St John First Aid Study Notes UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What does DRSABCD? - CORRECT ANSWER- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- Knowledge, training and
experience.
What does CPR stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER- Cardio pulmonary resuscitation.
List in order, the Initial Assessment Priority? - CORRECT ANSWER- DRSABCD, shock,
bleeding, burns and wounds and fractures, minor wounds.
What is shock? - CORRECT ANSWER- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- Fever,
stiffening, jerking, eyes rolling up, blue face and lips, unconscious.
Define the condition of Angina? - CORRECT ANSWER- Angina is a temporary chest
discomfort or pain that typically comes on with exercise or emotional stress.
, What is the chain of survival? - CORRECT ANSWER- Early access, Early CPR, Early
defibrillator, Early advance life support.
What are the signs of partial airway obstruction? - CORRECT ANSWER- Coughing,
wheezing or gagging making a whistling or crowing noise.
What are the aims of first aid? - CORRECT ANSWER- - Promote a safe environment
- Preserve life
- Prevent injury or illness from becoming worse
- Help promote recovery
- Provide comfort
What should a first aider do? - CORRECT ANSWER- - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- Head to toe examination
What can unconsciousness or an altered conscious state be caused by? - CORRECT
ANSWER- - 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- - Tilt head backwards
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What does DRSABCD? - CORRECT ANSWER- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- Knowledge, training and
experience.
What does CPR stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER- Cardio pulmonary resuscitation.
List in order, the Initial Assessment Priority? - CORRECT ANSWER- DRSABCD, shock,
bleeding, burns and wounds and fractures, minor wounds.
What is shock? - CORRECT ANSWER- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- Fever,
stiffening, jerking, eyes rolling up, blue face and lips, unconscious.
Define the condition of Angina? - CORRECT ANSWER- Angina is a temporary chest
discomfort or pain that typically comes on with exercise or emotional stress.
, What is the chain of survival? - CORRECT ANSWER- Early access, Early CPR, Early
defibrillator, Early advance life support.
What are the signs of partial airway obstruction? - CORRECT ANSWER- Coughing,
wheezing or gagging making a whistling or crowing noise.
What are the aims of first aid? - CORRECT ANSWER- - Promote a safe environment
- Preserve life
- Prevent injury or illness from becoming worse
- Help promote recovery
- Provide comfort
What should a first aider do? - CORRECT ANSWER- - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- Head to toe examination
What can unconsciousness or an altered conscious state be caused by? - CORRECT
ANSWER- - 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- - Tilt head backwards
