Test – HLTAID001 – National First Aid Training

Section Two - Resuscitation / Cardiac Arrest

11. You should commence CPR when a patient is:*

A. Unconscious, Not Responding, Not Breathing Normally, Not Moving
B. Unconscious, Breathing Normally, Not Responding, Not Moving
C. Conscious, Responding. Breathing Normally, Moving
D. All of the above

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12. The recovery position is life saving because it helps maintain a clear and open airway by:*

A. Causing the jaw and tongue to fall forward
B. Allowing blood, vomit or other fluid to drain, thereby minimising the risk of airway obstruction
C. Reducing the risk of inhaling foreign material
D. All of the above

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13. The 4 steps in the chain of survival are:*

A. Early Recognition, Early Defibrillation, Early Ambulance, Early Hospital Assistance
B. Early Defibrillation, Early CPR, Early Ambulance Response, Early Medical Treatment
C. Early Recognition, Early CPR, Early Defibrillation, Early Advanced Life Support

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14. A first aider must commence chest compressions if the patient is unconscious and not breathing normally. The point of compression for all age groups is in the centre of the chest.*

A. True
B. False

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15. An unconscious patient who is not breathing normally is considered to be in cardiac arrest.*

A. False
B. True

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16. What is the correct CPR ratio?*

A. 30 breaths to 2 compressions
B. 30 compressions to 30 breaths
C. 30 compressions to 2 breaths

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17. To open the airway of a child or adult, you must apply:*

A. Backward head tilt
B. Chin lift
C. A combination of backward head tilt and chin lift

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18. When applying an AED, it is important that the electrodes (pads) are placed on the patient’s chest according to the diagrams.*

A. True
B. False
C. Not important

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19. A man is unconscious and is breathing? You position him:*

A. On his back
B. On his side (recovery position)
C. On his back with the legs raised
D. On his back with the head turned to the side

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20. When do I stop resuscitation?*

A. If the patient responds or begins breathing normally
B. If ambulance or medical assistance arrives and takes over
C. If you are physically or emotionally unable to continue
D. Any of the above

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21. The Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that CPR be updated:*

A. every 5 years
B. every 12 months
C. every 3 years
D. as required

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22. Patient consent should be obtained before providing first aid.*

A. True
B. False

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