PCBA - Health and Safety - First Aid - Quiz 2

1. Question

A water extinguisher should NOT be used on which type of fire?

Paper
Wood
Burning liquids
Textiles

2. Question

What is the correct emergency first aid for a client with an asthma attack?

Sit the client down leaning forward slightly, pinch the bridge of the nose whilst breathing deeply and encourage them to use their inhaler. If sever, call for an ambulance
Lie the client down with raised legs and ask them to breath slowly and deeply. If severe, call for an ambulance
Sit the client down leaning forward slightly and resting on a support. Encourage them to use their inhaler and to breathe slowly and deeply. If severe, call for an ambulance
Sit the client down leaning backwards slightly, encourage them to use their inhaler and call for an ambulance

3. Question

What is the correct first aid for an insect sting?

Brush or scrape the sting off sideways with your fingernail or the blunt edge of a knife. Raise the affected area and apply an ice pack or cold compress. Advise the casualty to see their doctor if pain and swelling persist
Use a tweezers to remove the sting if visible. Raise the affected area and apply a warm compress. Advise the casualty to see their doctor if pain and swelling persist
Brush or scrape the sting off sideways with your fingernail or the blunt edge of a knife. Raise the affected area and apply a hot compress. Advise the casualty to see their doctor if pain and swelling persist
Use a tweezers to remove the sting if visible. Raise the affected area and apply a cold compress. Advise the casualty to see their doctor if pain and swelling persist

4. Question

Which of the following is NOT important when supervising an evacuation in the case of a fire alarm?

Ensure belongings are taken
Ensure the meeting point is made clear
Organise people to move swiftly and quietly out of the building
Ensure belongings are left behind

5. Question

What is the correct percentage of salt and water solution for a person suffering from heat exhaustion?

One tablespoon of salt per 1 litre of water
Two teaspoons of salt per 1 litre of water
One teaspoon of salt per 1 litre of water
Half a teaspoon of salt per 1 litre of water

6. Question

What is the correct first aid for sunburn?

Cover the casualty’s skin with light clothing, move into the shade and give sips of water. If severe, obtain medical aid
Cool the affected area in a cold bath for 5 minutes, give sips of water and apply antiseptic cream. If severe, obtain medical aid
Cover casualty with a blanket, place in the shade and cool the are with calamine lotion or after sun products. Place a light bandage over the area and give occasional sips of cold water. If severe, obtain medical aid
Cover the casualty’s skin with light clothing, move into the shade and cool the affected area by sponging or immersing in a cold bath for 10 minutes. Take frequent sips of cold water and apply calamine lotion or aftersun products. If severe, obtain medical aid

7. Question

What is the correct first aid for a migraine?

Help the client to take any medication you may have available in the salon/clinic. Put the client in the recover position, place a cold compress on the back of their neck and call an ambulance
Help the client to take any medication they may have for a migraine attack. Advise him/her to lie down or sleep for a few hours in a quiet, dark room. Provide a container and some towels in case of vomiting. If this is the first attack, advise them to see their doctor
Advise the client to sit in a quiet room for half an hour. Give him/her an aspirin for the pain and towels and a container in case of vomiting. Call an ambulance
Help the client to take any medication you may have available in the salon/clinic. Advise them to go home immediately and rest for a few hours in a dark room. Advise them to see their doctor

8. Question

What is the correct first aid for a nosebleed?

Pinch the soft part of the nose for 5 minutes and ask the client to lean back. If bleeding does not stop, continue pressure for two further periods of 5 minutes. If bleeding lasts for more than 15 minutes, send casualty to hospital in a supine position
Pinch the soft part of the nose for 10 minutes and ask the client to lean forward. If bleeding does not stop, continue pressure for two further periods of 10 minutes. If bleeding lasts for more than 30 minutes, send casualty to hospital in the treatment position
Pinch the tip of the nose for 10 minutes and ask the client to lean back. If bleeding does not stop, call for medical assistance
Pinch the bridge of the nose for 10 minutes and ask the client to lean back. If bleeding does not stop, call for medical assistance

9. Question

What is the correct first aid for an epileptic fit?

Support casualty if falling, during convulsion put in recovery position, loosen clothing around the neck
Make space and restrain casualty. Call the emergency services if casualty is unconscious for more than 5 minutes
Support casualty if falling, make space, loosen clothing around the neck and protect the head. When convulsion has ceased, put in recovery position and stay with casualty until complete recovery. Call the emergency services if casualty is unconscious for more than 10 minutes or has repeated fits
Support casualty if falling, make space and protect the head. Call the emergency services if casualty is unconscious for more than 10 minutes

10. Question

What is the correct first aid for an electrical burn?

Flood the injury with cold water at the point of the entry of the current only and place a clean fluffy material over the burn, dial for an ambulance
Flood the injury with hot water at the entry and exit point of the current, place non-fluffy material over the burn, dial for an ambulance
Flood the injury with cold water at the entry and exit point of the current, place a clean non-fluffy material over the burn, dial for an ambulance
Flood the injury with cold water, apply an antiseptic cream and an adhesive dressing over the burn, call for an ambulance

11. Question

What is first aid?

The definition of an injury
The first person at the scene of an accident
The arrival of a medically qualified person at the scene of an accident
The initial assistance given to a casualty before the arrival of a medically qualified person

12. Question

Which of the following is the correct first aid procedure for a minor cut?

Wipe the wound and surrounding area with an alcohol wipe, elevate the injured part above the level of the heart and cover with a bandage
Place under running water or use an alcohol free wipe, pat dry with a gauze swab and cover the wound with a sterile gauze. Elevate the injured part above the level of the heart, clean the surrounding area with soap and water, remove the wound covering and apply an adhesive dressing
Place under running water, pat dry with a sterile swab, elevate the injured part above the level of the heart and leave to heal
Place in a bowl of water, elevate the injured part above the level of the heart and dry the area with a sterile gauze. Applyantiseptic cream and cover with an adhesive dressing

13. Question

What is the correct first aid for a heart attack?

Place the client in a half-sitting position, with the client’s head and shoulders well supported and knees bent to ease the strain on the heart. Dial the emergency services. If the client has medication for angina, help him/her to take it. Constantly monitor the client until help arrives
Lay the client down flat on his/her back. Dial the emergency services. If the client has medication for angina, help him/her to take it. Constantly monitor the client until help arrives
Lay the client down on his/her stomach. Dial the emergency services. If the client has medication for angina, help him/her to take it. Constantly monitor the client until help arrives
Sit the client in the upright position. Dial the emergency services. If the client has medication for angina, help him/her to take it. Constantly monitor the client until help arrives

PCBA – Health and Safety – First Aid – Quiz 2