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D in DRSABCD

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Danger; Check for yourself, bystanders, then casualty

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4 Responsibilities of a Rescuer

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Consent, Infection Control, Legal, Moral

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R in DRSABCD

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Response; Ask questions, squeeze hand

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S in DRSABCD

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Send for help; Send a bystander for a defibrillator or ambulance

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A in DRSABCD

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Airway; Open airway, check for obstructions. If casualty was in water, roll onto side

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B in DRSABCD

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Breathing; Look, listen, feel for normal breathing

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C in DRSABCD

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CPR; If casualty has no normal breathing, start CPR

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Second D in DRSABCD

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Defibrillation; Introduce as soon as possible

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Would you put someone in recovery position when they are breathing?

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Yes

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What should you be monitoring on someone in recovery position?

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Breathing, skin colour, consciousness

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Signs of a fracture

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Pain, immobility, swelling, deformity, tenderness, shock

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How do you treat a fracture?

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DRSABCD, call ambulance, prevent movement, treat for shock, reassure casualty, immobilise joint

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Signs of a dislocation

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Deformed appearance, pain, immobility/abnormal mobility, swelling/discolouration

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How do you treat dislocation?

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DRSABCD, immobilise, reassure casualty, hospitalisation, ambulance

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Signs of sprains and strains

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Sharp intense pain, restricted mobility, rapid development of swelling, loss of power, tenderness

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Signs of soft tissue injuries

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Pain, swelling, bruising, redness, immobility

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How do you treat sprains and strains and soft tissue injuries?

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DRSABCD, R.I.C.E.R

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What does R.I.C.E.R stand for?

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Rest; ensure no further use or movement of the area, Ice; in a damp cloth 20min on 20min off, Compression; bandage, Elevation; above heart, Referral; go and seek medical advice

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What does no H.A.R.M stand for?

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No Heat, Alcohol, Running/exercise, Massage

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When would you use a basic arm sling?

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Basic elevation, minimise movement

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When would you use a collar & cuff sling?

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Basic elevation, any suspected arm injury

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Why would you use an elevation sling?

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Basic elevation, support of the arm, minimise movement

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What are some things to remember when dealing with a suspected spinal injury?

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Support the casualties head but do not cover their ears, limit movement

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In what circumstances would you move a casualty with a spinal injury?

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If the current location is not safe or suitable for treatment

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How do you treat a conscious spinal patient?

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DRSABCD, support head and do not move patient, call ambulance

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How do you treat an unconscious spinal patient?

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DRSABCD, patient’s head neck and spine need to be in a neutral position, limit movement, maintain a clear airway, call ambulance

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Symptoms of internal bleeding

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Coughing up blood, bruising, blood in bodily fluids, medical history

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Treatment for external bleeding

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DRSABCD, expose wound, apply direct pressure, raise injury above the heart, secure wound with bandaging

28
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Treatment for internal bleeding

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DRSABCD, lay casualty down and raise their knees, do not feed them anything, call ambulance, treat for shock

29
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A superficial burn is also known as..

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1st degree

30
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Where is the damage of a 1st degree burn?

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Top layer of skin

31
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Symptoms of 1st degree burns

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Redness and pain

32
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A first degree burn is also known as..

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A superficial burn

33
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A partial burn is also known as…

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2nd degree burn

34
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Where is the damage of a 2nd degree burn?

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Top and second layer of the skin

35
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Symptoms of a 2nd degree burn

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Redness, severe pain, weeping, blistering

36
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A 2nd degree burn is also known as..

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A partial burn

37
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A full thickness burn is also known as…

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3rd degree burn

38
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Where is the damage of a 3rd degree burn?

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Damage to both layers of skin and underlying tissue + nerves

39
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Symptoms of a 3rd degree burn

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Painless, cracked or dry, white or charred colour

40
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A 3rd degree burn is also known as..

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Full thickness burn

41
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How should you treat a burn?

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DRSABCD, likely need to manage dangers, cool area for at least 20mins with running water, cover with sterile dressing

42
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Adults should seek medical attention when a 1st degree burn covers…

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10% of the body surface

43
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Adults should seek medical attention when a 2nd degree burn covers…

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Any part of the body larger than a 50c piece

44
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You should always go to the hospital for a burn when..

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Effects airways, face, genitals and for any electrical burns

45
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Adults should seek medical attention for a 3rd degree burn..

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Always

46
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Treatment for venomous stings includes

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DRSABCD, vinegar, cold packs, hot water/heat

47
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Treatment for venomous bites includes

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DRSABCD, restrict venom flow, pressure immobilisation technique

48
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What is the Pressure Immobilisation Technique (PIT) used for?

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Snake, spider, cone fish, blue ringed octopus

49
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What is the Pressure Immobilisation Technique (PIT) NOT used for?

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Fish or jellyfish stings

50
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How do you complete the
Pressure Immobilisation Technique (PIT) ?

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Apply firm pressure bandage from below the bite upwards

51
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How does inhalation poisoning occur?

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Breathing in

52
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How does ingestion poisoning occur?

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Swallowing

53
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How does absorption poisoning occur?

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Through the skin

54
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How does injection poisoning occur?

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Into the skin

55
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How do you treat inhalation poisoning?

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DRSABCD, call ambulance and poisons hotline, take the casualty into the fresh air and avoid fumes

56
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How do you treat ingestion poisoning?

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DRSABCD, call ambulance and poisons hotline, give sips of water but DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed to by emergency services

57
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How do you treat absorption poisoning?

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DRSABCD, call ambulance and poisons hotline, remove contaminated clothes, wash with running water

58
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How do you treat poisoning by injection?

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DRSABCD, call ambulance and poisons hotline, monitor casualty condition

59
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What is the 4x4x4 rule?

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4 puffs of Ventolin, take 4 breaths after each puff, wait 4 minutes, and if no improvement, keep giving 4 puffs every 4 minutes until ambulance arrives.

60
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Whats are some signs that someone is having an allergic reaction? (anaphylaxis)

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Troubled talking, troubled breathing

61
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How do you treat someone have an anaphylactic reaction?

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DRSABCD, epi-pen or ana-pen, call ambulance, Ventolin may provide relief

62
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How do you treat someone who is choking?

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5 back blows, 5 chest thrusts, if no normal breathing start CPR

63
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What is the correct compression depth of the chest during CPR?

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1/3 of the chest

64
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When giving a child CPR, should you tilt their head to give them rescue breaths?

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No

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