First Aid Quiz

What is the primary purpose of First Aid?

• To cure all medical conditions
  

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  To provide immediate help and primary care
  

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  To replace professional medical treatment
  

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  To diagnose complex medical conditions

Tick all the correct answers.

• Police - 10111
  

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  Ambulance - 101077
  

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  ER 24 - 084124

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  C. Netcare 911 - 082911
  

What is the correct sequence for checking an unconscious person?

• Circulation, Airway, Breathing
  

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  Airway, Breathing, Circulation
  

• Breathing, Circulation, Airway
  
  

• Breathing, Airway, Circulation

When approaching an emergency situation, what should you do first?

• Start treating the patient immediately
  

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  Call for help
  

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  Move the patient

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  Survey the area for safety
  

Which finger should NOT be used to check for pulse?

• Index finger
  

• Middle finger
  

• Thumb
  

• Ring finger

Why should you not use the thumb to check for a pulse?

when someone is choking you should use the __________ ___________ to help them

(a)  

When performing the Heimlich maneuver, where should you place your fist?

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  Under the sternum
  

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  On the person's shoulder

• On the person's back
  

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  On the person's chest

Briefly explain the position a choking baby should be in when you need to use the Heimlich Manouevre on the baby.

What is the correct first aid for an external wound with minimal bleeding?

• Apply ice immediately
  

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  Remove any objects from the wound
  

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  Apply heat to the area

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  Apply pressure to stop bleeding