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Shared Hope Training RTO 31124 HLTAID003 revision workbook 2017

Provide First Aid HLTAID003

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Welcome to Shared Hope Training's Workbook training system. This workbook is to be used in conjunction with our Course Manual.

How does it work?

It's easy; once you have read each module as listed on the next page, participants are required to answer each question on this document –

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Date of Workbook Completion: This workbook must be completed prior to your attendance at the practical course component.

Assessment: Once completed, your answer sheet can then be assessed and responses will be made to participants with notification of any additional study requirements. On-going Practical Competency Assessment will be undertaken throughout the practical component of the course. You must pass each section to qualify for a certificate.

Completion* When undertaking this workbook system it is a compulsory requirement for participants

to complete the answer sheet prior to the course, otherwise the student will be unable to attend the practical

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Course Contact Information

Your Contact is: Kevin Hasemann

Phone: 07 3204 1450

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WORKBOOK ASSESSMENT

Regulatory Guidelines

Q1 -What Organisation maintains guidelines for First Aid in Australia

(a) The Royal Fying Doctors

(b) The Australian Resuscitation council

(C) The Australian Regurgitation Council

Q2- Before carrying out any work activity staff should

(a) follow work instruction they have been given

(b) assess the task for any risk or dangers first

(c) use any protective equipment they have been supplied and trained to use

(d) all of the above

Q3- First Aid Equipment and stock should be –

(a) in line with industry codes of practice

(b) approved to Australian standards for use

(c) all of the above

Q4- To stay current with First Aid skills and knowledge students should-

(a) read more books

(b) attend refresher training as recommended

(c) keep their old first aid manuals

Q5- When using a first aid kit what 2 items are generally provided to protect the first aider with infection control

(a) first aid tips booklet

(b) disposable gloves

(c) disposable cpr mask


Q6- General duty of care is to-

(a) become a professional first aider

(b) take reasonable care that others are not harmed

(c) always stop at every incident

Q7 . It is best to make notes and fill out a Casualty Report on any event attended, no matter how minor even by jotting down notes later.

(a) True b) False

Q8 . What are the main legal considerations relating to First Aid?

(choose all answers that apply)

(a) Recording (b) Good Samaritan Act (c) Consent (d) Negligence

(e) Law society membership (f) Duty of Care

Recognising an Emergency

Question 9. What could be an emergency situation?

(a) Car smash (b) Heart attack (c) Chemical spill (d) House fire (e) All of the above

Question 10. How can we minimise danger to ourselves and others in an emergency

(a) Not to rush in without taking a look around for immediate hazards (b) Call from emergency assistance (c) Gain assistance from others (d) Warn others of the danger (e) All of the above

Consent / Calling For Help

Question 11. When calling for emergency help on the telephone in Australia, what numbers should you dial when using standard or Mobile phones?


(a) 911 (b) 000

(c) 666 (d) 112

(e) 1300 (f) 1800


Question 12 . What should you do while waiting for help to arrive?


(a) Care for Airway & Breathing (b) Telephone for the patient's nearest relative (c) Manage other injuries (d) Record the patient's vital signs (e) Record any treatment undertaken (f) Sit and wait patiently

Question 13. When writing a report you should always -

(a) Crayon (b) Keep information secure and confidential

(c) Whiteout (d) Use Ink

Question 14. You are asked to treat a 12 year old casualty. As the casualty is under 18 years of age, are you able to commence first aid treatment on a potentially life-threatening problem without gaining consent of a parent or guardian if they are not available?

(a) Yes b) No

Question 15. Assisting people who refuse help because of ethnic origin or gender difference can be forced to take our help?

Yes or No ………….

Question 16. We should only do first aid within our own skills training unless directed by a medical professional?

True or False


Principles of First Aid / Resuscitation Objectives

Question 16 . What Assessment Principles assist to diagnose in first aid?

(a)Get people to breathe (b)History, Signs & Symptoms (c)Restore breathing & control bleeding

Question 17 . When should the principles of DRSABCD begin on an unconscious patient or in a life threatening emergency?

(a) After consulting with your lawyer (b) Never (c) Immediately (d) When the Ambulance arrives

Question 18 . You have accidently been pricked by a syringe (needle) in a park

You should

(a) Immediately wash the area with soap and water (b) Go to a Medical facility to be tested (c) Don’t worry about it

Question 19. What are the key benefits of reassuring a conscious patient requiring first aid

or medical help?

(a) To make them feel good

(b) To decrease their levels of anxiety, heart rate, slow down any blood loss and slow

shock

(c) To make you feel good (d) To give you time to think about correct first aid treatment


Provide First Aid' Emergency Priorities

Question 20 . When 'Approaching an Injured person and checking for 'Dangers', how do you check for a Response?

