Incidents & First Aid flashcards

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You arrive at the scene of a crash. What's your first priority?

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Make the area safe and warn other traffic — First make the scene safe: switch on hazard lights, warn other traffic and stop further collisions (rule 283).

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At a crash, what should you do before helping casualties?

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Ensure your own safety and stop any vehicles' engines — Protect yourself and others first; switch off engines and prohibit smoking to reduce fire risk (rule 283).

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An unconscious casualty is breathing but lying on their back. What may help keep their airway open?

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Carefully place them in the recovery position if there are no other injuries preventing it — If they're breathing, the recovery position helps keep the airway clear — but don't move someone with suspected spinal injury unnecessarily.

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How do you check if a casualty is breathing?

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Look, listen and feel for breath after opening the airway — Open the airway by tilting the head back, then look, listen and feel for normal breathing before deciding on next steps.

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A casualty is bleeding heavily from a wound with nothing embedded in it. What should you do?

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Apply firm pressure to the wound, ideally with a clean pad — Apply firm direct pressure over the wound, and raise the limb if possible, to slow heavy bleeding (DR ABC / first aid).

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Someone at a crash is in shock. What should you do?

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Reassure them, keep them warm and don't give them anything to eat or drink — Reassure a casualty in shock, keep them warm and comfortable, and avoid food or drink in case they need treatment.

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How can you help a casualty who is suffering from burns?

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Cool the burn with clean, cool water for at least 20 minutes — Cool a burn with plenty of clean, cool water and don't remove anything stuck to it or apply lotions.

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What's the first thing to do if you have a minor 'bump' with another vehicle?

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Stop and exchange details with the other driver — You must stop and give your details if anyone is hurt or property is damaged; failing to stop is an offence (rule 286).

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After a collision, when must you report it to the police?

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If you don't exchange details at the scene, within 24 hours — If you don't give your details at the scene, you must report the collision to the police as soon as possible and within 24 hours (rule 286).

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You see a vehicle on fire after a crash. What should you avoid doing?

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Opening the bonnet, which feeds the fire with air — Don't open the bonnet of a burning vehicle — the inrush of air can make the fire flare up.

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What information should you exchange after a collision causing damage?

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Names, addresses, vehicle details and insurance information — Exchange names, addresses, registration numbers and insurance details with anyone affected (rule 286).

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A motorcyclist has crashed and is lying in the road wearing a helmet. What should you do?

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Leave the helmet on unless they're not breathing and you must open the airway — Don't remove a motorcyclist's helmet unless it's essential to keep them breathing, as moving the head can cause further injury.

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What number should you call for the emergency services in the UK?

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999 or 112 — Call 999 or 112 for emergency services. Use 101 for non-emergencies and 111 for urgent NHS advice.

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When giving CPR to an adult who isn't breathing, at what rate should you give chest compressions?

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About 100–120 per minute — Give chest compressions at a rate of about 100–120 per minute, pressing firmly in the centre of the chest.

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You're first on the scene of a motorway crash. How can you warn other traffic at night?

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Use hazard lights and, if safe, a warning triangle — but not on a motorway — Switch on hazard lights to warn others; don't use a warning triangle on a motorway as it's too dangerous to place (rule 283–284).

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If a casualty's airway is blocked, what should you do first?

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Gently tilt their head back and lift the chin to open the airway — Tilting the head back and lifting the chin opens the airway — the first step before checking breathing (DR ABC).