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Question 1First Aid Response

In the PHECC First Aid Response approach, what is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for a lone responder giving CPR to an adult?

  1. 30 compressions to 2 ventilations Correct answer.
  2. 15 compressions to 2 ventilations
  3. 10 compressions to 2 ventilations
  4. 5 compressions to 1 ventilation

Explanation

For adult cardiac arrest a single responder delivers cycles of 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths, keeping interruptions to compressions minimal. This 30:2 ratio applies until additional trained help arrives or an AED is ready for use.

Question 2First Aid Response

An adult collapses in front of you and is unresponsive with abnormal gasping. After calling for help and an AED, what should your next immediate action be?

  1. Give five abdominal thrusts
  2. Start chest compressions without delay Correct answer.
  3. Check the pupils with a torch
  4. Place the casualty in the recovery position

Explanation

Agonal gasping is not normal breathing and should be treated as cardiac arrest, so high-quality chest compressions must begin immediately. Delaying compressions to perform other checks reduces survival chances significantly.

Question 3First Aid Response

Which compression depth is recommended for an adult casualty during CPR?

  1. 1 to 2 cm
  2. 5 to 6 cm Correct answer.
  3. 2 to 3 cm
  4. 8 to 10 cm

Explanation

Adult chest compressions should depress the sternum by 5 to 6 cm at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute. This depth generates enough intrathoracic pressure to maintain some circulation to the brain and heart.

Question 4First Aid Response

A casualty is choking and has a loud, forceful cough. What is the correct First Aid Response action?

  1. Begin abdominal thrusts
  2. Give a glass of water to help it down
  3. Give five back blows immediately
  4. Encourage them to keep coughing Correct answer.

Explanation

A strong cough indicates the airway is only partially obstructed and the casualty can still shift the object themselves. Back blows or thrusts are reserved for a cough that becomes silent or ineffective.

Question 5First Aid Response

What is the correct first action when a casualty is suspected of having a severe external bleed from the forearm?

  1. Apply direct pressure to the wound Correct answer.
  2. Apply a tourniquet immediately
  3. Elevate the limb above the head only
  4. Wash the wound thoroughly with water

Explanation

Direct pressure applied firmly over the bleeding point is the priority for controlling severe external bleeding. Elevation and pressure dressings support this but do not replace direct pressure.

Question 6First Aid Response

How should you assess breathing in an unresponsive adult during the primary survey?

  1. Look, listen and feel for no more than 10 seconds Correct answer.
  2. Ask the casualty to take a deep breath
  3. Rely only on whether the chest rises
  4. Check for a full minute before deciding

Explanation

Breathing is assessed by looking for chest movement, listening for breath sounds and feeling for air on your cheek, for no more than 10 seconds. Prolonged assessment delays compressions in a casualty who is not breathing normally.

Question 7First Aid Response

A casualty has a suspected spinal injury after a fall. When should you move them?

  1. Whenever they ask to be moved
  2. Only when there is an immediate danger such as fire or a collapsing structure Correct answer.
  3. To make them more comfortable on a stretcher
  4. As soon as they complain of neck pain

Explanation

Suspected spinal injury casualties should be kept still and not moved unless there is a life-threatening danger that requires immediate evacuation. Unnecessary movement risks worsening cord damage.

Question 8First Aid Response

What is the primary purpose of the AED during a cardiac arrest?

  1. To deliver a shock to a shockable rhythm such as ventricular fibrillation Correct answer.
  2. To monitor the casualty's blood pressure
  3. To pace the heart at a fixed rate
  4. To provide oxygen to the casualty

Explanation

An AED analyses the heart rhythm and delivers a controlled shock to shockable rhythms such as ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia. It does not provide oxygen, blood pressure monitoring or pacing in basic use.

Question 9First Aid Response

A casualty has swallowed a corrosive substance and is fully conscious. What should you do?

  1. Induce vomiting immediately
  2. Rinse the mouth and give small sips of water or milk, and call for emergency help Correct answer.
  3. Give large volumes of water quickly
  4. Place them in the recovery position and wait

Explanation

For a conscious casualty who has ingested a corrosive substance, the mouth may be rinsed and small sips of water or milk given to dilute the agent, while emergency services are summoned. Vomiting is never induced because it causes further damage to the oesophagus.

Question 10First Aid Response

Which of the following best describes the correct hand position for adult chest compressions?