……………………………………………………………………………………….

Question 21. What approach should you ALWAYS use when undertaking first aid?

(a) ABC (b) DABC (c) DRSABCD (d) ABCD

Question 22 . If a person is found to be unconscious (not responding), has a clear Airway, is breathing normally, with no major blood loss, what should you then do for him/her?

(a) Place into a Recovery Position & monitor Airway and Breathing (b) Leave them on their back and observe Airway and Breathing

Question 23. What should you observe when checking for 'signs of life'? (Choose all answers that apply)

(a) Movement (b) Coughing (c) Normal Breathing (d) Warmth (e) Speech

Question 24. What three (3) actions would you use to determine if a casualty is breathing

normally?

1 Look for Rise and fall of c……..

2 Listen for b…………. 3 Feel-for b………… and ch……… movement .............

Question 25. After undertaking a 'Primary Survey' and ensuring emergency help is on the way

and that the Airway and Breathing of the person are okay, what should you then do?

(a) Undertake a Secondary Survey (b) Have a 'nip of Brandy' to calm your nerves (c) Re-check for Bleeding (d) Check for I.D. of patient


Airway & Breathing Management

Question 26. To open an adults or older child's airway, you must do which of the following

(a) Gently tilt head backwards (b) Support the jaw (c) Open mouth slightly (d) All of the above

Question 27 . For infants or small children, you keep their head in a neutral/horizontal position to open an airway

(a) True (b) False

Question 28. If an unconscious person remains on their back, what is the most likely cause of an obstruction?

(a) Lung (b) Mouth (c) Tongue (d) Teeth

Question 29. What is the Normal Breathing Rate per minute for an adult?

(a) 10-12 breaths/min (b) 50-60 breaths/min (c) 16-20 breaths/min (d) 20-30 breaths/min

Question 30. You give breaths, but the chest doesn't rise effectively. What two (2)

things would you do next?

(a) Check airway is clear and head tilt achieved (b) Blow harder (c) Check airway is open (d) Commence CPR

Question 31. If an unconscious, unresponsive Adult is not breathing normally what must you do?

(a) Observe them closely (b) Commence CPR (c) Place them in the recovery position


Question 32. Regurgitation is a slow, silent passive flow of stomach contents from the stomach into the airway and lungs.

(a) True (b) False

Question 33. If the stomach becomes inflated, what must you do?

(a) Immediately turn the patient into the Recovery Position and re-check airway

(b) DO NOT apply pressure to the stomach (c) All of the above

Question 34 . A person suffering severe Anaphylaxis eats something to cause severe

swelling and breathing difficulty

(a) An epipen should be administered immediately if they have one

(b) Only anapens should be used

(c) Large amounts of water should be given

(d) Butter and bread should be given

Question 35. Asthma is the result of which of the following? (Choose all answers that apply)

(a) Bronchospasm (b) Mucous secretions (c) Inflammation & Swelling of bronchioles

(d) All of the above

Question 36. What are the signs & symptoms of a severe Asthma attack?

(a) Wheeze may or may not be present (b) Pale skin (c) Unable to speak (d) Altered conscious state (e) All of the above

Question 37. How do you position a 'conscious' patient who is experiencing an Asthma Attack?

(a) Lying them flat (b) Standing upright (c) Recovery position (d) Sitting upright & leaning slightly forward


Question 38. Conscious Patients with breathing difficulties Should be laying down to assist breathing

(a)True (b)False

Question 39. If an unconscious patient vomits or 'gurgling' is heard as air expires after each inflation, you what must you IMMEDIATELY do?

(a) Open the airway (b) Leave the patient on their back & clear the airway (c) Turn the patient onto side & clear the airway (d) Search for a towel

Question 40. An infants airway should be kept fairly level to keep an open airway until it develops with age

(a)True (b)False

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation -'C.P.R.'

Question 41 . You should perform C.P.R. on a person who is .....

(a) Breathing (b) Unconscious and not Breathing Normally, no signs of life (c) Unconscious

Question 42 . Where should the rescuer place their hands for compressions on an Adult or Child over 8 years?

(a) Lower half of the sternum ; Middle of the Chest at nipple line (b) Upper 1/3 of chest (c) Upper half of Breastbone (Sternum)

Question 43 . When compressing an Adult's or child’s chest, the approximate depth of compression is ......

