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Directions: Please read your Learner Handbook on Provide first aid and complete this Theory Questionnaire Form prior to your
training. Ensure you bring the completed form with you to the training session.
Some questions may have more than one correct answer (Will be indicated by the question number being in bold with an asterisk *
e.g. *3). Fill in all circles that are correct as you answer into the first row of each question (attempt 1). If you need to change an
answer, simply cross the incorrect circle and fill in another one that you think is correct, e.g. ¡¡□ . If the assessor has marked
the answer as incorrect (wrong), then you will need to redo the question in row 2 (Attempt 2).
I confirm the following is my own personal work.
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Learner’s Name: Yashodha Dhungana
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Trainer to sign: (last 3 digits) Date: 25/09/2023
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*1 When performing CPR, which statements are correct?
A B C D
A) CPR is the technique of chest compressions combined with rescue breathing
B) The compression to ventilation ratio is 30:2 for all ages 1 
C) CPR should be regularly interrupted to check for response or breathing
D) The risk of disease transmission during actual CPR performance is very low 2 

*2 When should CPR commence?

A B C D
A) If the casualty is responsive and not breathing normally 
B) If the casualty is unresponsive and not breathing normally
C) If the casualty is unresponsive and breathing normally 1 
D) If the casualty is unresponsive and takes the occasional gasp
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*3 The first aider should stop performing CPR… A B C D
A) When the casualty fails to respond so you stop CPR
B) When a health care professional arrives and takes over CPR 1 
C) When the casualty responds or begins breathing normally
D) After five minutes of performing CPR
2 

4 The ARC Basic Life Support flow chart to be used in an emergency is…: A BCDE F
A) DRABC D) RACE
B) EAR E) DRABCD
1 
C) DRSABCD F) FAST 2 
5 What risks and hazards may be involved when dealing with an emergency situation?
A B C D
A) The safety of both the first aider and the casualty
B) Casualty lying in a hazardous area, e.g. on a road or railway, may need to be moved to ensure safety 1 
C) Protection required from extreme weather conditions
D) All of the above
2 
6 The correct order to the chain of survival is “Early …”:
A B C D
A) Access, CPR, Advanced Care, Defibrillation
B) CPR, Advanced Care, Access, Defibrillation 1 
C) CPR, Defibrillation, Advanced Care, Access
D) Access, CPR, Defibrillation, Advanced Care
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What infection control principles and precautions can be used when dealing with an emergency
*7 A B C D
situation?
A) Wearing disposable gloves 1 
B) Time is critical, therefore infection control principles and precautions are not required
C) Using a barrier device during rescue breathing
2 
D) Thoroughly sanitising your hands
8 How often should your CPR skills be refreshed? A B C D
A) Every 5 years
B) Every 3 years 1 
C) Annually, every year
D) Never, not required
2 
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*9 When performing chest compressions, which statements are correct? A B C D
A) Rib fractures and other injuries are common but acceptable consequences of CPR
B) Compression rate is 100 to 120 compressions per minute (almost 2 compressions/second) 1 
C) Compression should be approximately one third (1/3) of the depth of the chest
D) The upper half of the sternum should be depressed
2 
*10 When should a casualty be placed into the recovery (lateral) position? A B C D
A) When the casualty is unresponsive but is breathing normally
B) To clear the airway after regurgitation (vomiting) during CPR 1 
C) To perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
D) To check regularly that the airway is still clear while performing CPR
2 
*11 Which statements are correct for appropriate use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)? A B C D
A) First aiders should take care not to touch a person during shock delivery
B) Ideally, paediatric suitable AEDs and paediatric pads are used for children 8 years and under 1 
C) Standard adult AEDs and pads are suitable for use in children older than 8 years
D) Pads can be placed over an implantable medical device
2 
*12 When dealing with a casualty in an emergency situation, a workplace first aider…: A B C D
A) Should go beyond their level of training to help save a casualty
B) Should display respectful behaviour towards the casualty 1 
C) Should obtain consent where possible
D) Is required to adhere to the principles of privacy & confidentiality and duty of care
2 
13 Which phone numbers are used to contact Emergency services? A B C D
A) 999, 000
B) 111, 991, 000 1 
C) 112, 991
D) 000, 112
2 
14 After responding to an emergency CPR or first aid situation, what is the purpose of debriefing? A B C D
A) You ignore the need to debrief as you feel okay
B) To let everyone, know the details of what had just happened 1 
C) To help you deal with the traumatic situation that has just been handled
D) It is required by law
2 
Following an emergency situation, what stress-management techniques and support may be
15 ABCDE
required?
