Emergency Care

Why should an unconscious person be turned on their side?

• It prevents the tongue falling forward

• Fluid or vomit will drain from the mouth

• It takes pressure off the spinal column

• it is usually more comfortable than lying on the back

What should you do to control bleeding?

• Apply direct pressure, elevate and rest

• Apply antiseptic to the wound

• Give the casualty an aspirin

• Apply a tourniquet

What is the best position for someone who has fainted?

• Lying on their back with their legs raised

• Sitting down in a comfortable chair

• Sitting with their head betwentheir knees

• Lying in a lateral position

The treatment for a hot water burn is?

• Apply gentle, cool running water

• Apply ice to the burn

• Place under a warm shower

• Encourage to have a hot shower

At lunch, a casualty chokes on some food, you should:

• Give casualty a small amount of water to drink

• Remove the obstruction by putting your fingers down the casualty's thoat

• Lean the casualty forward and give back blows

• Tell the casualty to stay calm and breathe through their nose

A person is suffering an asthma attack, you would:

• Walk person around

• Encourage administration of medication and relaxation

• Have patient breathe into a paper bag

• Place patient into recovery position and monitor airway, breathing and circulation

A diabetic casualty is found tired and lethargic. You should:

• Give casualty some sugar or a sweet drink

• Slap casualty to see if they become alert

• Get someone to phone for an ambulance

• Don't give casualty anything to eat or drink

If someone is having an epileptic fit, it is important to:

• Prise mouth open so person can breathe

• Restrain person to prevent injury

• Get someone to call an ambulance

• Protect person from self injury