Accidents and Emergencies Flashcards
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What should you do if you break down on a motorway?
Answer: Pull onto the hard shoulder, move behind the barrier if possible, and use the emergency telephone
Pull onto the hard shoulder as far left as possible. Switch on hazard lights, get all occupants out via the nearside doors, move behind the barrier, and use the emergency telephone. Do not attempt repairs.
Where should occupants wait after a vehicle breaks down on the hard shoulder of a motorway?
Answer: Well away from the hard shoulder and carriageway, behind the crash barrier if available
Occupants should get out via the nearside doors and wait well away from the carriageway and hard shoulder, behind the crash barrier if there is one. Vehicles are frequently struck on the hard shoulder.
What should you do if a casualty has burns at an accident scene?
Answer: Cool the burn with clean, cool water for at least 20 minutes
Cool the burn with clean, cool water for at least 20 minutes. Do not apply creams, butter, or lotions. Do not burst blisters or remove clothing stuck to the burn. Cover with cling film if available.
If you witness a hit-and-run accident, what details should you try to note?
Answer: The vehicle's registration number, make, model, colour, and direction of travel
Try to note the registration number, make, model, colour, and direction of travel. Also note the time and location. Report this to the police as soon as possible — your information could be vital.
What is the main risk of moving a casualty with a suspected spinal injury?
Answer: It could cause permanent paralysis or worsen the spinal damage
Moving a casualty with a suspected spinal injury could damage the spinal cord, potentially causing permanent paralysis. Only move them if there is an immediate threat to life, such as fire.
What does a flashing amber beacon on a vehicle at an accident scene indicate?
Answer: A breakdown recovery vehicle or slow-moving vehicle
A flashing amber beacon indicates a slow-moving or recovery vehicle. At an accident scene, this would typically be a breakdown recovery vehicle. Blue beacons are for emergency services and green for doctors.