(a) 1/3rd depth of chest (b) % cm (c) 6 cm (d) 1/2 cm


Question 44. The Chain of Survival is a term; it is

(a) Early Access Early Cpr Early Defibrillation Early Advanced Care (b) The ambulance officers (c) First aiders in china

Question 45 . An unconscious drowning victims airway should be checked in the recovery position

(a) yes (b) no (c) only if they are pregnant

Question 46. A pregnant lady requires CPR –you will need to place something under right hand side of their buttocks to help with circulation issues because of the baby

(a) yes (b) no

Question 47. If the casualty begins to breathe normally, but is still unconscious which position should they be placed into?

(a) Lying on their back (b) Recovery Position (c) Sitting up

Question 48. When performing two (2) person CPR what is the correct number of Rates of Chest Compressions to Breaths for Infants / Children or Adults?

(a) 30:2 (100 comp/min) (b) 10:2 (80 comp/min)

(c) 5:2 (60 comp/min) (d) 15:3 (60 comp/min)

Question 49. Indicate how long a first aider should continue CPR?

(a) Signs of Life returns (b) The patient recovers (c) Physically impossible to continue (d) Trained help arrives (e) Doctor pronounces life extinct (f) All of the above


AED’s

Question 50. An External Automatic Defibrillator can be used to help revive a casualty requiring CPR

(a) Yes (b) No

Question 51. When using a Defibrillator you cannot allow it to be used on a conductive surface

(a) False (b) True

Question 52. Defibrillators for public usage tell you what to do and are automatic

(a) False (b) True

Question 53. Only fully qualified paramedics can use automatic defibrillators

(a) True (b) False

Question 54. The Defibrillator pads are always fitted to Right upper chest and left lower chest on adults ; or front to back on under 25kg children

(a) True (b) False


General Medical Conditions

Question 55. When managing a person trapped under some fallen building materials, they have told you they have been there for a few hours; you would?

(a) Get them out straight away (b) Suspect crush injury syndrome and wait for emergency service help (c) Give them 2 spoons of concrete

Question 56. A 55 year old workmate starts feeling ill and symptoms include- dizziness, pain in the chest, as well as down both arms & short of breath They looks very pale and sweaty. They are usually healthy. You should-

(a) Get him to place his head between his knees

(b) Suspect a heart attack, re-assure, monitor Airway and Breathing and dial 000 for an Ambulance

(c) Monitor Airway & Breathing and see if the problem gets better

Question 57. A casualty that has been exposed to extreme hot or cold should have their body temperature adjusted back to normal without a rush in temperate change after remove from the extreme temperature condition

True or False ………………………………………………………………………………..

Question 58. You are eating in a cafe, when a young lady collapses to the floor with her arms and legs thrashing about. She is frothing at the mouth and her face is turning blue. You should ...........................................................................................

(a) Restrict her movements by holding her down (b) Splash some water over her face (c) Roll her into the Recovery Position (d) Do not restrain, protect from injury & when fitting stops place her into the Recovery

Position asking someone else to call 000

Question 59. If you suspect a person be suffering a stroke –how can you test for it

(a) Face could look sagged (b) Arms could be weaker on one side to the other (c) Speech could be slurred (d) All of the above


General Medical Conditions - (continued)

Question 60 . A person suffering from an acute Diabetic episode can suffer from what two conditions?

(a) Hyperglycaemia - (high sugar blood levels) (b) Septicaemia - (infected blood levels) (c) Hypovolaemia - (low blood levels ) (d) Hypoglycaemia - (low sugar blood levels)

Question 61 . Which of the following signs and symptoms are relevant to a "hypoglycaemia"? (choose all answers that apply)

(a) Cold, pale, sweaty skin (b) Light headed and /or giddy (c) Deteriorating level of consciousness (d) Confusion and possible aggression (e) All of the above

Question 62 . How can you give the most effective first aid to a person suffering a 'Hypo' who

has a good conscious state (choose all answers that apply)

(a) Assist the with their Insulin (b) Give them a can of Diet Soft Drink (c) Give them something with sugar to eat and drink (d) Rest them in a sitting position

Question 63. What is the first aid management for any person suffering from an acute Diabetic episode who is 'unconscious'?

(a) Give a sugar drink or lolly via mouth (b) Place into Recovery Position, and call an ambulance

(c) Place into Recovery Position

Question 64 . If a person with a history of Angina(heart condition) is suffering chest pain and

they have taken their normal maximum dosage of their medication, what should you do?

(a) Give them more medication (b) Rest the person & phone an Ambulance, monitor Airway & Breathing (c) Phone the local Doctor (d) Rest the person & give the medication more time to work


Control Of Bleeding & Shock

Question 65. A wound has dark blood flowing, so it has damaged a:

(a) Artery (b) Vein (c) Capillary (d) Arteriole

Question 66. If a penetrating object is still in place and there appears to be no bleeding, you should pull out the object gently to restore blood supply?

