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First Aid at Work General Knowledge
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1Which of these is not a type of fracture?
- AComplicated
- BGreen Stick
- CSplit
- DClosed
2According to BS8599-1, which of the following should not be in a workplace first aid kit?
- APlasters
- BPain killers
- CFace shield
- DSiccors
3When would you stop performing CPR?
- AWhen a health professional tells you to stop
- BWhen the casualty starts breathing normally
- CWhen you are exhausted
- DAll of the above
4What would you use to remove an insect sting
- ATweezers
- BScissors
- CA plastic card
- DYour teeth
5 If a person is experiencing hypoxia how would their skin appear?
- APale, cold and clammy
- BFlushed and warm
- CPale and hot
- DFlushed and cold
6The main purpose of placing a casualty in the recovery position is?
- ATo make them comfortable
- BTo protect their airway
- CTo assess consciousness
- DTo check for injuries
7What does F.A.S.T. stand for?
- AFace, Arms, Speech, Treat
- BFace, Area, Speech, Time
- CFace, Arms, Speech, Time
- DFeature, Arms, Speech, Time
8How long after a generalized seizure has ended would you call 999 for emergency help if the casualty remains unconscious?
- A1 minute
- B2 minutes
- C5 minutes
- D10 minutes
9A casualty has been crushed across their legs by a steel bar, what is the maximum time from the initial time of the accident that you are allowed to remove the steel bar?
- A10 minutes
- B15 minutes
- C30 minutes
- D1 hour
10In what kind of chest injury would you see paradoxical chest movement?
- AFlail chest
- BSucking chest wound
- CCollapsed lung
- DFractured ribs
11If a casualty is experiencing hypoglycemia what do they need to be given?
- AInsulin
- BAdrenaline
- CGlucose
- DAspirin
12What are the aims of first aid?
- ATo preserve life, alleviate suffering, prevent the situation from worsening, promote the use of bandages
- BTo preserve life, alleviate suffering, prevent the situation from improving, promote recovery
- CTo preserve the scene, alleviate suffering, prevent the situation from worsening, promote recovery
- DTo preserve life, alleviate suffering, prevent the situation from worsening, promote recovery
13After placing an unconscious casualty who is breathing normally into the recovery position you need to leave the area to phone 999. What should you do when you return to the scene?
- ARoll the casualty onto their back and start again
- BTurn them onto their other side
- CRedo the primary survey
- DReassess the casualty for injury
14 If the casualty is not breathing normally and there are two rescuers at the scene, how frequently do the rescuers swap when performing CPR?
- AEvery 2 minutes
- BEvery 5 minutes
- CEvery 10 minutes
- DEvery 15 minutes
15When treating a dislocation you should NOT
- AReassure the casualty
- BReset the dislocation
- CSeek medical help
- DImmobilise the injury
16 If a casualty is experiencing a heart attack, in what part of the body may they feel pain?
- AJaw, back and shoulders
- BCentre of the chest
- CIn their arm/s
- DAll of the above
17If a casualty is experiencing an angina attack, they should be encouraged to take what medication?
- AAdrenaline Auto-Injector
- BGlycerol Tri Nirate
- CParacetamol
- DReliever Inhaler
18According to The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 how frequently do workplace first aid kits need to be checked?
- AOnce a year
- BEvery six months
- CWhen used
- DEvery month
19A burn should be cooled for at least
- A5 minutes
- B10 minutes
- C15 minutes
- D20 minutes
20Hypovolemic Shock is the body’s response to
- ABlood or fluid loss
- BEmotional distress
- CSevere allergic reaction
- DA fall in blood pressure
21To treat a bleed, what action needs to be taken?
- AExamine the wound and apply a loose dressing
- BElevate the wound and apply a loose dressing
- CElevate the wound and apply a firm dressing
- DExamine the wound and apply a firm dressing
22Which of the following does NOT describe an arterial bleed?
- A‘Spurting’ in time to the beat of the heart
- BLife-threatening
- CDark red in colour
- DBright red in colour
23When dealing with a chemical burn what health and safety legislation requires the employer to provide information for the correct treatment?
- AFirst Aid Regulations
- BManagement of Health and Safety Regulations
- CCOSHH
- DLOLER
24If a shock is indicated by an Automated External Defibrillator which of these should you do?
- AEnsure nobody is touching the casualty
- BContinue performing CPR
- COffer the casualty a drink of water
- DTurn the casualty onto their side
25If you witness an agonal gasp from an unconscious casualty, what should you do?
- APlace the casualty in the recovery position
- BStart CPR and send for an AED
- CLay the casualty on their back and raise their legs
- DNothing
26Which of these are not a sign of an asthma attack?
- ADifficulty breathing
- BDifficulty speaking
- CFlushed, warm skin
- DWheezing
27What is the correct treatment for assisting an adult who is choking?
- AEncourage the casualty to cough, Deliver up to 5 back blows, Deliver up to 5 abdominal thrusts
- BDeliver up to 5 back blows, Deliver up to 5 abdominal thrusts, Deliver up to 5 back blows
- CEncourage casualty to cough, Deliver up to 5 abdominal thrusts, Deliver up to 5 back blows
- DDeliver 5 back blows, Encourage casualty to cough, Deliver 5 abdominal thrusts
28Which of these is a sign of compression?
- AHistory of a recent head injury
- BFlushed, dry skin
- CNausea and vomiting
- DAll of the above
29What would the skin of a casualty with heat exhaustion look and feel like?
- APale and cold
- BPale and sweaty
- CFlushed and dry
- DFlushed and sweaty
30Which of the following are signs of internal bleeding?
- ASwelling
- BPain
- CBruising
- DAll of the above
31Which of the following is a key sign the casualty has swallowed a corrosive poison?
- AVomiting
- BBurns around the mouth
- CUnconsciousness
- DSeizures
32What is a common cause of injury to the eyes?
- AFlash burns
- BForeign objects
- CDust or dirt
- DChemicals
33What does MILS stand for when dealing with a casualty with a spinal injury?
- AManagement In Line Spine
- BManual In Line Spine
- CManual In Line Stabilisation
- DManagement In Line Stabilisation
34What is the correct treatment for a sprain or strain?
- APosition, Rest, Ice, Compact, Elevation
- BPlace, Remove, Ice, Compression, Elevation
- CProtect, Rest, Immobilise, Compression, Elevation
- DProtect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
35Under what circumstances is the casualty’s consent assumed?
- AWhen they are choking
- BWhen they are conscious
- CWhen they are unconscious
- DUnder no circumstances
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- Vocational First Aid Quiz on First Aid at Work General Knowledge, created by Elizabeth McSloy on 30/03/2021.
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