PCBA - Health and Safety - Quiz 1 - Holistic College Dublin

What is first aid?

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

What is the correct first aid for a client who has fainted?

How often should electrical equipment be tested by a qualified electrician?

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

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

Lie the client down with raised legs and ask them 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
Sit the client down leaning forward slightly, pinch the bridge of the nose whilst breathing deeply and encourage them to use their inhaler. 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

When would you use water to extinguish a fire?

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 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

What is the purpose of an accident book?

To record an injury and the action taken and to document written evidence for any insurance claim
To keep record of up to date first aid procedures
To document written evidence of all negative feedback
To document written and photographic evidence of any unsafe areas in the salon/clinic and report to the manager

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

What is the correct first aid for an epileptic fit?

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

PCBA – Health and Safety – Quiz 1