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WorksheetsStrokes/Head Injuries
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which observations are very important to monitor after a head injury?
Response
Breathing rate
Pulse Rate
Pupils
Which acronym is used to evaluate responsiveness?
DR ABC
AVPU
SAMPLE
FAST
Which acronym is used to check for a stroke?
DR ABC
AVPU
SAMPLE
FAST
How should you check pain response?
Firmly tap on both of the casualty's shoulders
Perform a sternum rub
Press a pen firmly against the casualty's finger nail
Firmly slap the casualty on their cheek
How should you check voice response?
Shout at the casualty
Give a clear instruction in both the casualty's ears
Tell the casualty about your weekend plans
Perform your best celebrity impressions
How would you expect the face of a stroke casualty to look?
Drooped on one side, unable to smile
Bright red
Swollen
Bruised (black eyes)
Which of these tests are most suitable to check the arms when you suspect a stroke?
Ask the casualty to raise both arms
Ask the casualty to squeeze your fingers
Ask the casualty to perform the macerena
Ask the casualty to clap their hands
Which of these words best describes the speech of someone having a stroke
Slurred
Loud
Eloquent
Whisper
Which of the following are signs/symptoms of a stroke
Confusion
Headache
Blurred vision
Swollen eyelids
Which medication is suitable to administer if you suspect a stroke
Aspirin
Loratadine
Ibuprofen
None of these
Which of these are types of traumatic brain injury
Concussion
Caucasian
Compression
Calculation
Which of these are signs/symptoms that a head injury is severe?
Decreasing responsiveness
Blood/blood stained fluid leaking from the ear
Unequal pupil size
Generalised headache
Which of these scenarios would we ask for further medical advice for a head injury?
Previous brain surgery
Patient under 12
Taking anti-coagulants
Over 65 years old
A rugby player hit his head and is supected of having a mild head injury. He wants to continue playing game, which of these is the best course of action?
Allow him to play
Advise him against playing
Advise the player, coach and referee against the casualty playing
Call 999
Where can you find the head injury advice for casualties?
On the back of your PRF copy
On the back of the patient's PRF copy
Wrapped in a bandage
In the first aid kit