A) Counselling 1    
B) Educational material that explains the situation including stress-management techniques
C) Professional help, including wellness programmes
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D) All of the above

E) A and C only
*16 How do you assess for normal breathing in an unconscious casualty? 2 ABC
D
A) FEEL for movement of air at the mouth and nose
B) Talk and Touch the casualty to get a response 1 
C) LOOK for movement of the upper abdomen or lower chest
D) LISTEN for the escape of air from nose and mouth
2 
*17 After an emergency situation, what communication should follow? A B C D
A) Accurately explain the incident details to the paramedics
B) Report the incident details to an appropriate workplace manager 1 
C) Tell all other staff the personal details of the casualty and what had happened
D) Send out a text to all friends and family noting all incident details
2 
18 The correct way to open the airway while administering rescue breaths on an adult or child is…: A B C D
A) To use a full head tilt and chin lift
B) To use a half head tilt and chin lift 1 
C) To place the casualty into the recovery position
D) To keep the head in a neutral position
2 
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*19 While administering rescue breaths on an infant, which statements are correct? A B C D
A) Use a half head tilt and chin lift to open the airway
B) A maximum head tilt should not be used as the trachea is soft and pliable and may be distorted 1 
C) The lower jaw should be supported at the point of the chin while keeping the mouth open
D) The head should be kept neutral to open the airway
2 
*20 With multiple first aiders performing CPR on a casualty, be sure to… A B C D
A) Keep the interruptions to compressions to a minimum
B) Have one first aider performing CPR while the other prepares and attaches the AED pads 1 
C) Swap (Rotate) the person performing chest compressions every 5 minutes, for relief
D) Have the second first aider look on and provide feedback on the quality of the provided CPR
2 
If the individual is unconscious or not breathing, the legal requirement to obtain consent before
21 A B C
assistance or treatment is…:
A) To assume implied consent to provide treatment 1 
B) Not required as they are unable to give consent
C) Waived under Common Law and Statute law in several circumstances.
2 
22* At most workplaces, what first aid procedures may be in place? A B C D
A) To complete an incident report after administering first aid to a casualty
B) To immediately inform the State SafeWork authority when you have provided first aid 1 
C) To undertake a risk assessment of the first aid situation and have it approved by the safety
committee before commencing first aid
2 
D) That there is always a qualified first aider on-site
*23 As a first aider, how can you display respectful behaviour towards the casualty? ABCDE
A) Regardless of background, displaying empathy to the casualty
B) Avoiding unnecessary personal contact with the casualty 1    
C) Where possible, helping to maintain the casualty’s dignity
D) Speaking in a clear calm and slow manner 2    
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Privacy principles allow you to provide only appropriate information about the incident and the A B
condition of the casualty to Emergency Services personnel and/or the workplace supervisor. 1 
A) True
B) False
2 
In order to save a life in an emergency, first aiders may ignore the limitations of their first aid A B
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the neck so that the person can breathe again. 1 
A) True 2 
B) False
26 After assisting in an emergency incident, signs that you may need help to deal with it include: A B C D
A) Difficulty sleeping 1
B) Disbelief, shock, irritability, anger 
C) Crying for “no apparent reason” 2 
D) All of the above
*27 First aiders have a legal obligation (or duty of care) to render assistance in an emergency when? A B C D
A) They have voluntarily commenced treatment for an individual
B) For any public incident that they come across 1 
C) They are employed to provide first aid at work 2 
D) To continue providing assistance though the scene has become unsafe
*28 What infection control principles and precautions can be used during treatment of casualties? A B C D
A) Using a previously used barrier device during rescue breathing
B) Avoid coughing, breathing or speaking over the wound 1 
C) Avoid contact with body fluids 2 
D) Not washing hands but changing gloves between casualties
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There’s a workplace accident and you find a colleague lying on the ground. Your first action A B C D
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should be to:
A) Check for a response from the casualty
1 
B) Assess the site for danger
C) Assess the casualty for any injuries
2 
D) Phone the site supervisor and 000 for an ambulance
30 What does DRSABCD stand for? A B C D
A) Dangers, Respiratory, Send, Airway, Breathing, Compressions, Defibrillation
B) Danger, Response, Send, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation
1 
C) Drowning, Respiratory, Shock, Anaphylaxis, Bleeding, Collapse, Diabetes
D) Don’t Delay, Respond, Soon, Asthma, Breathing, Children, Debrief
2 
31 How do you check for a response from a casualty? A B C D
A) Shout in the casualty's ear
B) Shake the casualty
1 
C) Talk and touch, e.g. squeeze hand 2 
D) All of the above
When a rescuer performs CPR on a casualty and an AED is brought to the scene, the rescuer A B C D
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should...
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A) Stop CPR while the pads are attached
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B) Continue CPR until the AED is ready to analyse
C) Recheck the airway

D) Continue CPR until the AED operator is ready to shock
*33 When performing CPR, which statements are correct?  