  1. Both hands side by side over the left nipple
  2. Fingertips on the lower sternum
  3. One hand on the upper abdomen
  4. Heel of one hand on the centre of the chest, other hand on top, fingers interlocked Correct answer.

Explanation

The heel of the lower hand is placed on the centre of the chest over the lower half of the sternum, with the second hand on top and fingers interlocked. This position maximises effective compression and reduces the risk of rib fracture.

Question 11First Aid Response

A casualty with a known severe allergy is showing facial swelling and difficulty breathing after a bee sting. What is the priority First Aid Response action?

  1. Help them use their prescribed adrenaline auto-injector and call emergency services Correct answer.
  2. Give them an antihistamine tablet and observe
  3. Place them standing upright to ease breathing
  4. Apply a cold compress to the sting site only

Explanation

Facial swelling with breathing difficulty indicates anaphylaxis, and prompt administration of the casualty's prescribed adrenaline auto-injector is the priority. Emergency services must be called because further doses or advanced care may be needed.

Question 12First Aid Response

What is the recommended rate of chest compressions during CPR?

  1. 60 to 80 per minute
  2. 40 to 60 per minute
  3. 140 to 160 per minute
  4. 100 to 120 per minute Correct answer.

Explanation

Compressions should be delivered at 100 to 120 per minute to optimise cardiac output while allowing the chest to recoil. Rates outside this range reduce the effectiveness of CPR.

Question 13First Aid Response

A casualty has a nosebleed and is sitting upright. Which action is correct?

  1. Pack the nostril with tissue and lie them flat
  2. Ask them to lean back and pinch the bridge of the nose
  3. Ask them to lean forward and pinch the soft part of the nose for 10 minutes Correct answer.
  4. Give them a hot drink to encourage clotting

Explanation

Leaning forward prevents blood from running down the throat, and pinching the soft part of the nose for around 10 minutes allows a clot to form. Leaning back causes blood to be swallowed and may induce vomiting.

Question 14First Aid Response

Which of the following is the most reliable sign of effective rescue breaths during CPR?

  1. Air escapes audibly around the mask
  2. The chest visibly rises with each breath Correct answer.
  3. The abdomen expands markedly
  4. The casualty's colour changes immediately

Explanation

Visible chest rise confirms that air is entering the lungs and that the airway is open. If the chest does not rise, the airway should be repositioned and the seal checked before the next attempt.

Question 15First Aid Response

A casualty is unresponsive but breathing normally and has no suspected spinal injury. What position should they be placed in?

  1. Prone with head turned
  2. Recovery position on their side Correct answer.
  3. Supine with legs elevated
  4. Sitting upright against a wall

Explanation

An unresponsive but breathing casualty without suspected spinal injury should be placed in the recovery position to keep the airway open and allow fluids to drain. They must be monitored continuously while awaiting help.

Question 16First Aid Response

During CPR on an adult, when should you pause compressions?

  1. Whenever you feel tired
  2. Every two minutes regardless of the AED
  3. Only for rhythm analysis, shock delivery or to give ventilations Correct answer.
  4. To check the pulse after every cycle

Explanation

Compressions are interrupted only for essential actions such as AED rhythm analysis, shock delivery, or the two rescue breaths in a 30:2 cycle. Frequent or prolonged pauses reduce coronary perfusion pressure and survival.

Question 17First Aid Response

A casualty has sustained a burn to the forearm from a hot pan. What is the correct immediate First Aid Response?

  1. Burst any blisters that form
  2. Apply ice directly to the burn
  3. Cool the burn under running water for at least 20 minutes Correct answer.
  4. Apply butter or oil to the burn

Explanation

Cooling the burn with cool running water for at least 20 minutes limits tissue damage and relieves pain. Home remedies and ice can worsen injury and should be avoided.

Question 18First Aid Response

Which finding is most consistent with hypovolaemic shock in a casualty who has been bleeding?

  1. Deep slow breathing with a strong radial pulse
  2. Bounding pulse with a slow respiratory rate
  3. Slow strong pulse with flushed warm skin
  4. Rapid weak pulse, pale clammy skin and increasing confusion Correct answer.

Explanation

Hypovolaemic shock presents with a rapid, weak pulse, pale clammy skin, restlessness or confusion, and increasing respiratory rate as perfusion falls. Recognising these signs prompts urgent bleeding control and emergency transport.

Question 19First Aid Response

A casualty is having a generalised seizure on the floor. What should you do?

