First Aid Quiz

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Question 1	As you walk around a corner in your office you see a workmate lying on the floor. He is breathing and has a pulse, but is not responding. What should you do now?
	Lean him against a wall with his head up Roll him onto his side supporting his head and neck during movement into the recovery position. Call for an Ambulance. Put a blanket over him and call for an Ambulance
Question 2	When a severe burn blisters, you should break the blister to allow the fluids to come out?
	True False
Question 3	Do you know C.P.R. and E.A.R.?
	Yes No
Question 4	The University Security and Emergency hotline is ....?
	x46464 x46666 x44674
Question 5	When a patient has a serious nose bleed, you should start helping by .....?
	Asking them to sit in a chair and tilt their head back slightly, pinching the nostrils closed for at least 10 minutes. Asking them to sit in a chair and tilt their head forward slightly, pinching the nostrils closed for at least 10 minutes.
Question 6	Patient symptoms could be described as.....?
	what you observe medic alert bracelets how does the casualty feel
Question 7	When performing Expired Air Resuscitation (E.A.R.) on a child (1-8yrs old), which answer describes the head tilt, what to cover, starting breaths and breath rate?
	minimal head tilt, cover mouth or nose, 5 small shallow breaths then 1 small breath every 3 seconds full head tilt, cover mouth or nose , 5 full breaths then 1 full breath every 4 seconds no head tilt, cover mouth and nose, 5 very small puffs then 1 puff every 3 seconds
Question 8	If a patient swallows a corrosive or petroleum based susbtance and is conscious ......?
	Induce vomiting by stimulating the back of the throat with your fingers. Wipe the substance away from the face and mouth and rinse mouth thoroughly. Give small amounts of milk or water if the substance has been taken in the last 10 minutes, if after 10 minutes, give nothing to drink.Contact Poisons Information ASAP. Give salty or soapy water to drink, ring Poisons Information ASAP.
Question 9	With head injuries, do not apply direct pressure to the skull if you suspect a fracture?
	True False
Question 10	Do you know what phone number to call for an Ambulance?
	Yes No
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