A B C D
A) Use the two-finger technique on infants
B) Use only one hand on infants
1 
C) Do not allow for a complete recoil of the sternum back to its starting position 2 
D) For infants, cover the nose and mouth with your mouth, blowing into the nose and mouth together
34 When administering rescue breaths, which statement is correct? A B C D
A) 1. Infant: Shallow breath 2. Child: Full breath 3. Adult: Full breath
B) 1. Infant: Shallow breath 2. Child: Shallow breath 3. Adult: Full breath
1 
C) 1. Infant: Puff breath 2. Child: Puff breath 3. Adult: Full breath 2 
D) 1. Infant: Puff breath 2. Child: Shallow breath 3. Adult: Full breath
*35 What are some safety aspects that need to be observed when operating an AED? A B C D
A) Say loudly “don’t touch the casualty” or “stand clear” before pressing the shock button
B) Do not use an AED if the casualty is in water
1 
C) Don’t put or place the electrodes or connected pads together or allow them to touch if AED is ‘on’ 2 
D) A real operational AED can be attached & used on a person for training or demonstration purposes
*36 What is a ‘Code of Practice (CoP) for First Aid’? A B C D
A) An approved code of practice under the WHS Act
B) Covers workplace requirements for first aid, such as kits, first aiders
1 
C) The ‘CoP for First Aid’ is the same for every State and Territory in Australia
D) The ‘CoP for First Aid’ specifies the frequency of refresher training for first aiders
2 
37 When handing over the casualty to the paramedics, what information should you convey? ABCDE
A) The treatment that you have provided
B) The signs and symptoms that you observed 1    
C) If known, casualty’s name and age
D) All of the above
2    
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To perform chest compressions on an adult, you should place the heel of your hand in the A B
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centre of the chest with the other hand on top.
1 
A) True
B) False 2 
All currently available AEDs perform regular self-checks. If a problem is detected it will be A B
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indicated by a visible light or audible alert sound.
1 
A) True
B) False
2 
*40 What are some necessary steps for storing and maintaining an AED? ABCDE
A) Place the AED in a dry, unobstructed and visible location 1

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B) Keep the AED locked in the manager’s office to avoid theft
C) Replace the battery before the expiry date 2    
D) Replace the AED pads once the seal has been broken    
E) Once a month, check the status or service indicator light on the AED
*41 After a workplace incident requiring first aid, why is it beneficial to review the first aid response? ABCDE
A) It is a mandatory requirement by the WHS Act and WHS Regulations
B) To confirm that you have the appropriate first aid equipment and supplies 1    
C) That the first aider/s had the appropriate training for the event
D) The ‘CoP for First Aid’ stipulates that a review must occur after every incident requiring first aid
2    
E) Confirm the effectiveness of the workplace’s first aid plan and risk management process
Common law in all States of Australia imposes an automatic duty on first aiders to go to the aid A B
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of every casualty they come across.
1 
A) True
B) False 2 
*43 When you contact Emergency Services via triple Zero (000), you should... ABCDE
A) Immediately hang up if the casualty’s condition becomes worse
B) Ask for the service that you require: Ambulance - Fire – Police 1    
C) Call Triple Zero (000) to test the process so that can be prepared when an emergency occurs
D) Try to stay calm and answer the operator’s questions as best you can
2    
E) If requested by the operator, state your town and location
44 A heart attack is the same as a cardiac arrest? A B
A) True 1 
B) False 2 
*45 The appropriate first aid response for a mild to moderate allergic reaction includes…: A B C D
A) Monitor for signs of anaphylaxis
B) Phone family/emergency contact 1 
C) Applying a cold compress to the sting site to help reduce pain and swelling (for an insect allergy)
D) Stay calm and do nothing as it is only a mild to moderate allergic reaction
2 
*46 The appropriate first aid response for a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) includes…: A B C D
A) Phone ambulance
B) Administer adrenaline using an adrenaline autoinjector (EpiPen) 1 
C) Immediately move the casualty to where the adrenaline autoinjector (EpiPen) is stored
D) Continually monitor the casualty’s physical condition
2 
*47 Some signs and symptoms for a mild to moderate allergic reaction are…: A B C D
A) Tingling in the mouth
B) Hives, welts or body redness 1 
C) Persistent cough or wheeze
D) Difficulty and/or noisy breathing
2 
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48 Common triggers of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis are...: A B C D
A) Food such as peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, cow’s milk, shellfish
B) Medications, exercise, latex
1 
C) Insect stings and tick bites 2 