  1. Give water during the seizure
  2. Place an object in the mouth to protect the tongue
  3. Protect the head, remove nearby hazards and time the seizure Correct answer.
  4. Restrain the limbs to stop the movements

Explanation

During a generalised seizure the priority is to protect the casualty's head, clear harmful objects and time the event. Restraint and objects in the mouth can cause injury and are never advised.

Question 20First Aid Response

For an adult with an ineffective cough from a complete airway obstruction, which sequence is correct?

  1. Only abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled
  2. Five back blows followed by five abdominal thrusts, repeating if needed Correct answer.
  3. Five abdominal thrusts followed by five back blows
  4. Only back blows until the object is expelled

Explanation

For a severe obstruction with an ineffective cough, up to five back blows are given first, followed by up to five abdominal thrusts, alternating until the obstruction clears or the casualty becomes unresponsive. If they become unresponsive, CPR is started.

Question 21First Aid Response

A casualty has been struck by lightning and multiple people are nearby. What is the priority action once the scene is safe?

  1. Attend to those who are shouting loudest first
  2. Assess and treat casualties, starting with those who are unresponsive and not breathing Correct answer.
  3. Wait for the storm to pass before approaching
  4. Move all casualties into a vehicle before assessment

Explanation

After a lightning strike, casualties do not retain charge and are safe to touch; triage prioritises those in cardiac or respiratory arrest. Immediate CPR offers the best chance of survival in these cases.

Question 22First Aid Response

A casualty is trapped under a heavy object for 45 minutes and is now freed. Which complication should you anticipate?

  1. Immediate hypoglycaemia
  2. Sudden hypothermia only
  3. Isolated ankle sprain
  4. Crush syndrome with potential cardiac arrhythmias from potassium release Correct answer.

Explanation

Prolonged compression of muscle releases potassium and myoglobin into the circulation when the limb is freed, causing crush syndrome with arrhythmia and renal risk. Urgent transport and monitoring are essential.

Question 23First Aid Response

A pregnant casualty in her third trimester is unresponsive and not breathing. How should chest compressions be performed?

  1. Compress as for any adult, with manual left uterine displacement if feasible Correct answer.
  2. Compress the abdomen instead of the chest
  3. Compress at half the usual depth to protect the fetus
  4. Use the two-finger technique used for infants

Explanation

Chest compressions are performed as for any adult, with manual left uterine displacement to relieve aortocaval compression where feasible. Reduced depth or abdominal compression would be ineffective and harmful.

Question 24First Aid Response

A casualty with a suspected head injury has become increasingly drowsy after initially being alert. What does this pattern most likely indicate?

  1. A normal response to shock
  2. A sign that the casualty is simply tired
  3. A deteriorating brain injury requiring urgent evacuation Correct answer.
  4. A minor injury that can be observed at home

Explanation

A falling level of consciousness after head injury suggests rising intracranial pressure or bleeding and mandates urgent emergency evacuation. Serial monitoring of consciousness is therefore a key part of First Aid Response.

Question 25First Aid Response

A casualty has been resuscitated after drowning and is now breathing but remains unresponsive. Which action is most appropriate?

  1. Sit them upright and give warm fluids
  2. Leave them supine and wait for them to wake
  3. Give abdominal thrusts to remove water from the lungs
  4. Place in the recovery position and arrange urgent transfer, monitoring breathing continuously Correct answer.

Explanation

After drowning, casualties who are breathing but unresponsive should be placed in the recovery position and transferred urgently, as secondary deterioration from hypoxia is common. Abdominal thrusts and oral fluids are not indicated.

Question 26First Aid Response

A casualty is bleeding heavily from a wound on the thigh and the blood is soaking through the dressing. What is the correct First Aid Response?

  1. Loosen the dressing to check the wound every few minutes
  2. Remove the soaked dressing and replace it with a fresh one
  3. Apply a second dressing on top and maintain firm direct pressure Correct answer.
  4. Elevate the limb only and leave the dressing undisturbed

Explanation

When blood soaks through, the dressing should be left in place and a further dressing applied on top with continued firm direct pressure. Removing the original dressing disturbs the forming clot and can restart significant bleeding. Pressure is the key mechanism for controlling external haemorrhage.

Question 27First Aid Response

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for two First Aid Responders performing CPR on an adult?

  1. 5 compressions to 1 ventilation
  2. 50 compressions to 5 ventilations
  3. 15 compressions to 2 ventilations
  4. 30 compressions to 2 ventilations Correct answer.

