ADI Accidents, First Aid & Emergency Procedures

Question 1

What is the FIRST thing you should do when arriving at the scene of a road accident?

Accepted Answer

Make the scene safe

Answer

Call 999 immediately

Answer

Begin first aid on casualties

Answer

Move any injured persons away from the vehicles

Question 2

A casualty is unconscious but breathing normally. In which position should they be placed?

Accepted Answer

In the recovery (lateral) position

Answer

On their back with legs raised

Answer

Sitting upright against a wall

Answer

Face down on the ground

Question 3

When performing CPR on an adult, what is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

5:1

Answer

15:2

Answer

30:1

Question 4

What is the correct depth for chest compressions when performing CPR on an adult?

Accepted Answer

5–6 cm

Answer

2–3 cm

Answer

3–4 cm

Answer

7–8 cm

Question 5

At what rate should chest compressions be delivered during adult CPR?

Accepted Answer

100–120 per minute

Answer

60–80 per minute

Answer

80–100 per minute

Answer

120–140 per minute

Question 6

What should you NOT do when treating a casualty who is showing signs of shock?

Accepted Answer

Give them water or food to drink

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Reassure them calmly

Answer

Keep them warm with a blanket

Answer

Loosen any tight clothing

Question 7

A person's clothing is on fire. What is the correct action to take?

Accepted Answer

Wrap them in a heavy woollen blanket and roll them on the ground

Answer

Tell them to run to fresh air

Answer

Remove the burning clothing immediately

Answer

Pour cold water over them straightaway