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*49 Some signs and symptoms for a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) are…: A B C D
A) Collapse and loss of consciousness
B) Noisy and difficult breathing
1 
C) Nose bleed 2 
D) Tingling in the mouth
*50 Steps involved in administering an adrenaline autoinjector (EpiPen) are…: A B C D
A) Pull off blue safety release
B) Shake the device for 20 seconds
1 
C) Place orange end against outer mid-thigh 2 
D) Push down hard until a click is heard or felt and hold in place for 3 seconds
51 If uncertain whether it is anaphylaxis or asthma, you should…: A B
A) Give asthma reliever FIRST, then adrenaline autoinjector
1 
B) Give adrenaline autoinjector FIRST, then asthma reliever 2 
52 Common triggers of asthma are...: A B C D
A) Respiratory infection
B) Irritants (e.g. cigarette, bushfire smoke, occasionally perfumed or cleaning products)
1 
C) Inhaled allergens (e.g. dust mite, mould spores, grass/tree pollen) 2 
D) All of the above
*53 Symptoms and signs of a severe asthma attack are…: A B C D
A) Moderate to loud wheeze
B) Gasping for breath (may have little or no wheeze due to little movement of air)
1 
C) Little or no improvement after using “reliever” medication 2 
D) A dry, irritating, persistent cough, particularly at night, early morning, with exercise or activity
*54 What bronchodilators can be used to treat an asthma attack? A B C D
A) Turbuhaler - Bricanyl
B) Preventers
1 
C) Relievers - Bricanyl, Ventolin 2 
D) Symptom Controllers
*55 What are some of the procedures for managing a severe asthma attack? A B C D
A) Lay the casualty down on their back and keep them warm by covering them with a blanket
B) Without delay, give four separate puffs of a “reliever”
1 
C) Avoid using a spacer device as it will stop some of the medication reaching the casualty’s airways
D) Wait four (4) minutes. If there is little or no improvement give another four (4) puffs
2 
If a competent adult does not consent to you providing them first aid treatment, you must
56 A B
respect their decision and not proceed with any treatment?
1 
A) True
B) False 2 
57 A person with a mild airway obstruction should be treated by…: A B C D
A) Administering back blows
B) Immediately commencing CPR
1 
C) Encouraging the casualty to keep coughing. Continue to monitor casualty 2 
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*58 What are some signs and symptoms for a severe/complete airway obstruction?
A B C D
A) Difficulty and noisy breathing, but still able to cough
B) Unable to breathe, speak, cry or cough 1 
C) May grip the throat
D) Cyanosis (Bluish skin colour around lips)
2 
*59 An infant with a severe airway obstruction should be treated by…:
A) Administering abdominal thrusts A B C D
B) Comforting the infant while you are screaming out for help 
1
C) Placing the infant in a head downwards position prior to delivering up to five back blows
D) Flipping infant over to its back. Deliver up to five chest thrusts after back blows failed to clear the 2 
obstruction
*60 Non-life-threatening external bleeding can be controlled by…: A B C D
A) Applying sustained direct pressure on the wound as appropriate
B) Applying a cold compress 1 
C) Resting or lying the casualty down
D) Elevating the injured site
2 
*61 What are some signs that a casualty has an incision? A B C D
A) The skin layers have been scraped off and the wound has irregular edges
B) The cut is bleeding extensively 1 
C) It is a narrow and clean-cut wound 2 
D) A limb has been partially severed of the body
*62 Treatment for shock includes what steps?
A B C D
A) Laying the casualty down and elevating their legs and head
B) Laying the casualty down onto their back 1 
C) Covering the casualty with a blanket to maintain normal body temperature (if required)
D) Reassuring and continually monitoring the casualty’s physical condition
2 
*63 What are some signs and symptoms for Shock? A B C D
A) Rapid, shallow breathing
B) Casualty feels energetic and wants to move around 1 
C) Casualty is hungry and wants to eat
D) Casualty starts feeling cold (even on a warm day)
2 
*64 If you think someone is having a stroke, you should…: A B C D
A) Call 000, no matter whether the symptoms resolved or the signs of a stroke were brief
B) Give food and water as their sugar levels may have been too low 1 
C) Reassure and continually monitor the casualty’s physical condition 2 
D) Give them paracetamol to ease the pain
65 What identifying method should you use when you suspect that someone is having a stroke? A B C D
A) STROKE C) FAST 1 
B) DRSABCD D) RICER 2 
A person appears to be having a heart attack with severe symptoms lasting over 10 minutes. A B C D
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How should this be managed?
A) Call an ambulance and tell them of the situation. Follow their instructions 1 
B) Encourage the casualty to immediately cease any activity and to rest
C) If available, give dissolvable aspirin (300 mg) (if they are not allergic to it)
2 
D) Encourage them to move around to keep the heart pumping
*67 Some of the signs and symptoms of a suspected heart may include?