Explanation

Adult CPR uses 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths, regardless of whether one or two responders are present. This ratio keeps interruptions to compressions brief while providing oxygenation. Paediatric ratios may differ, but the adult standard is 30:2.

Question 28First Aid Response

An unresponsive casualty is lying on the ground and you suspect a spinal injury. With no airway compromise and no need to move them, what should you do?

  1. Sit them upright to protect the airway
  2. Roll them onto their side to check the back
  3. Place them in the recovery position immediately
  4. Support the head and neck in line and wait for emergency services Correct answer.

Explanation

If the airway is clear and there is no immediate danger, a casualty with a suspected spinal injury should be left in the position found with the head and neck supported in a neutral alignment. Unnecessary movement risks worsening cord damage. Movement is only justified when the airway cannot otherwise be maintained.

Question 29First Aid Response

Which sign suggests that a casualty's airway is partially obstructed but they still have a cough?

  1. Cyanosis with a silent chest
  2. Complete inability to speak or cry
  3. Silent attempts to breathe with no air movement
  4. Noisy breathing with an effective cough Correct answer.

Explanation

A casualty with a partial obstruction and an effective cough can still move air, which produces noisy breathing. An effective cough means the obstruction is not complete and the casualty should be encouraged to keep coughing. Silent attempts and a silent chest indicate a complete obstruction requiring back blows and abdominal thrusts.

Question 30First Aid Response

A casualty has been stung by a wasp on the hand and has local pain and swelling but no breathing difficulty. What is the appropriate First Aid Response?

  1. Scratch the site to remove venom
  2. Apply a tight bandage above the sting
  3. Give aspirin for the pain
  4. Apply a cold compress and monitor for signs of an allergic reaction Correct answer.

Explanation

Localised insect stings are managed with a cold compress to reduce pain and swelling, while the responder watches for any progression to a systemic allergic reaction. Aspirin is not indicated and could be harmful in some casualties. A tight bandage above the site is not appropriate for a simple sting.

Question 31First Aid Response

A casualty who has diabetes is confused, sweaty and shaky but is awake and able to swallow. What should you give them?

  1. A glass of water only
  2. A high-protein meal
  3. An insulin injection
  4. A sugary drink or glucose gel Correct answer.

Explanation

Confusion, sweating and shakiness in a conscious diabetic casualty suggest hypoglycaemia, which is treated with fast-acting oral sugar such as a sugary drink or glucose gel. Once the casualty improves, a longer-acting carbohydrate should follow. Water or protein will not correct low blood glucose quickly.

Question 32First Aid Response

What is the correct first action when a casualty has a suspected fracture of the forearm?

  1. Ask the casualty to move the fingers to test the joint
  2. Support and immobilise the limb in the position found Correct answer.
  3. Straighten the limb before splinting
  4. Apply a hot pack to the area

Explanation

A suspected fracture should be supported and immobilised in the position found to prevent further damage and reduce pain. Attempting to straighten the limb can cause additional injury to bone, vessels and nerves. Hot packs are not appropriate for acute fractures.

Question 33First Aid Response

A casualty has been immersed in cold water and is shivering intensely but is alert. What is the appropriate First Aid Response?

  1. Give them a hot bath immediately
  2. Rub the limbs vigorously to generate heat
  3. Remove wet clothing, insulate and allow gradual rewarming Correct answer.
  4. Give them alcohol to warm them

Explanation

A shivering, alert casualty with mild hypothermia should be insulated from further heat loss and rewarmed gradually. Rapid rewarming such as a hot bath can cause dangerous shifts in circulation. Vigorous rubbing and alcohol are both harmful in hypothermia.

Question 34First Aid Response

A casualty has been exposed to a chemical powder on the skin. What is the priority First Aid Response?

  1. Cover the area with a dressing without removing the powder
  2. Brush off the dry powder, then irrigate with copious water Correct answer.
  3. Wash the area with a small amount of water only
  4. Apply a neutralizing agent to the skin

Explanation

Dry chemical powder should be brushed off before irrigation, because adding water first can activate the chemical and worsen tissue damage. Copious irrigation then removes residual contamination. Neutralizing agents are not recommended because they can generate heat and cause further injury.

Question 35First Aid Response

Which of the following is the correct way to check for a response in a casualty?

  1. Shake the casualty vigorously by the shoulders
  2. Lift the casualty's arm and let it drop
  3. Press firmly on the chest to see if they react
  4. Gently squeeze the shoulders and speak loudly to them Correct answer.

