First Aid and Emergencies
What to do in the first minutes of an emergency, from CPR to burns and snakebites. Unhurried, with explanations.
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What should you do first when you arrive at an emergency?
- Give the casualty water
- Check that the scene is safe for you and others
- Start CPR immediately without looking
- Move the casualty straight away
In the DRSABC approach, what does "D" stand for?
- Defibrillator
- Drugs
- Danger
- Disability
At what rate should chest compressions be given during adult CPR?
- 150 to 200 per minute
- 100 to 120 per minute
- 20 per minute
- 40 to 60 per minute
How deep should chest compressions be in an adult?
- 5 to 6 cm
- 10 to 12 cm
- 1 to 2 cm
- Just enough to touch the chest
What is the ratio of compressions to rescue breaths in adult CPR?
- 5 : 1
- 15 : 1
- 50 : 5
- 30 : 2
What is an AED?
- A blood pressure machine
- A splint
- An oxygen mask
- An automated external defibrillator
The recovery position is used for a casualty who is:
- Choking but conscious
- Not breathing
- Unconscious but breathing normally
- Fully conscious and walking
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