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A) Visual welts and hives 1 ABCDE

B) Nausea and/or vomiting D) Pain radiating to the shoulders, neck    
C) Chest pain or discomfort E) Lost or blurred vision in one or both eyes 2
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68 How would you recognize life-threatening bleeding? A B C D
A) Bleeding not controlled by local pressure
B) An amputation or partially amputated limb above wrist or ankle 1 
C) Shark attack, propeller cuts or similar major trauma to any part of the body 2 
D) All of the above
Arterial tourniquets are a measure of last resort and should only be used on a limb in a life-
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threatening situation where direct pressure has failed.
A B
1

A) True
2
B) False 
*70 What should be followed if a constrictive bandage (Arterial Tourniquet) needs to be applied? A B C D
A) Do not cover the bandage – ensure that the constrictive bandage remains easily seen
B) An elastic venous tourniquet (designed to assist drawing blood samples) is suitable for use as an 1 
arterial tourniquet
C) Once applied, the tourniquet should not be removed until the casualty receives specialist care
2 
D) Commercial tourniquets should only be used if trained to do so, anyone can use an improvised
tourniquet if required
*71 You suspect that a person at a shopping centre is having a stroke because… A B C D
A) The person is holding their chest and is in pain
B) The person is displaying facial weakness; mouth and an eye are drooped 1 
C) The person cannot speak clearly and they find it hard to understand what you say 2 
D) The person is wheezing and has a shortness of breath
In case of an emergency, medication including analgesics like paracetamol and aspirin can be
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included in first aid kits.
A B
A) True 1 
B) False 2 
Based on their own risk assessment, a workplace can include an asthma-relieving inhaler and a
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spacer to treat asthma attacks & epinephrine auto-injector for anaphylaxis in their first aid kits
A B
A) True
1 
B) False 2 
Contents of a workplace first aid kit should provide basic equipment and supplies in A BCD E FG H
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administering first aid for…
A) Muscular sprains and strains E) Minor burns    
B) Fainting spells F) Shock
C) Eye injuries G) Amputations and/or major bleeding wounds     
D) Cuts, scratches, punctures H) Crush injuries
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A) Immediately cool burn with ice water for 20 minutes A B C D

B) Immediately apply lotions, ointments, creams or powders suitable for burns
C) Immediately cool burn with cool running water for 20 minutes
1 
D) Cover the unburnt areas and keep the rest of the casualty warm to reduce the risk of hypothermia. 2 
76 What type of burn is it when burn has gone through to the second layer of skin? A B C D
A) Superficial Burn C) Blister 1 
B) Partial Thickness Burn D) Full Thickness Burn 2 
A person has just burnt themselves by accidently pressing their hand on a hot plate (cook top) A B C D
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while it was on. You suspect a 'full thickness burn' because you see that the hand:
A) Is reddening (like sunburn) 1 
B) Has some blistering
C) Has blackened and charred areas
2 
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78 If a person known to have diabetes appears shaky or dizzy, how should they be helped? A B C D
A) Immediately call for an ambulance
B) Give the person a sweet drink or a few jellybeans
1 
C) Direct the person to use their puffer 2 
D) Get the EpiPen and administer it into their thigh
You suspect that a family member who has been living with diabetes may be experiencing A B C D
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hypoglycaemia or low blood sugar. What are some signs & symptoms you would be looking for?
A) Pale and profuse sweating 1 
B) Smell of acetone (nail polish remover) on the breath
C) Tiredness or weakness
2 
D) Light headedness or dizziness
80 During a party, a man is found floating face-down in a pool. Your immediate action is to: A B C D
A) Look for any danger, remove the man from the pool, check for a response, send for help, clear
airway, start CPR
1 
B) Jump into the pool and start blowing air into his mouth as every second counts 2 
C) Find out who is floating in the pool
D) Call 000 for the ambulance to rescue the man from the pool
81 All diabetic emergencies are treated as Hypoglycaemia or low blood sugar. A B
A) True 1 
B) False 2 
You have just pulled a casualty out from a body of water. What are some signs and symptoms A B C D
*82
for a suspected drowning?
1 
A) Absent, rapid or laboured breathing C) Absent or decreased level of consciousness
B) Coughing, wheezing, spluttering D) Full level of consciousness and talking 2 
83 How should you treat someone who has been bitten by a brown snake? A B C D
A) Rest the casualty and apply a cold compress to the bite site
B) Rest the casualty and apply the Pressure Immobilisation technique (PIT) to the bitten limb, call 000 1 
C) Rinse the affected area with hot water 2 
D) Rinse the affected area with vinegar
84 How should you treat someone who has been bitten by a red back spider? A B C D
A) Rest the casualty and apply a cold compress to the bite site
B) Rest the casualty and apply the Pressure Immobilisation technique (PIT) to the bitten limb, call 000 1 
C) Rinse the affected area with hot water 2 
D) Rinse the affected area with vinegar
*85 What are some of the steps for treating a nose bleed? A B C D
A) Have the casualty pinch the fleshy part of the nose just below the bone
B) Have the casualty sit down and lean backwards 1 
C) Have them sit down and lean forward. Maintain the pressure and posture until bleeding stops 2 
D) Advise the casualty to blow the nose to clear excess blood
Compression-only CPR is not the recommended resuscitation method for a drowning victim as
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it fails to address the casualty’s need for immediate ventilation?
