CSCS First Aid 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the 'D' in the DR ABC protocol stand for?
- Diagnosis
- Danger (Correct answer)
- Defibrillation
- Dressing
Correct answer: Danger
In the DR ABC primary survey, D stands for Danger. Before approaching a casualty on a construction site, you must first check for dangers to yourself, bystanders, and the casualty.
Question 2: What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for adult CPR as taught on UK construction sites?
- 15:2
- 30:2 (Correct answer)
- 15:1
- 30:1
Correct answer: 30:2
The Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines specify a ratio of 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths for adult CPR. This ratio applies to both trained first aiders and lay rescuers.
Question 3: Under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, what is the minimum first aid provision an employer must make?
- A fully stocked first aid room
- A trained first aider on every shift
- An appointed person and a suitably stocked first aid kit (Correct answer)
- Two first aiders per 50 workers
Correct answer: An appointed person and a suitably stocked first aid kit
The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide, as a minimum, an appointed person to take charge of first aid arrangements and a suitably stocked first aid kit. The level of provision beyond this depends on a risk assessment.
Question 4: How long should a burn be cooled under cool running water according to UK first aid guidance?
- 5 minutes
- 10 minutes
- 20 minutes (Correct answer)
- 30 minutes
Correct answer: 20 minutes
UK first aid guidance states that burns should be cooled under cool running water for at least 20 minutes. This reduces pain, swelling, and the risk of scarring. Cling film can then be applied loosely after cooling.
Question 5: What is the primary method for controlling severe bleeding on a construction site?
- Apply a cold compress
- Raise the limb above the head only
- Apply direct pressure to the wound (Correct answer)
- Wash the wound with antiseptic
Correct answer: Apply direct pressure to the wound
The primary method for controlling severe bleeding is to apply direct pressure to the wound, ideally using a sterile dressing or clean cloth. A tourniquet should only be used as a last resort when direct pressure has failed to control catastrophic bleeding.
Question 6: What is the difference between an 'appointed person' and a 'first aider' under UK health and safety regulations?
- There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable
- An appointed person holds an advanced trauma certificate
- An appointed person takes charge of first aid arrangements but is not required to hold a first aid certificate (Correct answer)
- A first aider is only responsible for calling the emergency services
Correct answer: An appointed person takes charge of first aid arrangements but is not required to hold a first aid certificate
Under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, an appointed person takes charge of first aid arrangements and calls the emergency services when needed, but does not need a first aid qualification. A first aider must hold a valid certificate from an HSE-approved training provider.
CSCS First Aid 1
What does the 'D' in the DR ABC protocol stand for?