Teresa Spencer – Workbook | First Aid Action

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The nominal hours for the Provide First Aid unit of competency are 18 hours. However, you are combining a one day instruction course with the completion of this self-paced workbook.

The self-paced workbook is to be used with the Active First Aid manual, from which you will find all of the answers. This course is designed for the participant who is required to hold a Statement of Attainment by completing the following unit of competence:

HLTAID003 Provide First Aid

This self-paced workbook is a learning tool. The workbook allows you to go through the required theory in your own time and pace instead of a classroom setting.

The workbook is divided into the same sections as the ‘Active First Aid’ manual. After reading the relevant sections, please ensure you:

· Answer all questions

· Write clearly and legibly

· Circle the appropriate answer

o ‘Yes’ or ‘No’

o ‘True’ or ‘False’

During the one day instruction you will complete:

· Completion and success of assessments for HLTAID003 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

· HLTAID003 Knowledge Assessment

· HLTAID003 Practical Demonstration

· HLTAID003 Case Study

· HLTAID003 Other Evidence Record (if relevant to student)

The workbook needs to be completed prior to your attendance at the 1-day instruction unless alternative arrangements have been made by your facilitator.

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GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE

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PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID

PRINCIPALS OF FIRST AID

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Preserve Life

Protect the casualty from further harm

Prevent injury/illness from becoming worse

All of the above

PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID

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PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID

TRUE OR FALSE *

True

False

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LEGAL ISSUES IN FIRST AID

LEGAL ISSUES IN FIRST AID *

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Duty of Care (your obligation)

Negligence

Consent

All of the above

LEGAL ISSUES IN FIRST AID

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True

False

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THE HUMAN BODY

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The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

The Lymphatic System

The Liver System

THE HUMAN BODY

The heart, blood vessels and blood comprise the _____________ system

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THE HUMAN BODY

The ___________ system provides ___________ to the blood, and takes away the waste product called ________________

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Second Word *

Third Word *

THE HUMAN BODY

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Is a slow-moving system where toxins accumulate after a bite.

Is a flushing mechanism for toxins and infection absorbed into tissue

The lymphatic fluid eventually drains into the blood stream

All of the above

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HYGIENE IN FIRST AID

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Washing hands before and after treating a casualty

Wearing gloves

Do not cough onto a wound

All of the above

HYGIENE IN FIRST AID

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Wash the wound with soap and water

Refer the person to a doctor for testing

Ensure the safe disposal of the sharp

All of the above

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EXAMINING A CASUALTY

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It is important to check for life threatening conditions where the airway and breathing are compromised and severe bleeding needs to be controlled

To check if the casualty has eaten recently

To assess the casualty for any medical conditions or allergies

All of the above

EXAMINING A CASUALTY

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Airway obstrustion

Breathing difficulties

Circulation problems

All of the above

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THE CHAIN OF SURVIVAL

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Early Handwashing

Early CPR

Early Defibrillation

Post Resuscitation Care

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THE UNCONSCIOUS CASUALTY

TRUE OR FALSE *

True

False

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AIRWAY MANAGEMENT

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Three Quarter Head Tilt

Full (maximum) Head Tilt

Neutral (or none) Head Tilt

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RESCUE BREATHING AND CHEST COMPRESSIONS

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To provide oxygen to a casualty who is complaining of chest pains

To provide oxygen to a casualty who is unconscious and not breathing normally so as to maintain life

To expel the waste product carbon dioxide from the blood vessels

To provide oxygen to a casualty who is unconscious but breathing.

RESCUE BREATHING AND CHEST COMPRESSIONS

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Unconscious and breathing normally

Conscious and difficulty breathing

Conscious and wheezing

Unconscious, not breathing normally and not responding to the first aider

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AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION

TRUE OR FALSE *

True

False

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION

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Automated External Defibrillator

Automated Eternal Defibrillator

Automatic External Device

Automatic Eternal Device

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EMERGENCY ABDOMINAL INJURIES

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No dressing, better to keep the wound open

Sterile non stick dressings soaked in warm water

Dry dressing

Push the organs back into the abdomen and cover with a wet dressing

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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

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R *

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B *

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D *

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

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Casualties, Yourself, Bystanders

Bystanders, Yourself, Casualties

Yourself, Bystanders, Casualties

Yourself, Casualties, Bystanders

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

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F *

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

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15 compressions: 1 breath

30 compressions: 1 breath

20 compressions: 2 breaths

30 compressions: 2 breaths

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

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When you become physically exhausted

When the casualty recovers

When qualified help takes over

All of the above

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Difficulty Breathing

Difficulty Speaking

Dizziness

All of the above

ANAPHYLAXIS

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ASTHMA

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2. *

3. *

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ASTHMA

A child at an athletic carnival is having breathing difficulties. On examination, the child is pale with rapid shallow breathing and you hear a pronounced wheeze. Which of the following is the correct procedure to manage this child after calling the ambulance?

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Administer 2 sprays of a reliever medication every 4 minutes

Administer 4 sprays of a reliever medication every 4 minutes

Administer 4 sprays of a reliever medication every 2 minutes

Administer 2 sprays of a reliever medication every 2 minutes

BITES AND STINGS

STONE FISH *

BOX JELLYFISH *

Ticks *

BLUE RINGED OCTOPUS *

BEE *

REDBACK SPIDER *

CONE SHELL *

STING RAY *

FUNNEL WEB SPIDER *

BITES AND STINGS

You are bushwalking with friends and one person is bitten by a snake on their lower leg. You see two puncture marks on his leg. State your management of this casualty.

