Big First Aid Lesson Quiz

Big First Aid Lesson Secondary Quiz Head injuries

If someone has bumped and bruised their head, it is best to give them a hot pack wrapped in a cloth to hold against their injury. True or False

Part of the treatment for dealing with a head injury, is checking the casualty’s level of response. True or False

AVPU stand for? A_lert______V_oice______P_ain______U_nresponsive______

Soft tissue injuries

A sprain is when a ligament has been twisted or torn. True or false

What does RICE stand for when treating a sprain? Write the correct word/s in the spaces

Rest______

Ice______

Comfortable support ______

Elevation ______

Asthma Attack

What organ does asthma affect? a) Heart b) Lungs c) Brain

It is best to lay a person down who is having breathing difficulties. True or False

Allergic reaction On diagnosing a severe allergic reaction, you need to phone 999 and ask for an ambulance straight away. True or False

A person who has an allergic reaction will always have difficulty in breathing. True or False

Draw a line to match the conditions to their signs and symptoms Difficulty in breathing Wheezing Swelling of the tongue and throat Itchy or puffy eyes Asthma attack Signs of shock

Brief unconsciousness Soft tissue injury Head wound Dizziness Feeling sick Headache Difficulty in breathing Allergic reaction Confusion Wheezing Coughing Distress Head injury Grey-blue tinge to lips Pain and tenderness Difficulty in moving Swelling and bruising

What injuries and conditions need to go to hospital? Circle the answers.

Severe asthma attack

An asthma attack sufferer who is now breathing normally

Severe allergic reaction with breathing difficulties

A sprained ankle (unless the pain is severe, or they can’t use their limb at all)

A casualty with a head injury who is losing consciousness and keeps being sick