Your DetailsName* First Last Date of Birth* DD slash MM slash YYYY Email* Note: Do NOT press back or forward in your web browser, use the Next and Previous buttons at the bottom of the assessment. When swiping up and down the assessment, make sure you do NOT accidentally change your answers. At completion of the Assessment, make sure you click Submit to send us your answers. Multiple ChoiceAnswer all questions1. The Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) produces guidelines to meet its objectives in resuscitation techniques and terminology. What are these objectives?* Develops and publishes guidelines Reviews and updates guidelines by consultation with member bodies and other experts Review world literature and research in resuscitation All of the above 2. The Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR) provides first aid guidelines to the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC):* True False 3. What are some standard workplace practices to ensure a basic level of infection prevention and control?* Proper Hand Hygiene Use of PPE How to handle and dispose of sharps All of the above 4. What Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used for infection prevention and control when delivering rescue breaths?* Eyeglasses Spacers Resuscitation barrier devices Inhalers 5. Refresher training for CPR should be completed every:* 3 years 2 years 5 years 1 year 6. Refresher training for First Aid should be completed every:* 3 years 2 years 5 years 1 year 7. The Code of Practice First Aid in the Workplace provides practical guidance for all workers in the workplace to effectively provide?* CPR in the workplace Legal advice First Aid in the workplace First Aid and CPR in the workplace 8. Where would you find a list of the recommended contents for a First Aid kit?* Work Health and Safety Code of Practice Code of Practice – First Aid in the Workplace Workplace Emergency Code of Practice All of the above 9. How do workplaces safeguard sensitive medical information?* Developing policies and procedures for privacy and confidentiality File records appropriately ensuring only authorised people have access Ensuring workers are informed about the legal ramifications for leaking sensitive information All of the above 10. We have a duty of care when an incident requiring CPR arises including:* Assessing the situation to ensure personal safety and the safety of others Providing First Aid if trained to do so and providing comfort and support to a person in distress Seeking help All of the above 11. Once you commence CPR, the law states that you must keep going until:* Medical assistance arrives to take over or declare the casualty officially deceased Vital signs return Exhaustion makes it impossible to continue or the situation becomes dangerous All of the above 12. Which of the following statements are important to consider before providing First Aid or CPR?* Knowing your own skills and limitations Taking all reasonable steps to follow the ARC CPR guidelines and ensuring that you, bystanders, and the casualty are not in danger Displaying respectful behaviour and gaining consent if the person if conscious All of the above 13. What legal obligation does a first aider have with regards to gaining consent from a casualty before proceeding with First Aid?* You must gain consent from a casualty who is conscious before commencing First Aid You can’t perform First Aid or CPR if the person is unconscious Consent is not required if you think that they really need your help Contact law enforcement before commencing CPR 14. Under the ARC guidelines, when is consent not needed to provide CPR on a casualty?* When the casualty is conscious and breathing When emergency services arrive When law enforcement arrives When the casualty is unconscious and not breathing 15. In the provision of providing First Aid and/or CPR, what does the Privacy Act 1988 protect?* Protects international travellers from needing to provide important medical data when visiting Australia Protects first aid responders against negligence when performing First Aid Protects medical data from being circulated to the general public and ensures it is handled by authorised workers only Protects First Aid responders from being summoned to testify in a court of law about treatment given to a casualty 16. What are the symptoms of PTSD first aiders or casualties may experience after a traumatic event?* Anxiety, mood swings, insomnia, depression Manic episodes, frenzied speaking Suspicion, taking risks, paranoia OCD, mistrustful, violent or illegal behaviour 17. Which professional organisations below can help manage stress and anxiety?* Workcover NSW Lifeline, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP’s) Headroom, Flutterby Heart to Health, Link-Down 18. Why is it important to consider risks and hazards before providing First Aid or CPR?* Your own safety is important You must make sure that the victim is safe Failing to consider legal and ethical obligations could lead to consequences All of the above 19. There may be a range of hazards at the scene of an incident. What is the first thing that you should do when arriving at the scene of a first aid emergency?* Rush to the scene, the danger is over Ignore any dangers, saving a life if your first priority Identify, assess, and manage any dangers, risks, or potential hazards to make the scene safer for yourself and others Assess if the casualty is responsive 20. Priorities when managing an emergency are:* Quickly assess the situation Check for danger - assess and manage the risks to the rescuer, others, and the casualty Send for help All of the above 21. What is ARC’s ‘Basic Life Support’ process?* DRS BCDE DRS ABCD RDS ABCD SDR ABCD 22. What is the talk and touch method (COWS) that may be used to check the casualty’s responses?