First Aid at Work (FAW) - Assessment Test

Avoiding HSE investigation and prosecution is one of the benefits of having trained first aiders at work. [True or False]

True

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False

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Which of these legislation sets out the essential aspects of first aid that employers have to address? [One correct answer]

Human Rights Act 1998

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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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European directives on safety and health at work

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The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981

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The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 provides guidance on which of these things? [Multiple choice]

Cases where first-aid regulations do not apply

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Managing the provision of first aid

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Making employees aware of first-aid arrangements

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Directives on lunch break for the employees

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There is no requirement for the assessment of first aid needs to be formal or written down. [True or False]

True

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False

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Which of these things should an employer consider when assessing the first aid needs of the workplace? [Multiple choice]

Organisation’s history of accidents

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Size of the organisation

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Market share of the organisation

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First aid provision for non-employees

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Depending on the results of the first aid needs assessment, an employer can decide on which of these things? [Multiple choice]

Providing first aiders

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Providing additional first aid equipment

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Precise location of first aid equipment

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None of the above

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Which of these things are included in the role of a person who is appointed to take charge of the first aid arrangements in the workplace? [Multiple choice]

Looking after the first aid equipment and facilities

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Calling the emergency services when required

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Update the company website

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Check the quality of food being served in the canteen

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If there are more than 25 employees in a workplace, even in a low-hazard environment the employer must provide which of these things? [Multiple choice]

A first aider

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A canteen

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A first aid room

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First aid equipment

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If the casualty is unconscious and breathing, why should you open their airway? [One correct answer]

To make sure their breathing is not obstructed

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To make sure their body does not heat up

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To make sure they can rest easily

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To make sure they can vomit easily

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Flail chest is an injury to the ribs where a segment of the rib cage is separated from the surrounding structures. [True or False]

True

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False

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You should not block or cover the wound in a penetrating (sucking) chest wound. [True or False]

True

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False

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Which type of fracture causes internal bleeding? [One correct answer]

Open fracture

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Closed fracture

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You SHOULD NOT move the casualty if you suspect they have injured their back, thigh, hip, pelvis, or leg. [True or False]

True

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False

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Which of these things is a part of the body where two or more bones meet to create mobility? [One correct answer]

Muscles

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Joints

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Ligaments

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The vertebrae of the spine are classed under which of these 3 types? [One correct answer]

Immovable joints

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Slightly movable joints

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Freely movable joints

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Which of these types of injuries is caused by a torn or twisted ligament? [One correct answer]

Sprain

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Strain

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Which of these things could indicate an injury to the spine? [Multiple choice]

Casualty not able to move their neck

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Casualty able to move their neck

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Casualty complains of a severe pain in the neck or back

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Casualty experiencing difficulty while breathing

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Which of the following could be a way that poisonous substances can enter our body? [Multiple choice]

They can be Inhaled

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They can be exhaled

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They can be splashed into the eyes

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None of the above

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Anaphylaxis is potentially life-threatening. [Ture or False]

True

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False

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Which of these are common triggers of anaphylaxis? [Multiple choice]

Eggs

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Latex

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Contrast agents

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None of the above

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How many in-date adrenaline auto-injectors must a person suffering from anaphylaxis carry all the time? [One correct answer]

1

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2

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3

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4

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In which of these heart conditions the blood supply to the heart is restricted? [One correct answer]

Angina

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Heart attack

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Cardiac arrest

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

Tonic-clonic seizure

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Focal seizure

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

Tonic-clonic seizure

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Focal seizure

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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]

True

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False

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Which of these are classed as specified injuries to workers according to the HSE website? [Multiple choice]

Flu

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Malaria

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Fractures

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Heat induced illness

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The HSE website informs that an incident related to flammable gas can occur due to 3 reasons. Identify two of them from the list below. [Multiple choice]

Empty gas cylinder

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Accidental leakage of gas

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Incomplete combustion of gas

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None of the above

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Which type of injuries to members of public and non-workers must be reported if the person is taken from the scene of injury to the hospital for treatment? [One correct answer]

Fatal injuries

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Non-Fatal injuries

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How long should be the period of incapacitation for a RIDDOR report to be submitted? [One correct answer]

Up to 3 days

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Up to 5 days

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Up to 7 days

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Over 7 days

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The period of incapacitation can include weekends. [True or False]

True

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False

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Within how many days should RIDDOR receive the report about an accident which has resulted in the death of an individual? [One correct answer]

Within a week

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Within 10 days

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Within 15 days

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Within a month

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Within how many days should RIDDOR receive the report about a work place accident which has resulted in the injured worker being incapacitated for over seven consecutive days? [One correct answer]

Within a week

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Within 10 days

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Within 15 days

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Within a month

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