APPLY FIRST AID

ONLINE WORKBOOK

STUDENT NAME: ____________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ PHONE CONTACT: _______________________________ DATE OF COURSE: _______________________________

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?

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a. Conscious State _______________________________________________

b. Skin condition _________________________________________________

c. Pulse ________/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 ________/per min

d. Respiration ________/per min

Question 4 When is the Glasgow Coma Scale used?

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CHAPTER 2 APPROACH TO THE INCIDENT Question 5 What is the very first thing you check when you are approaching an incident?

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Question 6 In your own words describe the difference between a sign and a symptom?

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Question 7 What are the steps involved in ensuring a clear, open airway in a patient?

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Question 8 What are the steps necessary to ascertain the patient is breathing normally?

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Question 9 List 3 causes of obstructions in an airway?

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Question 10 Name 3 common Patterns of Injury.

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CHAPTER 3 BASICS ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Question 11 Name the three parts of the Nervous System.

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 12 What is the function of the Autonomic Nervous System?

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 13 What does the Respiratory System consist of?

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 14 What are the most common causes of Blockage in the Airway?

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 15 What is the function of the Circulatory System?

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CHAPTER 4 TRANSMISSABLE DISEASES Question 16 What is the Procedure called for dealing with the prevention of diseases and bacteria?

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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?

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 21 What is the general management for bleeding?

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 22 When should a constrictive bandage be applied?

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Question 23 Name the five areas of life saving activity.

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Question 24 If a patient is choking and in respiratory arrest describe your treatment for clearing

the airway.

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Question 25 If a patient has a partial blockage of the airway and is conscious describe your

treatment.

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 26 How could you ascertain that your patient may be suffering from “internal bleeding”?

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 27 Describe your treatment for this patient.

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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?

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Question 30 What is your “MAIN” priority when dealing with a suspected spinal injury?

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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?

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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.

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CHAPTER 7 MEDICAL CAUSES OF UNCONSCIOUSNESS Question 40 What are the two mechanisms that can lead to a stroke (CVA)?

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 42 Medical Terminology explain the following terms:

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 44 Name 3 signs of a Grand Mal Epileptic Fit

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 45 What is the NO 1 treatment of an Epileptic Fit?

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CHAPTER 8 CARDIAC CONDITIONS Question 46 Describe the signs and symptoms of an AMI.

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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?

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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

Question 52 Define Hyperventilation.

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 54 What is the treatment of Fractured Ribs?

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Question 55 Describe the treatment of a flail segment.

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 56 How would you treat a sucking chest wound?

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CHAPTER 10 ABDOMINAL INJURY Question 58 How would you know a patient has an internal bleed in their abdomen?

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Question 59 What would you do for exposed bowel?

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CHAPTER 11 BURNS Question 60 What is the general management for burns?

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 62 What is the treatment of heat burns to the eyes?

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 63 What are the different signs with Superficial and Deep Burns?

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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?

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Question 66 List and describe the three general causes of fractures.

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 67 List and describe the three different classifications of fractures.

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___________________________________________________________________ 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?

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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.

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b. ________________________________

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d. ________________________________ Question 73 Describe the treatment of ingested poisoning?

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 75 How should you treat all jellyfish stings?

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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.

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c. ________________________________ Question 80 What is the Provisional Diagnosis of Frostbite?

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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?

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 83 Define Antepartum Haemorrhage.

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 84 Describe the treatment for Ectopic Pregnancy

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 85 What does the Normal Delivery consist of?

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___________________________________________________________________ Question 86 What is the Apgar Score?

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___________________________________________________________________ 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:

Witness' Signature:

Surname

First name

Location of event

Date

Date of birth/age Male Female

Time of incident Address

Observation Times:

Appearance: Normal

Pale

Cyanosed

Blood loss (visible): None

Moderate <1 litre

Severe >1 ½ litre

Blood Pressure: Systolic

Diastolic

Respiratory rate

Pulse rate

Treatment given:

Equipment used:

Capillary refill Normal <2 sec

Delayed >2 sec

None

Medications/Allergies:

Consent to treatment obtained: Yes / No

Additional comments (how incident occurred):

First Response Patient Report Form

Front Back

C closed fracture L laceration O open fracture P pain B burn A abrasion