(a) Yes (b) No


Question 67 . The butcher has cut himself with a sharp knife and the wound is spurting bright red blood. The bleeding is most likely to be?

(a) Venous (b) Arterial (c) Capillary

Question 68. What is the best position for a 'conscious' person suffering from shock?

(a) Sitting up (b) In the Coma recovery position (c) In the Lateral recovery position (d) Lie them flat and if possible, elevate their legs and use a rescue blanket to keep their body temperate stable

Question 69. If severe bleeding of a limb cannot be controlled with pressure and elevation and the application of a new pad and bandage over the first, what should you then consider doing?

In your own words-

Question 70 . What is the 'Shock Process' in relation to the body ?

(a) An emotional state (b) An electrical shock (c) A lack of circulating blood volume

Question 71. How do you recognize shock?

(a) Cold, pale, sweaty skin (b) Rapid and weak pulse (c) Anxiety or restlessness (d) Drowsiness and may become unconscious (e) All of the above

Question 72. When treating a basic nose bleed, if it has not stopped ,seek help after ?

(a) 5 minutes (b) 20-30 minutes (c) 10 minutes

Question 73. What is the 'preferred' method for dealing with an amputated part?

(a) Pack the amputated part in ice (b) Place the amputated part in chilled water (c) Seal the amputated part in a plastic bag & place on top of thin material and ice

(d) Place in a clean sealed water tight container, float in water and ice cubes.


Burns & Scalds

Question 74. A person has suffered sunburn causing blistering to his entire back. What should your first aid treatment be?

(a) Apply Olive Oil (b) Splash hot water on the back (c) Apply cold running water to area and treat as serious (d) Apply butter

Question 75. When assessing the amount of AREA involved what 'rule' do we use?

(a) Elevens (b) Nines (c) Twelves

Question 76. Burns are assessed according to the amount of.

A ....and D...... involved.

Question 77. Which of the following are classified as serious burns?


(a) Superficial burns greater than 9% for Adults (b) Superficial burns greater than 5% for Infants / Children (c) Any suspected Inhalation burns (d) Chinese Burns (e) Burns to hands, feet, armpits and genitalia area

Question 78. When treating a burn what is the best substance you can use?

…………………………………………………………..

Question 79 . How long do you irrigate for a Dry / Wet burn?

(a) Up to 5 minutes (b) At least 20 minutes (c) Up to 40 minutes (d) Up to an hour


Venomous Bites & Stings / Allergic Reactions

Question 80. You should avoid washing the bitten area of a snake bite, as a venom sample may be obtained...

(a) True (b) False

Question 81 . A friend is stung on the leg by a Bee and you observe that her face is rapidly swelling and she is beginning to have difficulty breathing. You should IMMEDIATELY ..............................

(a) Remove sting and apply a roller bandage over the affected area (b) Remove sting and apply a compression bandage as per snake bite treatment, seek

urgent medical aid (c) Remove the sting and massage the area, apply a roller bandage (d) Apply ice to the area and call an Ambulance

Question 82. The first aid management for Snake, funnel web, cone shell and blue ring octopus is:

(a) Treat as for snake bite (b) And apply a compression bandage as per snake bite treatment, seek urgent medical aid (c) Apply vinegar

Question 83. Can a snake bite cause death in less than 10 minutes ?

(a) Yes

(b) No

Question 84. What is the first aid management for a conscious patient who has swallowed a corrosive or poison

(a) DO NOT induce vomiting, Call Poisons Information Centre 131126 and Ambulance if advised (b) Make person vomit and call Ambulance (c) Give soapy water to drink

Question 85. Severe ocean stings and barbs can be treated by hot water if available, if unsure seek advice 000 ?

(a) True (b) False


Question 86. The Choking Casualty should be encouraged to cough to dislodge a partial throat blockage?

(a) true

(b) false

Question 87. Management Abdominal Injuries(choose all answers that apply)

(a) Reassure the patient lie them on the back with head and shoulders slightly raised

and knees slightly bent and supported in order to relax the abdomen muscles.

(b) Loosen any clothing around chest neck and waist area cover the patient with a

blanket BUT DO NOT overheat. Protect the patient from external environment

DO NOT GIVE FOOD OR WATER.

(c) Lightly cover any protruding intestines with a large non stick dressing or a

dressing lightly soaked in saline DO NOT USE a dry dressing as it will stick.

(d) If the patient is or becomes unconscious follow basic life support principles.

