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Welcome to CYNERGEX GROUP pre-learning package for the APPLY FIRST AID course. This workbook is to be completed in conjunction with our online first aid manual.
The workbook is designed to allow you time to read and understand some of the theory side of first aid, at your own pace, before you come to class. What do you need to do? It’s easy; Print this workbook and complete the questions using the online First Aid Chapters on our web site. Example Question 1
What is the advantage of taking the history of an incident and the patient’s role in it?
Key Points to Help You: • • • •
Write clearly and legibly, e.g. print any written answers. Circle the appropriate TRUE or FALSE answer. Circle the appropriate YES or NO answer. If an error is made, cross it out and write the correct answer above the error.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please bring this completed workbook with you to your practical training day. This is an essential requirement for you to be able to complete the practical learning sessions. If you are unable to complete the workbook before attending class, please ring us for assistance on
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PLEASE COMPLETE ALL THE QUESTIONS: CHAPTER I THE ROLE OF OBSERVATIONS IN FIRST AID Question 1
What is the advantage of taking the history of an incident and the patient’s role in it? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 2
In a healthy person with good perfusion what is “normal”? a. Conscious State _______________________________________________ b. Skin condition c. Pulse
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________/per min
d. Respiration ________/per min Question 3
In a patient who has poor perfusion how could they present? a. Conscious State ___________________________________ b. Skin condition c. Pulse
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________/per min
d. Respiration ________/per min Question 4
When is the Glasgow Coma Scale used? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER 2 APPROACH TO THE INCIDENT Question 5
What is the very first thing you check when you are approaching an incident? _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
Question 6
In your own words describe the difference between a sign and a symptom? _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
Question 7
What are the steps involved in ensuring a clear, open airway in a patient? _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
Question 8
What are the steps necessary to ascertain the patient is breathing normally? _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
Question 9
List 3 causes of obstructions in an airway? _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
Question 10
Name 3 common Patterns of Injury. _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER 3 BASICS ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Question 11
Name the three parts of the Nervous System. ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 12
What is the function of the Autonomic Nervous System? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 13
What does the Respiratory System consist of? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 14
What are the most common causes of Blockage in the Airway? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 15
What is the function of the Circulatory System? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER 4 TRANSMISSABLE DISEASES Question 16
What is the Procedure called for dealing with the prevention of diseases and bacteria? ___________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER 5 LIFE SAVING TREATMENTS Question 17
In carrying out one rescuer CPR the rate of inflation to compression is: a. 2 inflation to 30 compressions? b. 1 inflation to 5 compressions? c. 4 inflations to 10 compressions?
Question 18
During two rescuers CPR the ratio of inflations to compressions is: a. 2 inflations to 30 compressions? b. 3 inflations to 20 compressions? c. 1 inflation to 5 compressions?
Question 19
Mouth to nose assisted ventilation can be used when: ___________________________________________________________________
Question 20
Describe CPR being performed on a baby? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 21
What is the general management for bleeding? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 22
When should a constrictive bandage be applied? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 23
Name the five areas of life saving activity. ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 24
If a patient is choking and in respiratory arrest describe your treatment for clearing the airway. _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________
Question 25
If a patient has a partial blockage of the airway and is conscious describe your treatment. _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 26
How could you ascertain that your patient may be suffering from “internal bleeding”? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 27
Describe your treatment for this patient. ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER 6 HEAD INJURY AND UNCONSCIOUSNESS Question 28
All patients suffering from a head injury should be assumed to have a “spinal Injury”. a. True b. False
Question 29
What signs & symptoms could you expect from a patient suffering from a spinal injury? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 30
What is your “MAIN” priority when dealing with a suspected spinal injury? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 31
A type of brain injury is: a. concussion? b. contusion? c. Compression? d. all of the above?
Question 32
The Glasgow Coma Scale allows you to: a. measure a casualty’s conscious state at a given time b. measure a casualty’s blood pressure c. measure a casualty’s temperature
Question 33
A casualty with a Glasgow Coma Scale measuring 15 is: a. seriously ill? b. dead? c. fully conscious? d. confused?
Question 34
A casualty with a Glasgow Coma Scale measuring 3 is: a. dead? b. seriously ill? c. fully conscious? d. confused?
Question 35
With a penetrating eye injury: a. the injured eye only is covered with a pad? b. the casualty can be made to walk with assistance? c. the casualty should not vomit, sneeze or cough?
