Emergency and First Aid Flashcards
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A passenger has collapsed and is not breathing. What is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for adult CPR?
Answer: 30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths
The standard adult CPR ratio is 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.
A passenger on your coach is having a severe asthma attack. What should you do?
Answer: Sit them upright, help them use their inhaler if they have one, and call 999 if the attack does not improve quickly
Sitting upright helps breathing, and their inhaler provides immediate medication. Call 999 if the attack is severe.
What should you do if a passenger sustains a severe burn from a spilled hot drink on your bus?
Answer: Cool the burn with cool running water for at least 20 minutes, then cover loosely with cling film
Cool running water for at least 20 minutes is the primary first aid treatment for burns.
A passenger has fainted on your bus. After checking they are breathing, what position should you place them in?
Answer: Lying down with legs raised above the level of their heart
Raising the legs above heart level helps blood flow to the brain, the most common cause of fainting.
You find an AED available nearby after a passenger collapses in cardiac arrest. Should you use it?
Answer: Yes - modern AEDs are designed for use by anyone and give voice instructions
Modern public-access AEDs are designed for anyone to use, with clear voice prompts.
A passenger is choking and cannot speak, cough, or breathe. What is the correct sequence of actions?
Answer: Give up to 5 back blows, then up to 5 abdominal thrusts, alternating until the blockage clears
The standard choking protocol is alternating between 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts.