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WorksheetsDRSABCD and Dealing with Shock
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
What does "D" stand for?
Disaster
Danger
Dress the wound
Damage
What does "R" stand for?
Response
Race
Resuscitate
Ready
What does "S" stand for?
Step back
Speak clearly
Send for help
Stand the patient up
What does "A" stand for?
Accident
Airway
Ambulance
Ankles
What does "B" stand for?
Brother
Black out
Broken
Breathing
What does "C" stand for?
Cortisone
Clavicle
Chest
CPR
What does "D" stand for?
Dandruff
Doctor
DNA
Defibrillator
Break here and talk within the group about the DRSABCD principle
What is NOT a typical symptom of shock?
Dizziness or nausea
Anxiety or restlessness
Energised or hyperactive
Thirsty or short of breath
Muscle weakness or feeling cold
What are common signs of shock? Choose 4
Scratch on the leg or arm
Cool, sweaty or pale skin
Rapid breathing or rapid/weak pulse
Falling out of consciousness or collapsing
Vomiting
When treating a casualty with shock, what some important first steps? Choose 3
Offer them a milk drink or chocolate
Call triple zero for an ambulance immediately
Control any external bleeding with direct pressure
Ask what their favourite calming music is
Administer oxygen if available
What are additional things to do when looking after someone in shock? Choose 3
Reassure them
Ensure they do not say anything
Maintain their body temperature and check their pulse
Ensure they do not have anything to eat or drink
Get them walking again as soon as possible
