ADI Accidents, First Aid & Emergency Procedures 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the FIRST thing you should do when arriving at the scene of a road accident?
- Call 999 immediately
- Make the scene safe (Correct answer)
- Begin first aid on casualties
- Move any injured persons away from the vehicles
Correct answer: Make the scene safe
Making the scene safe is always the first priority to prevent further casualties, including yourself.
Question 2: A casualty is unconscious but breathing normally. In which position should they be placed?
- On their back with legs raised
- In the recovery (lateral) position (Correct answer)
- Sitting upright against a wall
- Face down on the ground
Correct answer: In the recovery (lateral) position
The recovery position keeps the airway open and allows fluids to drain, preventing choking in an unconscious but breathing casualty.
Question 3: When performing CPR on an adult, what is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths?
- 5:1
- 15:2
- 30:1
- 30:2 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 30:2
The current UK resuscitation guidelines recommend 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths for adult CPR.
Question 4: What is the correct depth for chest compressions when performing CPR on an adult?
- 2–3 cm
- 3–4 cm
- 5–6 cm (Correct answer)
- 7–8 cm
Correct answer: 5–6 cm
Compressions should be 5–6 cm deep to be effective in circulating blood during CPR.
Question 5: At what rate should chest compressions be delivered during adult CPR?
- 60–80 per minute
- 80–100 per minute
- 100–120 per minute (Correct answer)
- 120–140 per minute
Correct answer: 100–120 per minute
The Resuscitation Council UK recommends a compression rate of 100–120 per minute for effective CPR.
Question 6: What should you NOT do when treating a casualty who is showing signs of shock?
- Reassure them calmly
- Keep them warm with a blanket
- Give them water or food to drink (Correct answer)
- Loosen any tight clothing
Correct answer: Give them water or food to drink
You should never give food or drink to a casualty in shock, as this can cause complications, especially before surgery.
Question 7: A person's clothing is on fire. What is the correct action to take?
- Tell them to run to fresh air
- Remove the burning clothing immediately
- Wrap them in a heavy woollen blanket and roll them on the ground (Correct answer)
- Pour cold water over them straightaway
Correct answer: Wrap them in a heavy woollen blanket and roll them on the ground
Wrapping in a fire-resistant material such as wool and rolling smothers the flames; removing burning clothing can spread fire and cause further injury.
ADI Accidents, First Aid & Emergency Procedures 1
What is the FIRST thing you should do when arriving at the scene of a road accident?