Theory test ERT First Aid (Eng)

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By looking, listening, feeling and smelling, you get more information about the incident and the possible injury.

What is an example of feeling?

the smell of faeces

cries of pain from the casualty

swelling on a casualty

Which of these medications can be given to a casualty by any emergency response officer?

only paracetamol

paracetamol and sedatives

paracetamol and asthma medication

How should you proceed when dealing with a casualty whose fingertip has badly pinched or completely severed ?

control the bleeding by applying pressure to the wound and apply a sterile wound dressing

disinfect the wound and ask the casualty to put their hand in a bag filed with melting ice

rinse the wound until the bleeding stops and apply a sterile wound dressing

In case of which of the following wounds should you call the internal emergency number or 112?

large abrasions

wounds that are nor healing

wounds that involves severe external bleeding

What should you do when dealing with a severed fingertip?

wrap it in a sterile pad and put it in a plastic bag, then put the plastic bag into a second bag filled with melting ice

put it under the casualty's tongue and leave it there until they arrive at the hospital

store it at body temperature in so far as possible

There is a small dirt particle in your colleague's eye. You can't see the dirt particle.

What is the first thing you should do?

gently pull apart the eyelids with you thumb and index finger

ask you colleague to cover their eye with their hand and take them to see a doctor

ask the casualty to look up while you gently pull the lower eyelid down

In the case of which eye injury should a casualty cover their eye with their hand?

when they are bleeding in the eye

when they have a hard blow to the eye

when they have a small dirt particle in the eye

A colleague has sprained their ankle.

What is the first form of assistance you should provide?

apply pressure to the ankle

apply a sterile wound dressing

ask the casualty to sit down and reassure them

A colleague has sprained their ankle.

Which type of bandages/ dressing do you need to make a support dressing for the ankle?

a sterile wound dressing

a sterile pad

a conforming roller bandage

A colleague has sprained their wrist.

What is the first form of assistance you should provide?

cool the injured arm

apply pressure to the wrist

apply a sterile wound dressing

You establish that a casualty, who is responsive and breathing normally, has an open fracture.

What should you do?

prevent movement

disinfect the wound

elevate the injured body part

How do you control the bleeding from an open fracture if a piece of bone is protruding?

in the case of an open fracture, it is impossible to control the bleeding

by applying pressure on both sides of the piece of bone that is protruding

by applying pressure in the middle of the wound

Which of the following can be observed in the case of a dislocation?

a cracking sound can be heard upon movement

external bleeding will be visible

the joint will be in an abnormal position

In case of a burn to the skin caused by hot water, how long should you cool the skin with a gentle stream of lukewarm tap water?

10 minutes

30 minutes

45 minutes

You a treating a first-degree burn to a colleague's leg.

What is the correct way to proceed?

cool for 10 minutes

accompany the casualty to a doctor and have the doctor cool the burn

remove any clothing that is stuck to the body and call 112

What information should you always share when reporting an incident?

the department where the casualty works, what happened, and which emergency services are required

the name of the person reporting the incident, the scene of the incident and what happened

the name of the casualty, the number of the emergency response officer at the scene, and the time of the incident

What is the best way to respond if a bystander becomes emotional after witnessing an incident?

talk to the bystander to calm them down

move the casualty to a quiet environment

stay calm and focus on providing care

When performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, what is the correct ratio between chest compressions and rescue breaths?

15:1

15:2

30:2

What is the maximum number of rescue breaths you can give after 30 chest compressions?

a maximum of two rescue breaths

as many as necessary in order to give two effective rescue breaths

two effective rescue breaths out of a maximum of five attempts

What is important to remember when using an AED that does issue a shock instruction?

start by checking once again whether the electrodes are connected properly

continue performing chest compressions during the shock instruction

make sure that everybody keeps their distance from the casualty

You discover a casualty who is unresponsive and unconscious. There is another colleagues with you.

What is the next thing you should do?

call 112 and fetch an AED, and ask the colleague to watch the casualty

Ask the colleague to call 112, ask for an ambulance, activate the speakerphone function, and ask them to fetch an AED if available

start giving rescue breaths and chest compressions immediately, then ask the colleague to fetch an AED

What is the first thing you should do when you come across a responsive casualty?

try to find out what happened

move the casualty into the recovery position

make sure that somebody calls 112

You are checking a casualty's breathing. You are keeping the airway open.

How can you feel whether the casualty is breathing?

by putting your hand to the casualty's mouth to feel whether there is a flow of air

by putting your hands on the casualty's chest to feel whether it is moving up and down

by putting your cheek close to the casualty's face to feel whether there is a flow of air

How often should you check whether a casualty in the recovery position is breathing?

every 10 seconds

at least once a minute

Continuously

You and an other emergency response officer are performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a casualty.

In case of the picture below, what is important to remember?

start giving compressions as soon as the analyses is complete

count to 30 and then start giving recue breaths

make sure that no one touches the casualty during the analyses

Where should a casualty who has a nose bleeding be asked to pinch their nose to control the bleeding?

in the middle of the nostrils

just above the bony part of the nose

just below the bony part of the nose

Which of the following symptoms may be experienced by a casualty who is having a stroke?

oppressive chest pain

a drooping/ crooked mouth

jerking movements

What should you do first if you suspect that a casualty has shock symptoms?

call 112

move the casualty into the recovery position

give the casualty something to drink

What first aid can you give a casualty who is responsive and has brain damage?

move the casualty in the recovery position

move the casualty in a semi-sitting position in a darkened room

allow the casualty to rest and call a doctor

How can you recognize a partial blockage of the airway?

the casualty begins to exhibit spasms

the casualty may be panicking and coughing, and you may hear a wheezing sound when they try to breath

the casualty simply drops to the floor and loses consiousness

Theory test ERT First Aid (Eng)