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- A. Check the casualty's pulse immediately
- B. Ensure the scene is safe for rescuers
- C. Give the casualty water to drink
- D. Move the casualty to a nearby hospital
Explanation: Scene safety comes first because an unsafe area may injure the rescuer and casualty.
Correct answer: Ensure the scene is safe for rescuers- A. Apply firm direct pressure with a dressing
- B. Wash the wound with a large amount of water
- C. Elevate the arm and wait for bleeding to stop
- D. Apply an ointment before covering the wound
Explanation: Firm, continuous direct pressure is the first method for controlling severe external bleeding.
Correct answer: Apply firm direct pressure with a dressing- A. Place the patient flat and keep the patient warm
- B. Place the patient sitting upright and give oral fluids
- C. Encourage the patient to walk to improve circulation
- D. Give a large meal to restore the patient's energy
Explanation: These findings suggest hypovolaemic shock, so the patient should be kept lying flat, warm and at rest while the bleeding is controlled and…
Correct answer: Place the patient flat and keep the patient warm- A. Cool the burn under clean running water
- B. Apply ice directly to the burned skin
- C. Break any blisters with a sterile needle
- D. Cover the burn with thick cotton wool
Explanation: Cool, clean running water helps limit tissue damage and relieves pain when used promptly.
Correct answer: Cool the burn under clean running water- A. Straighten the leg to restore its normal shape
- B. Immobilise the leg in the position found
- C. Massage the leg to reduce muscle spasm
- D. Ask the patient to walk to test the injury
Explanation: The limb should be immobilised in the position found, including the joints above and below when possible.
Correct answer: Immobilise the leg in the position found- A. Give repeated sips of water to clear the airway
- B. Give five back blows followed by five abdominal thrusts
- C. Place the person flat and begin chest compressions
- D. Put fingers into the mouth and sweep for the object
Explanation: In severe choking, alternate five back blows with five abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled or the person becomes unresponsive.
Correct answer: Give five back blows followed by five abdominal thrusts- A. Place the person in the recovery position
- B. Activate emergency help and begin CPR
- C. Give two glasses of water before assessment
- D. Wait several minutes to see whether breathing returns
Explanation: Unresponsiveness with absent normal breathing or gasping should be treated as cardiac arrest.
Correct answer: Activate emergency help and begin CPR- A. Fifteen compressions followed by one breath
- B. Thirty compressions followed by two breaths
- C. Five compressions followed by two breaths
- D. Ten compressions followed by five breaths
Explanation: The standard adult CPR sequence for a trained rescuer is 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.
Correct answer: Thirty compressions followed by two breaths- A. Continue compressions while the pads are attached
- B. Expose and dry the chest, then attach the pads
- C. Place both pads directly over the patient's clothing
- D. Remove the pads immediately after each shock
Explanation: The chest must be exposed and dry so the AED pads adhere properly and deliver current safely.
Correct answer: Expose and dry the chest, then attach the pads- A. Induce vomiting to remove the chemical
- B. Give milk for every type of chemical exposure
- C. Keep the container and seek urgent poison advice
- D. Give activated charcoal without assessing the substance
Explanation: The container or product information helps identify the substance, and urgent professional poison advice is required.
Correct answer: Keep the container and seek urgent poison advice- A. Check the patient’s airway and responsiveness
- B. Measure the patient’s blood pressure and temperature
- C. Examine the patient’s limbs for suspected fractures
- D. Ask the patient about allergies and medications
Explanation: The primary survey begins with responsiveness and airway assessment, followed by breathing and circulation.
Correct answer: Check the patient’s airway and responsiveness- A. Tilt the patient’s head backward and ask for mouth breathing
- B. Lay the patient flat and raise both legs above the heart
- C. Lean the patient forward and pinch the soft nose
- D. Pack the nostril deeply with dry cotton and remove it quickly
Explanation: The patient should lean forward and pinch the soft part of the nose continuously, allowing blood to drain outward.
Correct answer: Lean the patient forward and pinch the soft nose- A. Cover the area with a thick sterile dressing immediately
- B. Brush the area firmly before rinsing with a small amount of water
- C. Remove contaminated clothing and flush the skin with running water
- D. Apply an ointment to neutralise the chemical before washing
Explanation: Removing contaminated clothing and flushing with copious running water reduces the chemical contact time.
Correct answer: Remove contaminated clothing and flush the skin with running water- A. Encourage the person to continue coughing and observe closely
- B. Give repeated abdominal thrusts immediately despite effective coughing
- C. Give water to help move the object through the airway
- D. Place the person flat and begin chest compressions
Explanation: Effective coughing may clear a partial obstruction, so the rescuer should encourage coughing and monitor for deterioration.
Correct answer: Encourage the person to continue coughing and observe closely- A. Supine with the legs straight and the head unsupported
- B. Recovery position with the airway kept open
- C. Prone with the face turned downward into the mattress
- D. Sitting upright with the patient’s head bent forward
Explanation: The recovery position helps maintain airway patency and allows fluids to drain from the mouth.
Correct answer: Recovery position with the airway kept open- A. Ask the patient to stand so the spine can be checked
- B. Keep the head and neck still and avoid unnecessary movement
- C. Twist the neck gently to test the patient’s range of motion
- D. Place a pillow under the neck and turn the patient onto the side
Explanation: Possible spinal injury requires manual stabilisation of the head and neck and avoidance of unnecessary movement.
Correct answer: Keep the head and neck still and avoid unnecessary movement- A. On the upper sternum just below the throat
- B. On the centre of the chest, just below the nipple line
- C. Over the lower ribs on the left side of the chest
- D. Across the abdomen just below the rib margin
Explanation: Two fingers are placed on the lower half of the sternum, just below the nipple line, while avoiding the xiphoid area and ribs.
Correct answer: On the centre of the chest, just below the nipple line- A. Give several forceful breaths without changing the head position
- B. Reopen the airway and try one more breath
- C. Stop compressions and check the patient’s blood pressure
- D. Turn the patient prone and begin back blows immediately
Explanation: Failure of the chest to rise suggests an inadequate airway opening or a possible obstruction.
Correct answer: Reopen the airway and try one more breath- A. Pain at the burned area
- B. Small intact blisters on the hand
- C. Hoarseness with singed facial hair
- D. Redness over a limited area of the arm
Explanation: Hoarseness and singed facial hair suggest inhalation injury, which can cause rapidly worsening airway swelling.
Correct answer: Hoarseness with singed facial hair- A. 80 to 90 compressions per minute
- B. 90 to 100 compressions per minute
- C. 100 to 120 compressions per minute
- D. 120 to 140 compressions per minute
Explanation: Adult chest compressions should be delivered at 100 to 120 per minute to provide effective circulation.
Correct answer: 100 to 120 compressions per minute