Life support

Instructions:

For the seven questions:

• choose the correct answer
• write down your answer.

1. If you are first on the scene where it appears somebody has been electrocuted, what should you first do?

1. Access the first aid kit.
2. Notify the boss/employer.
3. Assess the situation and switch off power supply if safe to do so.
4. Determine the person's level of consciousness.

2. To check a person’s level of consciousness you should:

1. shake them
2. shine a bright light in their eyes
3. breath two quick breaths into their mouth
4. touch them gently and speak loudly.

3. When you need emergency assistance immediately, who should you call?

1. 000.
2. 911.
3. Your closest hospital.
4. The police department.

4. A first aid kit should always be kept:

1. locked
2. unlocked.

5. In what position do you place someone for the ‘recovery’ position?

1. On their back.
2. On their front.
3. On their side.

6. How many breaths should you first give a person on discovering they are not breathing?

1. 2.
2. 5.
3. 10.
4. 15.

7. Where is the correct position to apply cardiac compressions on a casualty?

1. Left hand side of chest.
2. Middle of chest.
3. Top of chest.
4. Below middle of chest.

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