HLTAID011 Online Assessment – National First Aid Training

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HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid

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Section Three - Choking
23. A middle-aged man suddenly becomes distressed. He appears to be choking and points to his throat. He cannot speak and his face is turning blue. You should:*
- A. Reassure him and offer him a glass of water
- B. Encourage him to cough to help dislodge the obstruction
- C. Begin CPR
- D. Lean him forward and give up to 5 back blows between the shoulder blades followed by 5 chest thrusts
Incorrect, please try again.
Correct.
24. For a person who is coughing and appears to be choking, you should:*
- A. Encourage the patient to cough to help dislodge the obstruction
- B. Apply sharp back blows to help dislodge the obstruction
- C. Apply abdominal thrusts to help dislodge the obstruction
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Correct.

Section Ten - Poisoning
49. A poison may be injected, inhaled, ingested (through the mouth) or absorbed (through the skin)*
- A. False
- B. True
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Correct.
50. When managing a person who has inhaled a poison. You should:*
- A. Give water to help dilute the poison
- B. Carefully assess for dangers to ensure that you are not also affected and call 000
- C. Induce vomiting
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Correct.

Section Eleven - Heat / Cold Injury
51. Heat Exhaustion and Dehydration is best managed by:*
- A. Having the patient rest or lay down in a cool place
- B. Fan the patient to help stay cool
- C. Give sips of cool water if conscious and not feeling sick (should vomiting/nausea prevent rehydration and shock is noticeable, or if not improving Call 000
- D. All of the above
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Correct.
52. Hypothermia is best managed by:*
- A. Gradual cooling to help lower body temperature
- B. Gradual warming to help elevate body temperature
- C. Direct heat (such as a heater / fireplace) to quickly increase body temperature
- D. Direct cooling to quickly reduce body temperature
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Correct.

Section Sixteen - Eye / Ear and Nose Injuries
70. The best way to manage a blood nose is by:*
- A. Sitting the person up with their head leaning backward and pinching the soft part of the nose for about 10 minutes and apply cold compress around the neck or forehead
- B. Sitting the person up with their head leaning forward pinching the soft part of the nose for about 10 minutes and apply cold compress around the neck or forehead
- C. Lying flat and pinching the soft part of the nose for about 10 minutes
- D. Place / pack tissues inside their nostrils to help stop the bleeding
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Correct.
71. A minor eye irritation can be managed by using a gentle stream of water to flush the object out*
- A. True
- B. False
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Correct.
72. If a child has an object firmly lodged in the ear, you may use a stream of water / liquid to help dislodge it*
- A. True
- B. False
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Correct.

Section Nineteen - Crush Injury
81. As a general rule crush syndrome injury is where:*
- A. A major muscle mass is involved
- B. Prolonged period of compression may be as little as one hour but typically 4-6 hours
- C. Blood circulation to the affected area is compromised / restricted
- D. All of the above
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Correct.
82. The crushing force should:*
- A. Not be removed as sudden removal can cause further injury
- B. Be removed quickly if physically possible and safe to do so
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Correct.

Section Twenty - Abdominal Injury
83. An abdominal trauma wound can lead to organs protruding. You should:*
- A. Gently place them back into the abdomen
- B. Don’t touch them – wait for Ambulance
- C. Cover with a moist, preferably sterile non-stick type dressing or plastic wrap
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Correct.
84. For an unconscious patient with abdominal injuries. You should:*
- A. Be prepared to commence CPR if patient stops breathing
- B. Ensure the patient is placed into the recovery position taking care to support the abdomen
- C. Monitor the patient for response, airway, normal breathing while awaiting for Ambulance
- D. All of the above
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Correct.

Section Twenty One - Drowning
85. You find a child face down in a backyard pool. You should:*
- A. Remove child from the water – carry with head downwards to help drainage of fluid
- B. Be prepared to commence CPR if patient stops breathing
- C. Place in recovery position in the event of regurgitation and vomiting
- D. All of the above
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Correct.
86. Vomiting and regurgitation is common during resuscitation and after care management of a patient. This may be due to incorrect resuscitation technique or may be unavoidable.*
- A. True
- B. False
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Correct.
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