A B
1 
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2 
B) False
87 The most common sharps injuries are from needle sticks, typically on the index finger & thumb. A B
A) True 1 
B) False 2 
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While bushwalking, your friend bends down to tie their shoelaces. They react suddenly saying
*88 that something has bitten their hand. You suspect a snake bite because of the following signs & A B C D
symptoms:
A) Severe pain at the site of the bite 1 
B) Puncture marks or parallel scratches on the skin
C) Your friend is gradually getting abdominal pain and has nausea 2 
D) Burning and itching at the site of the bite
89 How should you treat someone who has been stung by a box jellyfish?
A B C D
A) Rest the casualty and apply a cold compress to the bite site
B) Rest the casualty and apply the Pressure Immobilisation technique (PIT) to the bitten limb, call 000 1 
C) Calm and reassure, use hot water immersion of the site to relieve pain
D) Calm and reassure, rinse the affected area with vinegar, call 000
2 
90 How should you treat someone who has been stung by a bluebottle jellyfish?
A B C D
A) Rest the casualty and apply a cold compress to the bite site
B) Rest the casualty and apply the Pressure Immobilisation technique (PIT) to the bitten limb, call 000 1 
C) Calm and reassure, use hot water immersion of the site to relieve pain
D) Calm and reassure, rinse the affected area with vinegar, call 000
2 
There are a wide variety of poisonous substances, fortunately, they all present with similar
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signs & symptoms. A B
1 
A) True
B) False 2 
A man comes out of the seawater in Northern Queensland experiencing severe pain. There are
92 still some tentacles attached to his right leg, with welts and a frosted pattern of sting marks. A B C D
Which sea creature do you suspect has caused this condition? 1 
A) Stonefish C) Blue-ringed octopus
2 
B) Box jellyfish D) Bluebottle jellyfish
You discover that your friend has a tick embedded in the skin of their shoulder. Appropriate
93 A B C D
first aid would be to:
A) Use fine point tweezers and pull upward to remove the tick 1 
B) Use a tick twisting device and with a ‘twisting’ motion remove the tick
C) Immediately kill the tick where it is using an ether-containing spray 2 
D) Based on availability, any of the above procedures are acceptable
94 A factory worker has his hand on his eye. You suspect a minor eye injury because…
A B C D
A) The eye is totally red and the worker explains that his eye was impacted by a flying object
B) There was a penetrating object in the eye 1 
C) The worker was seeing ‘black spots’ in their vision that move when the eye moves
D) The eye was bloodshot due to contact with a foreign object such as dirt or sand.
2 
*95 A casualty has a grain of sand in their eye. The best way to treat the eye is to…:

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A) Carefully use a pair of tweezers to remove the clearly visible grain of sand 1
B) Gently flush the eye with clean water or saline solution
C) Cover the eye and use a heat pack to soothe the eye 2
D) Cover the eye with a sterile dressing if unsuccessful in removal. Seek medical advice
A B C D

For an embedded tick, signs and symptoms generally develop over several days but allergic

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symptoms can occur within hours. A B
1
A) True 
B) False 2 
*97 How should a casualty with a needle stick injury be treated?
A B C D
A) Do not wash around the puncture site and call 000
B) Use soap and water to wash the area around the puncture site for at least 30 seconds 1 
C) Cover site with a sterile dressing and immediately seek medical advice
D) Casualty to drink some alcohol and take two paracetamols to kill any microbes that may have 2 
entered the body
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At the office a colleague falls over. The person loses consciousness, their body stiffens and limbs
98 jerk, lasting for three minutes. Based on the mentioned signs & symptoms, what do you suspect A B C D
has occurred?
