First Aid Quiz - Pt.I (FAMpg12-25)

How to prepare yourself as a first aider? pg15

• Recognise both the emotional and physical needs of all involved

• Response desperately

• Be calm

• Stay out of control

First aid priorities? pg14

• Assess a situation quickly and calmly

• Put yourself at certain risks

• Treat those with most bleeding first, then only treat those who cannot make any sound

• Comfort and reassure

Keeping the casualty safe is more important than keeping the first aider safe.

• True

• False

Minor injuries does not have any infection risk. pg16

• True

• False

Ways of potection from infection pg16-18

• Wash hands

• Wear latex-free disposable gloves

• Use face shield or pocket mask when giving compressions

• Dispose all waste safely

Ways of communicating with casualties pg19-21

• Introduce yourself

• Use verbal and non-verbal listening skils

• Analyse if the casualty is hiding something from you or if her words are not clear to understand

• Jot down some notes

Things to mention when making an emergency call pg23

• Your telephone number

• Your name, age, gender

• The type and gravity

• Details of any hazards

Things to take note before administering a medication pg24

• Expiry date

• Precautions

• Recommended dose

• Times taken daily

Aspirin cannot be administrated to a casualty below 16 years old. pg24

• True

• False

The rare condition that may be found on a person less than 16 years old is called Reye's syndrome

• True

• False