St John First Aid Study Notes All Answers Correct
What does DRSABCD? ️D-anger
R-esponse
S-end for help
A-irways
B-reathing
C-PR
D-efibrillator
What is the difference between a sign and a symptom? ️A Sign is something
A symptom is something the casualty feels and can not be s...
What is the difference between a sign and a symptom? ✔️A Sign is something
A symptom is something the casualty feels and can not be seen by others e.g. headache or sore throat.
What are first aid skills based on? ✔️Knowledge, training and experience.
What does CPR stand for? ✔️Cardio pulmonary resuscitation.
List in order, the Initial Assessment Priority? ✔️DRSABCD, shock, bleeding, burns and wounds and
fractures, minor wounds.
What is shock? ✔️Shock is a condition in which the circulatory system is not carrying enough blood to
the tissues and vital organs.
What are four signs and symptoms of infantile convulsions? ✔️Fever, stiffening, jerking, eyes rolling up,
blue face and lips, unconscious.
Define the condition of Angina? ✔️Angina is a temporary chest discomfort or pain that typically comes
on with exercise or emotional stress.
, What is the chain of survival? ✔️Early access, Early CPR, Early defibrillator, Early advance life support.
What are the signs of partial airway obstruction? ✔️Coughing, wheezing or gagging making a whistling
or crowing noise.
What are the aims of first aid? ✔️- Promote a safe environment
- Preserve life
- Prevent injury or illness from becoming worse
- Help promote recovery
- Provide comfort
What should a first aider do? ✔️- Asses the situation quickly
- Identify the nature of the injury or illness
- Arrange for medical services to attend (000 or 112)
- Manage the causality properly and appropriately
- Stay with the causality until you can pass them onto health care professionals
- Give further help if necessary
What is secondary casualty assessment? ✔️Head to toe examination
What can unconsciousness or an altered conscious state be caused by? ✔️- Direct injury of illness
affecting the brain
- Lack of oxygen to the brain
- Poisons and toxic products in the blood
Why is it important to follow the general principles of casualty management? ✔️A record of the
casualty's observations will assist their ongoing care. Any change in the casualty's observations could
indicate a serious change in their condition.
How do you clear and or open the airways? ✔️- Tilt head backwards
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