1 
A) Cardiac arrest C) Stroke
B) Seizure D) Poisoning 2 
*99 The best ways to help a child having a seizure is to…: A B C D
A) Place a ruler or wooden spoon into the child’s mouth so they don’t bite their tongue off
B) Refrain from trying to restrain the child or try to stop the seizure 1 
C) Remove any nearby objects that may cause an injury to the child 2 
D) Wait till the seizure ends. If caused by a fever, cool the child with a damp cloth
*100 A child has swallowed a chemical. Your immediate actions should be to…: A B C D
A) Try to find out what chemical was swallowed
B) Induce vomiting and call 000 1 
C) Call 13 11 26 (Poisons Information Centre) 2 
D) If breathing stops, commence CPR
101 The treatment for exertion related dehydration is any commercially available “sports drink”. A B
A) True 1 
B) False 2 
*102 The best ways to help someone with a heat induced illness (hyperthermia) is…: A B C D
A) Not to loosen and remove excess clothing as the casualty may get a chill
B) If fully conscious, give water to drink, if no improvement Call 000 1 
C) Lay the casualty down in a cool environment or in the shade 2 
D) Cool the casualty by fanning and moisten the skin with a damp cloth or atomizer spray
On a very hot, humid day you find a jogger collapsed on the footpath. You suspect heatstroke
*103
because…
A B C D
A) The jogger’s skin is pale, cool and clammy 1 
B) The jogger’s skin is hot and dry
C) The jogger is irrational, confused and has incoherent speech
2 
D) The jogger is showing signs of fatigue and lethargy
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Hyperthermia has various stages. What is the correct order of symptom escalation and A B C D
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seriousness of outcomes?
A) Heat exhaustion, Heat Cramps, Heat stroke 1 
B) Heat Cramps, Heat exhaustion, Dehydration, Heat stroke
C) Heat Cramps, Heat exhaustion, Heat stroke
2 
D) Heat exhaustion, Dehydration, Heat Cramps, Heat stroke
105 What are the effects when the body is experiencing Mild Hypothermia (cold)? A B C D
A) Sweating, uncomfortable feeling
B) Fainting, weakness, vomiting, headache, dizziness, profuse sweating 1 
C) Casualty is silent, may appear asleep, difficult to rouse; may be unconscious
D) Severe shivering, slurred speech. Fatigue, lethargic
2 
*106 The best ways to raise the temperature of a casualty suffering from hypothermia (cold) are to…: A B C D
A) Remove them from the cold environment
B) Remove wet clothing and dry the casualty. Recover casualty with dry clothes and a blanket 1 
C) Give the casualty a warm drink infused with alcohol 2 
D) Place the casualty into a hot bath
*107 Basic care of a minor wound involves…: A B C D
A) Thoroughly washing your hands and then wearing disposable gloves
B) Leaving the wound untouched as it is only minor and letting the air get to the wound is good for it 1 
C) Cleansing of the wound 2 
D) Cleansing of the surrounding area
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A netballer jumps to block the ball. When they land an audible ‘pop’ is heard. They are in pain
when they move their leg, have tenderness and discomfort when trying to put weight on it and
A B C D
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there is discernible deformity to the muscle area. 1 
Based on the incident and signs and symptoms, what injury do you suspect?
A) A dislocation C) A sprain
B) A fracture D) A strain 2 
109 The management priorities of a suspected neck/spinal injury are…: A B C D
A) 1. Calling for an ambulance, 2. Spinal care, 3. Management of airway, breathing and circulation
B) 1. Calling for an ambulance, 2. Management of airway, breathing and circulation, 3. Spinal care 1 
C) 1. Spinal care, 2. Management of airway, breathing and circulation, 3. Calling for an ambulance 2 
D) 1. Management of airway, breathing and circulation, 2. Calling for an ambulance, 3. Spinal care
*110 The first aid guidelines to manage and treat a fracture are: A B C D
A) Control any bleeding first (if required)
B) Immobilize and support the injured area 1 
C) Treat for shock, make casualty comfortable and seek medical attention 2 
D) Move the fractured bone back into place before splinting
An unconscious breathing casualty with a suspected spinal injury should be carefully placed into
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the recovery position
A B
1
A) True 
B) False 2 
112 A teammate sprains their ankle playing AFL. How can you treat the sprain? A B C D
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A) Apply heat packs to the ankle and elevate the leg
2
B) Do not remove the shoe. Wrap a compression bandage over the shoe and around the ankle
C) Place a cold compress directly onto the ankle. Once the swelling has gone down, apply a
compression bandage around the ankle
D) Apply a compression bandage to the ankle. Rest & elevate the injured ankle with a cold compress

applied on top 
A work colleague is found slumped in his chair. He is unconscious but breathing normally. You A B C D
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should…:
A) Leave him slumped in his chair
1 
B) Try to wake him up from his nap 2 
C) Assist the unconscious colleague to the ground. Move him into the recovery position with the
airway open
D) Put his head between his knees
*114 What are some procedures in treating a dislocated shoulder? A B C D
A) Lift up the arm of the injured shoulder to pop the bone back into place
B) Apply a cold compress to reduce pain and swelling
1 
C) Support the injured area in a position of greatest comfort 2 
D) Allow the swelling to subside as the bone will go back into place by itself
What are some of the signs or symptoms that would indicate a person has suffered from
*115 ABCDE
concussion (shaken brain)?