Explanation

Response is checked by gently squeezing the shoulders and speaking loudly to the casualty. Vigorous shaking risks aggravating spinal injuries, and pressing on the chest or dropping a limb are not recognised assessment methods. The aim is to elicit a response without causing harm.

Question 36First Aid Response

A casualty is unresponsive and not breathing normally, and you are alone with an AED. What should you do?

  1. Withhold CPR until the AED arrives
  2. Attach the AED and wait for it to analyse before starting compressions
  3. Use the AED only after five cycles of CPR
  4. Start CPR, then attach the AED as soon as it is available Correct answer.

Explanation

CPR should begin immediately and the AED applied as soon as it is available, with minimal interruption to compressions. Early defibrillation combined with good CPR gives the best chance of survival. Waiting for the AED or delaying compressions reduces survival.

Question 37First Aid Response

A casualty has a penetrating wound to the chest and is breathing with difficulty. What is the appropriate First Aid Response?

  1. Insert a finger into the wound to check depth
  2. Cover the wound with a dressing and monitor breathing Correct answer.
  3. Give the casualty water to drink
  4. Leave the wound open and sit the casualty upright

Explanation

A penetrating chest wound should be covered with a dressing while the casualty is monitored closely for deterioration. The casualty should be positioned to ease breathing and urgent help obtained. Probing the wound or giving fluids by mouth is not appropriate.

Question 38First Aid Response

Which of the following best describes the correct technique for giving rescue breaths to an adult?

  1. Seal the nose only and blow through the mouth
  2. Blow until the abdomen visibly expands
  3. Seal the mouth, pinch the nose, and blow steadily until the chest rises Correct answer.
  4. Blow forcefully and rapidly to fill the lungs

Explanation

Rescue breaths should be delivered with a good seal over the mouth, the nose pinched, and a steady breath until the chest visibly rises. Overly forceful or rapid breaths cause gastric inflation. Abdominal expansion indicates air entering the stomach rather than the lungs.

Question 39First Aid Response

A casualty has fallen from a height and is complaining of neck pain. Which action is most appropriate while awaiting emergency services?

  1. Remove the casualty's helmet to inspect the neck
  2. Sit the casualty up to relieve pressure
  3. Ask the casualty to turn their head to check movement
  4. Keep the head and neck still and support them in line Correct answer.

Explanation

A casualty with neck pain after a fall should have the head and neck kept still and supported in a neutral, in-line position. Asking them to move the head, removing protective equipment, or sitting them up can all cause spinal movement. Only trained responders should remove helmets when necessary.

Question 40First Aid Response

A casualty has sustained an eye injury from a chemical splash. What is the correct First Aid Response?

  1. Irrigate the eye with copious clean water for at least 10 to 15 minutes Correct answer.
  2. Apply an eye pad without irrigation
  3. Use a neutralizing solution in the eye
  4. Ask the casualty to rub the eye to remove the chemical

Explanation

Chemical eye injuries require immediate and copious irrigation with clean water for at least 10 to 15 minutes to dilute and remove the chemical. Both eyes should be irrigated if affected, and urgent medical assessment arranged. Neutralizing solutions and rubbing the eye can cause further damage.

Question 41First Aid Response

A casualty has been bitten by a snake and has fang marks on the lower leg. What should you do?

  1. Cut the wound and suck out the venom
  2. Apply a tight tourniquet above the bite
  3. Keep the casualty still, immobilise the limb and arrange urgent transport Correct answer.
  4. Give the casualty alcohol to reduce pain

Explanation

Snakebite management focuses on limiting venom spread by keeping the casualty calm and still, immobilising the affected limb, and arranging urgent transport to hospital. Cutting, sucking, tourniquets and alcohol are all harmful and are not recommended. Antivenom is given in hospital, not in the field.

Question 42First Aid Response

What is the correct position for a casualty who is unresponsive but breathing normally and has vomited?

  1. Place them in the recovery position Correct answer.
  2. Leave them flat on their back
  3. Place them face down
  4. Sit them upright against a wall

Explanation

An unresponsive casualty who is breathing but has vomited should be placed in the recovery position so that vomit can drain from the mouth and the airway stays clear. Leaving them on their back risks aspiration. Sitting upright is not appropriate for an unresponsive casualty.

