Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) – Assessment Test

Giving first aid to a hurt or sick person straight away can make them feel better, get better soon and sometimes save life.   [True or False]

Many deaths could be prevented if first aid was given before emergency services arrive.   [True or False]

What is the primary goal of first aid?   [One correct answer]

What is the second P in the 3 Ps of first aid?   [One correct answer]

Which priority of the first aider involves using the ABC protocol?   [One correct answer]

Good standards of infection prevention and control are essential to safeguard the health and safety of everyone.    [True or False]

Germs can also be spread by touching surfaces or equipment which have not been cleaned properly.   [True or False]

It is also important to decontaminate your hands before eating or handling food and after using the toilet.   [True or False]

Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, face mask and aprons when attending an individual who is coughing and sneezing. Why is this important?   [Multiple choice]

Germs causing gastro-intestinal infections are spread through which of these 4 means?   [One correct answer]

Individuals who are infected may be a source of infection to others. What is this called? [One correct answer]

Which two things are very important in preventing cross infection?   [Multiple choice]

It is important to follow the correct procedure for handling and disposing of sharp objects.   [True or False]

Before you attend a casualty with an injury caused by a sharp object, it is important that you don the appropriate PPE, provide the first aid and discard the PPE which you have donned in an appropriate way.   [True or False]

Primary survey is basically looking for anything life threatening while dealing with your casualty.   [True or False]

Throughout the primary survey your follow an acronym called D R A B C. What does the letter ” R ” stand for?   [One correct answer]

Throughout the primary survey your follow an acronym called D R A B C. What does the letter ” B ” stand for?   [One correct answer]

If the casualty is responding, their airway is clear and they are breathing normally, you then have to stay with them and provide reassurance.   [True or False]

Before placing the casualty into a recovery position, if you notice that they are bleeding, your priority is to stop the bleeding.   [True or False]

Secondary survey is used to determine the extent of the casualty’s injury.   [True or False]

Secondary survey does not involve looking at the history of the events which lead to the casualty being injured.   [True or False]

When should a casualty be placed in a recovery position?   [One correct answer]

When should you perform a CPR on the casualty?   [One correct answer]

While placing the casualty in a recovery position, if you observe them wearing glasses, you are allowed to take off their glasses and put them somewhere safe.   [True or False]

After placing the casualty is in a recovery position, you need to make sure of what?   [One correct answer]

If you find out that the casualty is not breathing and is unconscious, what should you do immediately?   [One correct answer]

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and rapid defibrillation using an AED in the first few minutes of a cardiac arrest can significantly improve the chances of survival.   [True or False]

Which seizure causes involuntary and erratic muscle movements in the casualty?   [One correct answer]

Which of these seizures is also called an Absence seizure?   [One correct answer]

When attending a casualty who is choking, you should always inform the person what you are going to do and seek permission be-fore touching them.   [True or False]

Clinical and medical waste must always be disposed in which bin bag?   [One correct answer]

Which of these things can you included in the workplace accident book?   [Multiple choice]