A) Loss of bladder or bowel control 1    
D) Altered/deteriorating level of consciousness
B) Blurred or double vision
C) Nausea and/or vomiting
E) Loss of skin sensation in the limbs 2    
A casualty who has sustained a head injury, whether they lost consciousness or not, should be
116 A B
assessed by a healthcare professional.
1
A) True
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*117 You suspect that the sportsman has a dislocated shoulder because … A B C D
A) He has bone protruding from the skin
B) He has deformity and swelling of the joint 1 
C) He has a loss of power and movement in the shoulder 2 
D) The shoulder is bleeding profusely
A child has fallen over and twisted their ankle and you suspect they have sprained it. What A B C D
*118
signs or symptoms suggest this?
A) Loss of power and ability to bear weight 1 
B) Deformity to the muscle area
C) Substantial swelling and bruising
2 
D) Heavy bleeding
119 A casualty should seek medical help if a nose bleed does not stop within how many minutes? A B C D
A) 20 minutes
B) 15 minutes
1 
C) 10 minutes
D) 3 minutes
2 
120 A fracture is the same as a dislocation. A B
A) True
1 
B) False 2 
Besides seeing bleeding from either or both nostrils, what other signs are there that a person
*121
has a nose bleed? The person…
ABCDE
A) Is hot, while the skin feels clammy
D) Has an urge to swallow frequently
1    
B) Is feeling very tired and wants to go to sleep
E) Has copious production of saliva and 2    
C) Has a sensation of flowing liquid at the back
pulmonary fluids
of the throat
*122 What is meant by “basic wound care”? A B C D
A) It is the way a minor wound needs to be treated but does not apply to major wounds
B) The basic ways a wound is cared for irrespective of the type or level of wound 1 
C) The basic ways a wound is cared for to reduce risk of infection before any dressings are applied 2 
D) Only being able to apply basic dressings to a wound such as dressing strips, e.g. ‘Band-Aids’
123 What type of bite is the pressure-immobilisation technique (PIT) not recommended for? A B C D
A) Snake bites
B) Funnel Web Spider bites 1 
C) Blue Ringed Octopus bites 2 
D) Red Back Spider bites
124 What is the simplest type of fracture? A B C D
A) Closed fracture
B) Open fracture 1 
C) Complicated fracture 2 
D) Broken bone
125 R.I.C.E.R. is the recommended care treatment for both sprains and strains. A B
1
A) True 
B) False
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*126 An open fracture can be recognised where … A B C D
A) The bone has fractured but has no obvious external wound
B) A wound is exposing the fracture site 1 
C) Major bleeding occurs as a result of the fracture 2 
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A tradesman is working at an elevated height, when you notice him slip and fall from his ladder. A B C D
*127
You suspect spinal/neck injuries because…
A) He is unconscious and not moving
1 
B) Of the unnatural position that he is in 2 
C) He tells you that he can’t feel his fingers and toes
D) He is beginning to go into shock
A child screams out while out in the garden. You rush over to her and see she is holding her
*128 hand. On closer observation, you suspect that she may have been stung by a Fire Ant because A B C D
of the following signs and symptoms:
1 
A) Swelling of the stung area
B) Pain, burning and itching at the site
C) The barb is present at the site
2 
D) Some bleeding is occurring
*129 The common signs and symptoms that a person has been stung by a bluebottle jellyfish are?
ABCDE
A) Pain and stinging sensation at the contact site
B) Swelling and bleeding 1    
C) ‘Trails’ of blue ‘tentacles’ adhering to the person
D) Reddening of the skin
2    
E) There may be an open wound or barb in skin
*130 The best way to remove an insect from the ear is to…: A B C D
A) Probe a cotton bud into the ear to remove the insect
B) Pour vegetable oil or baby oil into the ear to float the insect out 1 
C) Flush it out of the ear using warm water and a syringe if you suspect that the insect is dead 2 
D) Carefully use a pair of tweezers to remove the insect
What are some of the steps for treating an abdominal injury where the intestines have been
*131
exposed?
A B C D
A) Place the casualty into the recovery position 1 
B) Get the casualty to hold a towel over the exposed intestines
C) Cover the exposed intestines with a large moist non adherent dressing 2 
D) Get the casualty to lie flat on their back with their knees bent
If safe and physically possible, an object should be removed as soon as possible from the crush
132
casualty?
A B
A) True
1 
B) False 2 
133 What is the purpose in conducting a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty? A B C D
A) To help identify them for when the emergency services arrive
B) To locate the injuries and prioritise them prior to treatment 1 
C) To keep casualty distracted for a period of time while waiting for the emergency services to arrive 2 
D) To give you the first aider time to collect your thoughts and calm down in a stressful situation
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