Question 36
Describe the treatment for a nose bleed? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 37
How long should you wait to seek medical assistance for a nose bleed? a. 5 minutes b. 20 minutes c. 10 minutes d. No requirement for medical assistance
Question 38
A patient has a small speck of dust in their eye. What would you do? a. Irrigate the eye gently with clean water b. Ask the casualty to rub the eye c. Call for an ambulance d. Cover the eye with a sterile pad & wait until it gets better
Question 39
Describe the treatment for removing a foreign object from the ear. _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________
CHAPTER 7 MEDICAL CAUSES OF UNCONSCIOUSNESS Question 40
What are the two mechanisms that can lead to a stroke (CVA)? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 41
What is the treatment for stroke (CVA) patient? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 42
Medical Terminology explain the following terms: a. hypoglycaemia_____________________________________________________ b. Hyperglycaemia____________________________________________________
Question 43
How would you define Epilepsy? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 44
Name 3 signs of a Grand Mal Epileptic Fit ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 45
What is the NO 1 treatment of an Epileptic Fit? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER 8 CARDIAC CONDITIONS Question 46
Describe the signs and symptoms of an AMI. _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 47
What is your treatment for a patient suffering from an AMI? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________
Question 48
Cardiac chest pain is: a. altered by deep breathing? b. can be easily pointed out? c. described as crushing or a heavy weight? d. cannot be identified?
Question 49
When a casualty has angina pain they should: a. be assisted to take their own medication? b. taken to hospital ? c. be given pain killers? d. all of the above?
Question 50
What would be the words, gestures and body language a patient uses to describe their cardiac chest pain? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER 9 RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS Question 51
The treatment for Asthma is: a. Reassure patient b. Position patient upright c. Ensure good airflow d. Help patient self-administer their medication e. Immediately get ambulance if in severe respiratory distress f. Be prepared to support with assisted ventilations g. All of the above
Describe the treatment of Hyperventilation. _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 54
What is the treatment of Fractured Ribs? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 55
Describe the treatment of a flail segment. _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 56
How would you treat a sucking chest wound? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 57
Describe your treatment for drowning. _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER 10 ABDOMINAL INJURY Question 58
How would you know a patient has an internal bleed in their abdomen? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 59
What would you do for exposed bowel? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER 11 BURNS Question 60
What is the general management for burns? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 61
Name and describe the two classifications of burns ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 62
What is the treatment of heat burns to the eyes? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 63
What are the different signs with Superficial and Deep Burns? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER 12 FRACTURES, DISLOCATIONS AND SOFT TISSUE INJURIES Question 64
In limb injuries the priority is the control of bleeding and the prevention of further injury. a. True b. False
Question 65
What is the general management for fractures? _______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
Question 66
List and describe the three general causes of fractures. _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 67
List and describe the three different classifications of fractures. _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 68
What is the treatment of a fractured leg when an Ambulance is readily available? a. Straighten the leg to its normal position b. Keep the casualty moving c. Tie the leg to a hard uneven object d. Prevent more injury by keeping the patient still and comfortable
Question 69
What is the general management for strains and sprains? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 70
Describe the treatment for Crush Injury. _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER 13 POISONING, BITES AND STINGS Question 71
Poisoning is a common problem and is either _____________ or _______________
Question 72
Name the four most common ways that poisons can enter the body. a. ________________________________ b. ________________________________ c. ________________________________ d. ________________________________
Question 73
Describe the treatment of ingested poisoning? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 74
What is the treatment of a snake bite? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 75
How should you treat all jellyfish stings? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 76
What are the signs of an Anaphylactic Reaction? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER 14 EMERGENCIES DUE TO TEMPERATURE CHANGE
Question 77
Name the four principal means of losing heat from the body. a. R __________ b. C __________ c. C __________ d. E __________
Question 78
Describe the three progressive stages of Hyperthermia. _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 79
What are the three types of Accidental Hypothermia? a. ________________________________ b. ________________________________ c. ________________________________
Question 80
What is the Provisional Diagnosis of Frostbite? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 81
Describe the treatment of Superficial Frostbite _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER 15 PROBLEMS IN PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH Question 82
When placing a pregnant woman in the recovery position what side is the patient placed on and the reason for this? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Describe the treatment for Ectopic Pregnancy _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 85
What does the Normal Delivery consist of? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 86
What is the Apgar Score? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Question 87
Fill in Patient Report form (next page) using the information from the following incident as best you can. At 1130am on the 24 October 2008 you are called to the administration area where 24 year old Jenny Smith has sustained a laceration to her right palm whilst opening a carton with a Stanley knife. On examination you noticed a large laceration to her palm approximately 5 cm deep which is bleeding profusely (approximately 50ml blood loss), you apply immediate pressure. Following your treatment you take vitals with a pulse rate of 120, respiratory rate of 24 and she appears pale. Patient complains of feeling nauseous and dizzy, so you posture the patient accordingly. After 15 minutes you take a second set of vitals. Pulse rate is 90 and her respirations are 18 and she has good colour.
Attendant's Signature:
First Response Patient Report Form
Witness' Signature:
Surname
First name
Location of event
Front
Back
Date
Date of birth/age
Time of incident
Address
Observation Appearance:
Times: Normal Pale Cyanosed None Moderate 1 ½ litre Systolic Diastolic Respiratory rate Pulse rate
Blood loss (visible):
Blood Pressure:
Treatment given:
C closed fracture L laceration O open fracture P pain B burn A abrasion
Equipment used: Capillary refill
Medications/Allergies:
Consent to treatment obtained: Yes / No Additional comments (how incident occurred):