Medical Emergencies

A person is experiencing shortness of breath, wheezing, and can only speak in short phrases. What is the most appropriate initial first aid response?

• Offer water to drink

• Encourage them to lie flat and rest

• Ask if they have medicine and help them use it

• Wait and observe for 30 minutes

Which symptom is most characteristic of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)?

• Mild rash on the arm

• Sneezing and nasal congestion

• Swelling of the face or throat with breathing difficulty

• Nausea after eating

When using an epinephrine auto-injector (e.g., EpiPen), what is the correct site of injection?

• Upper arm

• Abdomen

• Outer thigh

• Buttock

A person complains of chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, and cold sweat. What should you do first?

• Offer them food

• Call emergency services immediately (999)

• Give cold water to drink

• Tell them to lie down and sleep

What is the purpose of giving aspirin during a suspected heart attack (if not allergic and no contraindications)?

• To reduce anxiety

• To reduce blood clotting

• To increase blood pressure

• To relieve chest pain immediately

A person faints and falls. What is the best first aid action once they are safely on the ground?

• Sit them up and give a sweet drink

• Lay them flat and elevate their legs

• Roll them over onto their stomach

• Offer strong coffee

A diabetic person is confused, pale, and sweating. What should you do first?

• Call 999 immediately

• Give them insulin

• Offer a sugary drink or glucose tablet

• Tell them to lie down and sleep

If someone is having a generalized seizure, what is the most important thing you should NOT do?

• Move dangerous objects nearby

• Put something in their mouth

• Time the seizure

• Place something soft under their head

What is the key acronym to identify stroke symptoms quickly?

• STOP

• HELP

• FAST

• DROP

If a person with a suspected stroke is drooling and unable to swallow, what should you avoid?

• Reassuring them

• Loosening tight clothing

• Giving them food or drink

• Asking for the time symptoms began