FIRST AID ASSESSMENT
A casualty has the following symptoms: anxiety, widespread red, blotchy skin and is having trouble
breathing. What condition could they be suffering from? 2mks
How would you recognize bleeding in the lungs? 2mks
What is hypoxia, and which of the following is not a cause of hypoxia? 3mks
A.
B.
C.
D.
Choking
Drowning
Asthma
None
Define cerebral compression. 3mks
If a casualty is not breathing and has no pulse, how long should you continue the cycle of 30 chest
compressions and two rescue breaths? 3mks
What is your main aim in treating fainting? 2mks
Which of the following is not a cause of shock? 1mk
A.
B.
C.
D.
Severe bleeding
Severe heartburn
Severe burns
Severe vomiting
In performing initial assessment on the casualty, what must you check for after ascertaining that the
casualty is breathing? 1mk
In managing a casualty who has a sprain or strain, what does the ‘C’ stand for in RICE? 1mk
At what point should you call for an ambulance when managing a choking adult? 2mks