You're asked to fetch a defibrillator (AED). What’s the best way to find the nearest AED?
Follow the arrows on marker posts
A
B
The 999 operator will direct you
Ask your vehicle's built-in sat nav
Check the casualty's belongings
C
D
The 999 operator will direct you
The sooner an AED is used, the better the chances of survival for the casualty. The 999 operator will direct you to the nearest AED, if it’s necessary. Explanation
Who can use a public access defibrillator (AED)?
A
B
First aiders only
Paramedics only
C
D
Doctors only
Everyone
Everyone
All AEDs give you easy-to-follow verbal and/or visual instructions. The 999 operator will direct you to the nearest AED, if you need to use one. Explanation
You’re performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a casualty. Someone stops to help. What should you get them to do?
A
B
Fetch a first aid kit
Fetch a blanket
C
D
Fetch a defibrillator
Fetch a privacy screen
Fetch a defibrillator
A defibrillator (AED) could improve the casualty’s chances of survival. Do not stop CPR to fetch an AED, but if there's someone else with you, you can send them to get one. The 999 operator will direct you to the nearest AED, if you need to use one. Explanation
You need to use a defibrillator (AED) on a casualty, how will you know how to use it?
You need to be trained to use an AED
The AED gives you verbal and visual instructions
A
B
You must read the AED's instruction manual
The casualty will tell you what to do
C
D
The AED gives you verbal and visual instructions
AEDs are simple to use. They give you visual and verbal instructions and will not shock a casualty unless it's required. Explanation
You're performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a 6 year old child. How's it different to performing CPR on an adult?
You may only need one hand and press down 4 to 5 cm
You should press twice as fast but more gently
A
B
You should press more slowly but more firmly
You can only use 2 fingers and press down 1 to 2 cm
C
D
You may only need one hand and press down 4 to 5 cm
When performing CPR on an adult you should use 2 hands and press down 5 to 6 cm. For a child you may only need to use one hand and should only press down 4 to 5 cm. For an infant you should use 2 fingers and press down about a third of their chest depth. Explanation
You're performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a casualty. When should you stop CPR?
When you need to talk to the 999 operator
When you've completed 5 minutes of compressions
A
B
When you want to fetch a defibrillator (AED)
When they start breathing or a healthcare professional takes over
C
D
When they start breathing or a healthcare professional takes over
You should not stop CPR unless • the casualty begins showing ‘signs of life’ like breathing normally • a healthcare professional takes over • the AED tells you to stop. You can use speaker phone to allow you to continue performing CPR while talking to the operator. Explanation
You arrive at the scene of an incident. You see a casualty who's not moving. What should you do first?
Check if it's safe to approach the casualty
Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
A
B
Start looking for a defibrillator (AED)
Move the casualty into the recovery position
C
D
Check if it's safe to approach the casualty
The first thing to do is assess the situation for danger. You need to make sure there are no further risks. If you go to help and get hurt, then there are 2 casualties. Explanation
You're performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a casualty. How fast should chest compressions be?
A
B
Twice per second
Once per second
C
D
3 times per second
Once every 5 seconds
Twice per second
When performing CPR you should press down hard and fast in the centre of the casualty’s chest. You should aim for about 2 compressions per second and keep going until the casualty starts breathing normally or a healthcare professional takes over. Explanation
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