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DETAIL:

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Vein

Artery

DETAIL:

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BLEEDING AND SHOCK

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Apply a tourniquet above the wound

Apply another pad and bandage but leave the existing dressing in place

BLEEDING AND SHOCK

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YES

NO

BLEEDING AND SHOCK

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Lean forward and pinch the soft part of the nose for 10-15 minutes.

Tilt the head backwards and pinch the nose for 20 minutes

Apply pressure to the bony part of the nose for 10 minutes. Apply ice packs to the back of the neck

Pack the nostrils with dressings. Apply ice packs to the back of the neck.

BLEEDING AND SHOCK

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Place the amputated finger into a bucket of ice

Stitch the finger back on with fishing line

Place the amputated finger into a sealed plastic bag then place in ice.

Place the amputated finger into a sealed plastic ban then place into ice and water.

BLEEDING AND SHOCK

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BURNS AND SCALDS

Burns are classified as either: a) *

Burns are classified as either: b) *

Burns are classified as either: c) *

BURNS AND SCALDS

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Place an ice pack on the burn

Apply burn cream to the burn and cover with a non-stick dressing

Gently pour cool water over the burn for at least 20 minutes and cover with a non-stick dressing

Cover with a dry dressing

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Support the chest wall by binding the victim's arm across the chest and bind with a broad bandage. Seek medical aid.

Do nothing as there isn’t anything medical assistance can do for a fractured rib.

Wrap a bandage around the chest firmly to support and immobilize the fractured rib.

CHEST INJURIES

TRUE OR FALSE *

True

False

CHEST INJURIES

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CHOKING

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Give 5 back slaps between the shoulder blades

Encourage the casualty to cough and call an ambulance if ineffective

Lean forward with their head between the knees

Give 5 chest thrusts in the middle of the chest

CROUP AND EPIGLOTTIS

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Epiglottis

Croup

A head cold

None of the above

CRUSH INJURIES (P 146)

TRUE OR FALSE *

True

False

DIABETIC EMERGENCIES

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Low Blood Sugar

High Blood Sugar

DIABETIC EMERGENCIES

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Place the casualty into the recovery position to keep warm

Go looking for the child’s parents to gain consent to assist the child

Call an ambulance and commence CPR immediately

Turn the child upside down to drain water from the lungs

ELECTRIC SHOCK

TRUE OR FALSE *

True

False

EPILEPSY AND FEBRILE CONVULSIONS

TRUE OR FALSE *

True

False

EPILEPSY AND FEBRILE CONVULSIONS

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Protected from harm, rolled into recovery position and when jerking stops, seek medical aid

Driven immediately to the doctor for assessment

Placed into a cold bath after the seizure stops

Only call an ambulance if the seizure lasts more than 10 min

FACIAL INJURIES

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Gently float the insect out with water, saline or light vegetable oil.

Use tweezers to pluck the insect out

Use a torch to attract the insect to light.

FACIAL INJURIES

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FACIAL INJURIES

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Gently wash the eyes with milk and put an eyepatch on

Tell the casualty to rest in a dark room

Gently pour water over the affected eye and thoroughly under lids

FACIAL INJURIES

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Milk

Saline

Casualty’s own saliva

Any of the above

FAINTING

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FRACTURES

TRUE OR FALSE *

True

False

FRACTURES

A plumber is fixing the gutters of your house. You hear a loud ‘thump’ outside and discover that he has fallen two meters from a ladder. The casualty complains about pain in the right leg. On examination you find a deformity, pain, tenderness and a large amount of swelling to the middle of the lower leg. State your management of this casualty.

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A head injury

A back injury

A leg injury

An abdominal injury

HEAD INJURIES

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HEART CONDITIONS

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HEAT AND COLD EMERGENCIES

TRUE OR FALSE *

True

False

HEAT AND COLD EMERGENCIES

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Encourage the casualty to keep running as finishing the race is rewarding

Rush the casualty to a tap and douse the casualty with cold water

Tell the casualty to rest and assist the casualty to drink a sports drink

Lay the casualty down in the shade, give frequent small drinks of water or ice chips and seek medical aid

HEAT AND COLD EMERGENCIES

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Rub any areas of the body that are affected by Frost bite

Encourage the casualty to perform vigorous exercise

Provide the casualty with an alcoholic drink

Gently warm the casualty by removing wet clothing if possible, cover the casualty with warm blankets, keep out of the wind, give warm drinks if conscious.

HYPERVENTILATION

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True

False

POISONING

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Ingestion

Absorption

Inhalation

All of the above

POISONING

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POISONING

TRUE OR FALSE *

True

False

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Raising if possible

Apply a bandage

Apply an ice pack

All of the above

Soft Tissue Injuries

The correct amount of time to apply an ice pack to a soft tissue injury is ____________ minutes and reapply when the skin is _______________.

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SPINAL INJURIES

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2 *

3 *

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SPINAL INJURIES

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SPINAL INJURIES

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False

STROKE

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A *

S *

T *

STROKE

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PROVIDE FIRST AID WORKBOOK

GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE

PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID

LEGAL ISSUES IN FIRST AID

THE HUMAN BODY

HYGIENE IN FIRST AID

EXAMINING A CASUALTY

THE CHAIN OF SURVIVAL

THE UNCONSCIOUS CASUALTY

AIRWAY MANAGEMENT

RESCUE BREATHING AND CHEST COMPRESSIONS

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION

EMERGENCY ABDOMINAL INJURIES

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

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