Question 43First Aid Response

A casualty is experiencing chest pain and has been given aspirin. What dose and form is normally recommended for a suspected heart attack?

  1. 75 mg enteric-coated tablet to be swallowed whole
  2. 500 mg swallowed with water
  3. 300 mg chewed or crushed Correct answer.
  4. 1000 mg dissolved in water

Explanation

For a suspected heart attack, a 300 mg aspirin tablet is normally chewed or crushed so it is absorbed quickly. Enteric-coated low-dose aspirin is designed for long-term use and is absorbed too slowly. Higher or lower doses are not the standard recommendation.

Question 44First Aid Response

A casualty has a large burn to the chest and is complaining of severe pain. Which action is correct?

  1. Cool the burn with running water and cover with cling film Correct answer.
  2. Apply butter or oil to the burn
  3. Burst any blisters that have formed
  4. Remove clothing that is stuck to the burn

Explanation

Burns should be cooled with running water for at least 20 minutes and then covered with a non-adherent dressing such as cling film to protect the area. Butter, oils and bursting blisters increase infection risk. Clothing stuck to a burn should be left in place.

Question 45First Aid Response

Which of the following is a sign of a tension pneumothorax developing after a chest injury?

  1. A slow, strong pulse
  2. Increasing breathlessness with falling consciousness Correct answer.
  3. Warm, dry skin
  4. Mild bruising at the injury site

Explanation

A tension pneumothorax causes worsening breathlessness, chest pain and deterioration in consciousness as pressure builds within the chest. The casualty may also show signs of shock. Mild bruising, a slow strong pulse and warm dry skin are not consistent with this emergency.

Question 46First Aid Response

A casualty is having a severe asthma attack and is struggling to speak in full sentences. What should you do?

  1. Give them a sedative to calm their breathing
  2. Lie them flat and give them water
  3. Encourage them to breathe into a paper bag
  4. Help them sit upright and assist with their reliever inhaler Correct answer.

Explanation

A casualty with a severe asthma attack should be positioned upright to ease breathing and helped to take their reliever inhaler, usually with a spacer. Lying them flat, sedating them or using a paper bag are all inappropriate and may worsen the situation. Urgent medical help should be summoned.

Question 47First Aid Response

What is the correct action if a casualty's heart stops while they are in a wheelchair?

  1. Recline the wheelchair and give rescue breaths only
  2. Leave them in the wheelchair and begin compressions in the chair
  3. Wait for emergency services to move them
  4. Move them to a firm flat surface and begin CPR Correct answer.

Explanation

Effective chest compressions require a firm flat surface, so a casualty in a wheelchair must be moved to the floor before CPR begins. Compressions in a wheelchair are ineffective. Rescue breaths alone do not circulate blood. Delaying CPR reduces the chance of survival.

Question 48First Aid Response

A casualty has a nosebleed that has not stopped after 10 minutes of pressure. What should you do?

  1. Give them a hot drink to encourage clotting
  2. Maintain pressure and arrange medical assessment Correct answer.
  3. Ask them to tilt their head back and pinch the bridge of the nose
  4. Pack the nose with tissues and lie them flat

Explanation

If a nosebleed continues despite correct pressure for around 10 to 15 minutes, medical assessment should be arranged. Tilting the head back allows blood to run into the throat, and lying flat is not advised. Correct technique involves sitting upright, leaning slightly forward and pinching the soft part of the nose.

Question 49First Aid Response

Which of the following best describes the role of the First Aid Responder at the scene of a road traffic collision?

  1. Remove casualties from vehicles regardless of injury
  2. Investigate the cause of the collision
  3. Ensure scene safety, call emergency services and provide care within their competence Correct answer.
  4. Direct traffic and move casualties to clear the road

Explanation

The First Aid Responder's priority is scene safety, summoning emergency services and providing care within the limits of their training. Moving casualties is only justified when there is immediate danger such as fire. Investigating the cause of the collision is not the responder's role.

Question 50First Aid Response

A casualty has a suspected pelvic injury after a fall. How should they be positioned while awaiting help?

  1. Stand them up to assess their ability to walk
  2. Keep them flat with the legs slightly bent and supported Correct answer.
  3. Roll them onto their side and flex the hips
  4. Sit them upright and ask them to walk

Explanation

A casualty with a suspected pelvic injury should be kept flat with the legs slightly bent and supported to reduce tension on the pelvis. Asking them to walk or stand can worsen the injury. Rolling them onto their side is not appropriate unless the airway requires it.