First Aid for Casualty Management

In which situation should you consider moving a casualty?

• When the casualty is comfortable

• When there are life-threatening hazards

• When the casualty is conscious

• When the casualty is not in pain

What is the correct technique for lifting a casualty?

• Bend your waist and use your back

• Stand far from the object and use your arms

• Bend your knees and use your legs

• Keep your legs straight and bend your back

Which carry method is suitable for a casualty who cannot support themselves and there is only one rescuer?

• Two-hand seat

• Firefighters carry

• Four-hand seat

• Chair Carry

What should you suspect if a casualty has fluid coming from their ears after an accident?

• Concussion

• Pelvic injury

• Head or spinal injury

• Broken arm

Which of the following is a sign of a concussion?

• Severe local scalp pain

• Partial or complete loss of consciousness

• Rapid breathing

• Increased appetite

What is a symptom of compression in a head injury?

• Equal size of pupils

• Increased level of consciousness

• Unequal size of pupils

• Rapid pulse rate

What is the first step in stabilizing a suspected head or spinal injury?

• Move the casualty to a comfortable position

• Tell the casualty not to move

• Apply pressure to the injury site

• Give the casualty water

Which of the following is a sign of a pelvic injury?

• Bruising around the hips

• Clear speech

• Ability to walk

• No pain

What should you do if a casualty with a head injury is unconscious and the history is unknown?

• Assume they are fine and wait for them to wake up

• Always suspect a head/spinal injury

• Move them to a sitting position

• Give them food and water

What is the primary concern when performing vehicle extraction?

• Comfort of the casualty

• Speed of extraction

• Safety of the casualty and responders

• Keeping the vehicle intact