(e) All of the Above

Spinal & Head Injuries

Question 88. 'Vital Signs' are a measure of a patient's... (choose all answers that apply)

(a) Pulse (b) Blood loss (c) Breathing (d) Conscious state (e) Skin state (f) Number of injuries

Question 89. What two (2) things provide a 'window' into a patient's condition? (choose all answers that apply)

(a) Vital Signs (b) Good History (c) Symptoms and Vital Signs (d) Obvious bleeding and bruising

Question 90 . The Secondary Survey is a systematic check of a patient for....

(a) Fractures (b) Bleeding (c) Bruises (d) All of the above including signs and symptoms from head to toe


Question 91 . When checking Ears and Nose, you are looking for signs of....

(a) Ear wax and bleeding (b) Bleeding (c) Clear fluid and /or bleeding (d) Ear wax and nasal discharge

Question 92. A head injury may indicate a possible spinal injury?

(a) True b) False

Question 93. What is the most important indicator of a possible spinal injury?

(a) Inability to move

(b) Numbness and/or tingling of an area (c) History of the event/incident (d) Partial Paralysis

Question 94 . A conscious male involved in a rollover vehicle accident can move his arms and legs, and has No numbness or tingling, what else should you check? (choose all answers that apply)

(a) If he can shrug his shoulders (b) If he can form a fist and move his wrists up and down (c) If he can straighten his knees (d) If he can bend his elbows (e) If he can move his feet (f) All of the above

Question 95. An unconscious male involved in a major fall from a height should be suspected as having a spinal injury until proven otherwise.

(a) True (b) False

Question 96. The careful placement in the recovery position should be used on

unconscious, suspected spinal injured patients?

(a) True (b) False

Question 97 . You should give a head injured patient either Paracetamol or Aspirin.

(a) True (b) False


Question 98 . What are some of the signs and symptoms of a head injured person indicating a

need for urgent Medical advice?

(a) Nausea and / or vomiting (b) Drowsiness or irritability (c) Blurred vision (d) Bleeding or swelling around the eyes

(e) All of the above

Question 99 . other than eye rinse for small dust particle you should not attempt to remove any foreign items from eye /cover gently with eye patch

(a) True

(b) False

Fractures , strains & Slings and abrasions

Question 100 . What does RICE in the treatment for strains and sprains stand for ? (a) Rest Ice Compression Elevation (b) Regular Initial Cardio Exercise (c) Ration intake carbohydrates equally

Question 101 . The 'key' to managing any dislocated joint is-

(a) Assist the casualty to the most comfortable position and Immobilise in that location if they agree (b) Always move into the recommended position (c) To always apply a splint (d) Not to touch until an Ambulance arrives (e) To bind the fracture as tight as possible

Question 102. The 'key' to managing any fracture is:

(a) Immobilisation and comfort (b) Always move into the recommended position (c) To always apply a splint (d) Not to touch until an Ambulance arrives

Question 103. When immobilising fractures you should aim to ...

(a) Immobilise above and below the fracture (b) Make the patient as comfortable as possible (c) Immobilise the joints above and below the fracture


Question 104;. What should you check after applying a splint or other fracture management?

(a) The sling is tidy using a reef knot (b) The sling is done 'according to the book' (c) Circulation or pulse are present

Question 105 . In a pelvic injury, the conscious casualty should lie flat with their ankles and knees tied and legs slightly bent and supported with rolled up blanket or pillow.

(a) True (b) False

Question 106. A person coughing up blood and breathing noisy could be suffering broken ribs

and a punctured lung, you could best assist the conscious casualty by assisting them to sit up

leaning into the injured side

True or False …………………………………………………………………………

Question 107 . In dressing minor skins injuries , what are your primary objectives?

(a) Clean the area with saline solution and lightly apply a sterile dressing (b) Apply antiseptic to abrasions once cleaned of dirt (c) Stop further dirt getting into the wound (d) All of the above

Moving & Lifting Patients

Question 108 . When moving a patient, what are your primary objectives?

(a)Not to make the condition worse or injure yourself using good manual handling techniques (b)To keep fractures straightened (c) Not to tear their clothes

Question 109. A seriously ill person should be moved only if there is an immediate danger to

life, if there is a danger to the airway, or if skilled help is not readily available as in remote areas.

(a) (b)

True False

Question 110. What would be the benefit of a debriefing session after an incident?

(a) To allow us to improve through past experience (b) Talk about issues that have caused us stress (c) Look at better ways to re-act in future (d) All of the above


Question 111. What should be kept confidential and private?

(a) Nothing put it all on twitter (b) Names and personal information (c) Only what you think is ok to share

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