Emergency Hazards and IRM

What should you do if someone's hair or clothing is on fire?

• Put them outside

• Stop, drop & roll

• Call 999

• Use water to extinguish the flames

How should you treat burns according to the emergency response measures?

• Apply ice

• Use ointment

• Cool with running water

• Cover with a bandage

Which of the following steps should NOT be taken to control bleeding when there has been a severe cut?

• apply pressure using sterile pads, cloths or fingers.

• raise wound as high as possible

• lower casualty gently to floor

• remove embedded objects

What is the immediate response measure for an asthma attack or anaphylactic shock?

• Call 999

• Support & protect

• Give water

• Use a bandage

What should you do if someone is fainting or having an epileptic fit?

• Support & protect

• Give them food

• Shake them

• Leave them alone

Which of the following steps should NOT be used to support and protect a casualty who may have fainted, had an epileptic fit or who is unconscious?

• if unconscious - lay casualty on floor and raise their legs

• Lower casualty gently to floor

• Make the area safe

• if unconscious - place casualty in recovery position

Fill in the blank: In case of electric shock, if safe, break the circuit by _______.

• switching off or pulling out plug.

• using a metal object.

• pouring water on the device.

• ignoring the situation.

In case of an electric shock, what should be used to remove the casualty from the circuit if it is not safe to break the circuit by switching off or pulling out plug?

Fill in the blank: If a chemical is inhaled and severe symptoms are apparent, you should call ____.

• 999.

• 911.

• 112.

• the local poison control center.

What is the immediate response if a chemical is in the mouth and may have been ingested?

• Induce vomiting

• Rinse and spit

• Drink water