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The following Pre Test must be completed at least one week prior to an attendance to a WorkCover accredited First Aid course.
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1. Which of the following signs indicate internal bleeding from the lungs ? Bright red frothy blood, vomited up Dark red blood, vomited up Bright red blood, coughed up Dark red blood, coughed up
2. Where do you locate the pulse on an infant ? On the Wrist On the Neck On the Chest On the Upper Arm
3. DRABC stands for: Danger, Run, Airway, Breathing, Circulation Danger, Run, Access, Breathing, Circulation Danger, Response, Access, Breathing, Circulation Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation
4. Which of the following signs could indicate internal bleeding? Headache Swelling Coffee grounds vomited up All the above
5. Some signs and symptoms of major blood loss are: Rapid weak pulse - hot and sweaty skin - thirst Pale cold and clammy skin - rapid weak pulse - thirst Slow pulse - pale and clammy skin - nausea and vomiting Bounding pulse - dizziness and vomiting
6. When providing one person Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on adult, the cycles you use are: 15 compression to 2 breaths 5 compressions to 1 breath 5 breaths to 10 compressions 15 compressions to 6 breaths
7. You are having dinner with a friend when they suddenly grab their throat and start to cough. You would: Slap them on their back 3 - 4 times Observe and reassure them and encourage them to cough Push hard on their stomach Push them off their chair and check the airway
8. In which position would you place a person who has chest injury and is displaying signs of internal bleeding from the lungs? On their back with both legs raised On their side with the wound or injured area elevated On their side with the wound or injured area facing downwards On their side with knees raised in foetal position
9. How should a casualty with a bleeding nose be positioned? Sitting up with head forward Sitting up with head back Lying down with legs elevated In the Lateral / Recovery / Side position
10. What should be done immediately for a casualty who has splashed a chemical substance in their eye? Cover the injured eye with a sterile bandage Apply eye solution and observe Wash the eye with water, cover and seek medical aid Flush the eye with water for 30 minutes until medical aid arrives
11. A workmate twists their ankle badly you would: Apply liniment and gently massage the area Apply a cold compress Apply a hot compress Apply a combination by alternating cold / hot compress
12. Noisy and or rapid breathing, convulsions, unequal and unreactive pupils and weakness on one side of the body could indicate: Head Injury Stroke Cerebral Compression All of the above
13. A person suffering from a severe Asthma attack is best positioned: Lying on their back with leg and feet raised Sitting up, leaning forward with support In the lateral or side position Lying on their back with head and shoulders raised
14. A person has been bitten on the hand by a Red Back Spider. Your treatment would be: Apply a compression bandage and immobilise the limb Apply a cold compress Apply a constrictive bandage and splint Wash the bite with soap and water and monitor for allergic reaction
15. Signs and symptoms of Hypothermia would include: Rapid pulse - red moist skin - headache Bounding pulse - headache Rapid pulse - exhausted, nauseous Slow pulse - pale moist skin - dizzy
16. If, during Expired Air Resuscitation (EAR) you notice the stomach expanding, you would: Apply pressure to the stomach Abandon E.A.R. Check head tilt Blow harder in case of obstruction
17. A person presents to you with obvious abnormality at the elbow joint with loss of function and movement. You would: Immobilise the limb, apply ice, and call for medical assistance Rotate the joint gently while the injured area is still warm Apply ice to reduce the swelling and then pop it back in Rest, apply ice to reduce swelling, compression, elevate
18. A casualty falls in front of you and you suspect an epileptics seizure. What would you do? Send for an ambulance Protect the casualty from danger Restrain the limbs to prevent injury Place a pad between the teeth to prevent injury
19. In a severe Asthma attack, certain medication is need. How do you identify which medication should be taken? Reliever inhaler puffer - coded in autumn tones/colours Preventer inhaler puffer - coded in autumn tones/colours Systems controller puffer - coded in blue/grey tones Reliever inhaler puffer - coded in blue/grey tones
20 A person complains of shortage of breath and chest pain which has lasted for over 10 minutes. He looks pale and unwell. You would: Call for an ambulance if the discomfort lasts for another 10 minutes Call for an ambulance if the pain becomes worse Suspect a heart attack and call for an ambulance now Rest and monitor for 10 minutes, if no improvement call an ambulance