CSCS First Aid 4

Question 1

What does the 'B' in DR ABC stand for?

Accepted Answer

Breathing

Answer

Bandage

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Bleeding

Answer

Burns

Question 2

Which of the following is a welfare requirement for first aid on construction sites under CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

First aid equipment must be provided in a suitable location accessible to all workers

Answer

A hospital must be within 1 mile of the site

Answer

Only the principal contractor needs first aid training

Answer

First aid kits are optional if a hospital is nearby

Question 3

A worker is found unconscious and not breathing on a construction site. After calling 999, what should you do while waiting for the ambulance?

Accepted Answer

Begin CPR at 30 compressions to 2 breaths

Answer

Place them in the recovery position and wait

Answer

Elevate their legs above heart level

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Give them water to drink

Question 4

Where should AED pads be placed on a casualty?

Accepted Answer

One below the right collarbone and one on the lower left side of the chest

Answer

Both pads on the left side of the chest

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Both pads on the stomach

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One on each arm

Question 5

What type of first aid certificate is required for construction workers acting as first aiders under UK law?

Accepted Answer

An Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate from an HSE-approved provider

Answer

A basic awareness certificate

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Any online first aid course certificate

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A St John Ambulance membership card

Question 6

How should you treat a suspected spinal injury on a construction site while waiting for the emergency services?

Accepted Answer

Keep the casualty still and support their head and neck in a neutral position

Answer

Roll the casualty onto their side immediately

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Sit the casualty upright to aid breathing

Answer

Remove their hard hat to check for head injuries