Early Education Assessment

It is recommended that CPR training should be renewed every:

Which of the following statements applies to a qualified first aider?

What should you do to debrief if you experience stress after administering CPR/first aid?

Risk of cross infection can be reduced by:

To open the airway of an adult once it has been cleared you must::

When managing an unconscious person who is breathing, it is important to:

CPR is performed at the compression to breath ratio of:

When resuscitating an infant (child under one year) the position of the head should be:

You are performing CPR on a child when they begin to vomit. Your immediate reaction should be:

What is the difference between a cardiac arrest and a heart attack?

A colleague is displaying signs of having a STROKE. You need to act F.A.S.T. - this stands for:

You are at a family dinner when Grandpa Jim starts to slide off his chair. His face has dropped on one side and he can't talk properly. He is frightened. What do you suspect is wrong with Grandpa Jim and what should you do to assist?

How do you treat SHOCK?

The best ways to help a child having a seizure is to…::

A person known to be diabetic suddenly becomes shaky and agitated. What is the recommended first aid treatment for this condition? )

What are some signs and symptoms for shock?

How should a child known to have diabetes be helped when showing signs of shakiness and dizziness?

You have just pulled out a child from a body of water, what are some signs and symptoms for a suspected drowning?

Compression-only CPR is not the recommended resuscitation method for a drowning victim as it fails to address the casualty’s need for immediate ventilation?

At school, a child falls over. The child loses consciousness, their body stiffens and limbs jerk, lasting for three minutes. Based on the mentioned signs & symptoms, what do you suspect has occurred?

A person has burns to the chest and arms which appear charred and discoloured. Your treatment should include:

A chef is preparing a meal. As he is cutting up the vegetables he is bumped from behind, causing him to cut the top of his hand, which is bleeding. What should he do?

A factory worker has spilled chemicals on himself and received a CHEMICAL BURN. His clothing is soaked with the chemical. What should you do?

How would you treat a nose bleed?

A SHARP OBJECT has penetrated a person's body. The object is still in place and there appears to be no bleeding. You should pull out the object gently and apply direct pressure.

When playing sports, a competitor twists his ankle. You should:

How do you recognise when a person has abdominal injuries? (more than one symptom may be present)

You have a casualty that has been crushed by a tree. If safe to do so, is it important to remove the crushing force as soon as possible?:

A co-worker suffers a blow to the head causing him to lose consciousness for a few seconds. He is confused and disoriented. You should immediately:

A brain injury should be suspected if a person.... (more than one symptom may be present)

At your workplace you see a co-worker lying unconscious on the ground with a power tool in his hand. He has received an ELECTRIC SHOCK. Which of the following would you do first?

The best way to re-warm a person suffering from mild HYPOTHERMIA (cold) is to:

SCENARIO: It is a 40 degree day and you see a man collapsed on the side of the road. On further investigation, he is semi-conscious and his skin is hot and dry (dehydrated). You suspect he is suffering from heat stroke. The accepted first aid guideline for HYPERTHERMIA after the primary assessment is:

After spending the day at the beach your child complains of pain from the right ear. Your treatment should be:

A girl has a grain of sand in her eye. The best way to treat the eye is to…:)

Whilst working in the garden, your friend is bitten by a FUNNEL WEB SPIDER. What is the correct first aid treatment?

What is the correct way to treat NON-TROPICAL jellyfish stings? Refer to ANZCOR Guideline 9.4.5, page 4.

The correct action for treating POISON is to:

You walk through the park and come across a collapsed person who appears to be UNCONSCIOUS. You see a syringe lying nearby. What should you do?

You witness a car accident; the vehicle has hit a tree. Your first action should be:

A rescuer should move a person when needed to..... (there may be more than one reason)

The ASCIA Action Plan can be officially signed off by the parent and submitted to schools and child care centres:

Common triggers of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis are:

After how many minutes can you administer a second adrenaline auto injector?

Adrenaline auto-injectors........

Someone is displaying signs of anaphylaxis and you are on the phone to emergency services, what information is important to convey?:

A child who has allergies is showing signs of hives and welts on their arm. This is a sign of......

The potential consequence of a severe allergic reaction is death.

A person has had a severe allergic reaction. Your first action should be :

For more information on current anaphylaxis guidelines, anaphylaxis first aid protocols and state regulations, you can contact:

When developing an individual Anaphylaxis Management Plan, you should ensure that:

At a party, an 11 year old boy who has a peanut allergy starts to experience itching in his mouth which progresses to throat tightness, with swelling of his face evident. He is having an ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION. How should you manage this child's condition?

According to ASCIA Action Plan Guidelines, how long does the adrenaline autoinjector need to be held against the thigh?

What do you do if you accidently inject yourself with adrenaline?

We don’t move a casualty that is suffering Asthma triggered by an environmental cause.:

Symptoms of a mild Asthma attack are?

Asthma can potentially be life threatening:

A person has suffered a severe asthma attack and is not responding to their medication. You should....

During or after an asthma attack, emergency assistance can be sought from:

Symptoms of a moderate Asthma attack are?

Symptoms of a severe Asthma attack are?

Peak body guidelines for Asthma management when using a spacer and puffer in an emergency situation are?

Should the asthma preventer medication be used in emergencies?

When treating an asthma attack, what procedures should be followed: