PADI RTO First Aid Student Manual

25. To re-warm a casualty with mild hypothermia, have them perform some physical exercise to gen- erate heat. True False 26. Heat exhaustion is a life-threatening medical emergency. True False 27. Hypothermia is a condition where a casualty has become excessively cold and they may die if not treated immediately. True False 28. A casualty with suspected dehydration: Should be encourage to move to a cool area and sip fluids Drink as many fluids as quickly as possible This not a medical emergency. 29. A casualty should be restrained during an epileptic seizure if they are in danger of hurting some- one or themselves. True False 30. A casualty has got chemicals splashed in their eye. What treatment would you provide? Ask the casualty to roll their eyes continuously until they feel better. Immediately flush eye with water for 15 minutes or until Emergency Medical Services arrive. Don’t do anything except call Emergency Medical Services. Cover the affected eye with a moist bandage 31. During an injury assessment blood and fluid is found in the casualty’s ears. Should the Emergency Responder continue the assessment? Yes, as more life threatening injuries may be found. No, as this indicates a head injury and the casualty should keep still until the Emergency Medical Services arrive. No, as this indicates a spinal injury. Yes, a full examination must always be done and a report given to Emergency Medical Services personnel 32. State what each letter stands for when treating sprains and strains: R = I = C = E =

HLTAID003 - PROVIDE FIRST AID

HLTAID003 - PROVIDE FIRST AID

FA – Independent Study Knowledge Review Please complete and return this independent study Knowledge Review (preferably by email) to your Trainer before attending the face-to-face portion of your training program. Notes: Question numbers continue from previous unit of competency: HLTAID002 Provide BLS. Unless otherwise indicated, select only one response that best answers the question. Student Name:  Date: 18. Frostbite should be treated as a medical emergency. True False 19. Hypothermia is a condition where a casualty has become excessively cold and they may die if not treated immediately. True False 20. When you witness an object fall onto a co-worker it is important to: try to quickly remove the crushing object leave the object in place and activate EMS do nothing 21. When dealing with a dehydrated casualty it is important you do not give them any food or liquids. True False 22. Casualties suffering from __________________ blood sugar may appear pale, have moist skin and sweat excessively. Casualties may complain of a headache and dizziness and be irritable and confused. Low High 23. A casualty suffering from a venomous bite or sting: Should run as quickly as possible to EMS Should be kept calm and relaxed until EMS arrive This not a medical emergency. Care for themselves by washing the wound and applying a plaster 24. Hypothermia is a condition when the body temperature drops below 35°C. True False

III-13

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PADI RTO

PADI RTO