1.

What is the sequence of checks to be made in your initial assessment of a casualty?

a.

danger, response, breathing, circulation, airway

b.

airway, response, breathing, circulation, danger

c.

response, danger, breathing, circulation, airway

d.

danger, response, airway, breathing, circulation

e.

danger, airway, breathing, circulation, response

2.

What is the treatment of a casualty having an asthma attack?

a.

advise the casualty to breathe through the nose

b.

give sips of water to drink

c.

lay the casualty on the floor and raise the legs

d.

make the casualty breathe into a paper bag

e.

sit quietly, leaning forward on a support

3.

Which of the following conditions is the first thing to consider with a casualty who has been electrocuted by domestic supply - after you have ensured you are not likely to be electrocuted?

a.

possibility of the heart having stopped

b.

extent and depth of burns

c.

severity of shock

d.

possibility of internal injury

e.

fractures as the casualty is flung from the supply

4.

What is the main purpose of raising the legs of a casualty in shock?

a.

to help breathing

b.

to prevent nausea

c.

to improve the blood flow to the brain

d.

to slow down the heart beat

e.

to speed up the heart beat

5.

In what position should you place a conscious casualty suffering from a heart attack?

a.

sitting comfortably with a pillow under the knees

b.

Recovery position

c.

lying with head low and feet raised

d.

lying with head raised and feet lowered

e.

seated in a chair, leaning forward

6.

Where should you feel for a pulse on a conscious adult casualty?

a.

at the temple

b.

at the neck

c.

on the right side of the chest

d.

at the wrist

e.

inside the upper arm

7.

Which should you recommend for a casualty who has just sprained an ankle?

a.

apply local heat

b.

rest the leg elevated

c.

rest the leg lowered

d.

keep exercising it

e.

massage the swelling

8.

What is the minimum time for which you should cool a burn or scald?

a.

2 minutes

b.

3 minutes

c.

5 minutes

d.

7 minutes

e.

10 minutes

9.

When should an anti-tetanus injection be reviewed?

a.

after 1 year

b.

after 2 years

c.

after 5 years

d.

after 7 years

e.

after 10 years

10.

What is the most effective position for treating someone who has fainted?

a.

sitting with head lowered between their knees

b.

half-sitting with head and shoulders supported

c.

lying on back with knees supported

d.

the Recovery position

e.

lying on back with legs raised

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