* Can you hear me, open your eyes, what’s your name, squeeze my hand Can you see me, open your eyes, what’s your name, squeeze my hand Can you hear me, open your mouth, what’s your name, squeeze my hand Can you hear me, open your eyes, what’s my name, squeeze my hand 23. Select the primary emergency services contact numbers used in Australia:* Call 911 and 000 from a mobile Call 112 and 999 from a mobile Call 000 and 112 from a mobile Call 999 and 911 from a mobile 24. When calling emergency services, what details do you need to give to the operator?* Your name and number you are calling from The address of the incident with nearest cross street / landmark The type of emergency / incident and condition of casualty All of the above 25. Why is it important to have a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology to apply First Aid and CPR effectively?* You need to know how the heart circulates blood before you commence CPR It helps to recognise signs and symptoms and appropriately apply First Aid and CPR It is important to know how a bone is broken Providing CPR for adults, children and infants is exactly the same 26. Airway management is required to provide an open airway when the person?* Is unconscious Has an obstructed airway Is in a position where their body is obstructing their airway All of the above 27. What are the advantages of leaving a person in the position they have been found to assess airway and breathing? (Select two (2) responses)* Takes less time to perform Avoids movement It is easy to clear the mouth of debris It is easier to open the mouth in the position they have been found 28. In what situation would you need to roll a person onto their side?* To get a better look at the airway It is easier to perform CPR when the casualty is on their side When the airway needs to be cleared because it is obstructed with fluid or debris When the person is unconscious and not breathing normally 29. What manoeuvre is used to open the airway on adults and children aged 1 to 18 years?* Neutral position manoeuvre Heimlich manoeuvre Head tilt / chin lift manoeuvre Rolling the person onto the side manoeuvre 30. Why is it important to keep an infant’s (<12 months old) head in a neutral position?* An infant’s trachea is soft and pliable and may be distorted by the backward health tilt or jaw thrust An infant’s trachea is hard and rigid making it difficult to perform the head tilt / chin lift manoeuvre Even a gentle head tilt will not allow sufficient opening of the airway to provide CPR The backward head tilt on an infant will cause permanent spinal damage 31. What is the appropriate compression-to-ventilation ratio for CPR for all casualties irrespective of age?* 4 cycles of 30:2 every 2 minutes 6 cycles of 30:2 every 2 minutes 5 cycles of 30:2 every 2 minutes 5 cycles of 30:2 every 3 minutes 32. Chest compressions should be provided at a rate of approximately:* 130 to 140 /min 90 to 100 / min 140 to 150/ min 100 to 120 / min 33. The compression depth for CPR, irrespective of age is:* 3cm depth of chest 1/3 depth of chest 1/2 depth of chest 2cm depth chest 34. What is the correct technique for delivery of rescue breaths for adults and children (1 to 18 years)? (Select three (3) responses)* Use head tilt / chin lift, take a breath, and place your mouth over the person mouth Pinch the nose and correct head tilt Give small breaths (cheek puffs) holding the head so the chin doesn’t drop Blow into the mouth and then turn your head to see if their chest rises and falls with the breath 35. What is the correct technique for delivery of rescue puffs/ breaths to an infant under 12 months old? (Select two (2) responses)* Apply maximum head tilt and using small breaths Seal the infant’s nose and mouth to ensure a tight seal Use small breaths (cheek puffs) and hold the head so the chin doesn’t drop Blow large puffs into their mouth 36. What is the appropriate hand positioning and compression technique for adults?* Using two fingers on the sternum/middle of the chest Place the heal of the hand in the centre of the chest with the other hand on top Place one hand in the middle of the chest elbows locked Place two hands on the stomach rocking back and forward 37. What is the appropriate hand positioning and compression technique for children 1 to 18 years old?* Using two fingers on the sternum/middle of the chest Either the one or two hand technique in the centre of the chest Place two hands on the stomach rocking back and forward Use one hand, elbows locked, using thumps and quick jabs 38. What is the appropriate hand positioning and compression technique for an infant (under 12 months)?* The two-finger technique in the centre of the chest Either the one or two hand techniques in the middle of the chest Place the heal of the hand in the centre of the chest with the other hand on top Use four-finger technique in the middle of the chest 39. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) must only be used on:* Casualties who are unconscious and breathing normally Casualties who are unresponsive and not breathing normally Drowning victims Adult casualties 40. Correct pad placement ensures?* The casualty in cardiac arrest will survive The rescuer will not receive an electric shock A shock can be delivered over a medical device A shock is delivered on an axis through the heart 41. What are the safety and maintenance requirements of an AED?* Follow the prompts of the AED and do not touch the person during shock delivery Follow manufacturers guidelines to ensure regular maintenance is conducted Do not place pads over medical devices such as pacemakers or medication patches All of the above 42. What are the objectives of the chain of survival? (Select two (2) responses)* Rapid administration of CPR helps the casualty to keep oxygen flow to the brain Early administration of CPR in sudden cardiac arrest to maximise lifesaving potential Cardiac arrest is potentially reversible if immediate help is given Cardiac arrest is irreversible even if immediate help is given 43. 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