Seizures, Shock, Stroke

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Question 1 of 7

1. Question
What should you do if a casualty is displaying signs of shock?
- Offer reassurance, lay them down and keep them warm
- Sit the casualty in an upright position
- Place the casualty on their side and monitor their airway, breathing and circulation.
- Place the casualty on their back and commence CPR.
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Call 000 for an ambulance.

Reassure the casualty.

Control any bleeding by applying pressure and elevation.

If conscious, lay the casualty down.
Question 2 of 7

2. Question
A child in your care develops signs and symptoms of croup, your management is to:
- Ask them to lean forward and pinch the soft tissue of the nose.
- Elevate the injured limb.
- Comfort them, offer frequent drinks to keep them hydrated and observe carefully for signs of deterioration.
- Give them some food and monitor their airway, breathing and circulation.
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Call 000 for an ambulance – Call First and Call Fast.

Assist the casualty into a position of comfort.

Support head and shoulders on two raised pillows.

Ensure the airway is clear and open at all times.

Offer frequent drinks to keep them hydrated
Question 3 of 7

3. Question
When assessing a casualty you suspect is suffering a stroke you should follow the F.A.S.T. acronym, which stands for:
- Frequent, Arm, Skin, Time.
- Fast, Arterial, Speech, Time.
- Face, Arm, Support, Teeth
- Face, Arm, Speech, Time.
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Facial Weakness: Is there any drooping of the face muscles?

Arm Weakness: Can the casualty raise both arms?

Speech Problems: Can the casualty speak clearly and understand what you are saying?

Time to Act: Call 000 for an ambulance FAST.
Question 4 of 7

4. Question
If a casualty is having a seizure which of the following reasons to call an ambulance is incorrect?
- A known epileptic has a seizure that lasts less than 5 minutes.
- This is the casualty’s second seizure in the last 24 hours.
- One seizure quickly followed by another seizure.
- The casualty has breathing difficulties after the seizure.
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The seizure lasts more than five minutes.

If the person is pregnant.

It is the first known seizure.

The person has breathing difficulties after the jerking stops.
Question 5 of 7

5. Question
What is the first step in managing a casualty who is having an epileptic seizure?
- Protect the casualty from injury by clearing the surrounding area of obstacles and ensure they maintain an open airway.
- Roll the casualty onto their side.
- Put something soft in their mouth to protect their tongue.
- Call triple 000 for an ambulance.
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Protect the casualty from danger. Move items away from the casualty rather than attempting to move the casualty.

Loosen tight clothing.

If the casualty vomits roll immediately onto their side to clear the airway.

Reassure the casualty.
Question 6 of 7

6. Question
How would you manage a conscious casualty who is having a stroke?
- Call triple 000 for an ambulance and support the head and shoulders on a pillow.
- Place the casualty on their back and raise their legs.
- Give the casualty a sweet drink.
- Apply an icepack to the back of the casualty’s neck.
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Call 000 for an ambulance – Call First and Call Fast.

Assist the casualty into a position of comfort.

Support head and shoulders on two raised pillows.
Question 7 of 7

7. Question
Which of the following may be signs of shock?
- Normal breathing, dry skin, dizziness.
- Rapid shallow breathing, cold clammy skin, feeling sick.
- Shaking, diarrhoea, dilated pupils.
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Rapid, weak pulse.

Pale, cool, clammy skin (caused by the blood vessels constricting).

Weakness and/or dizziness.

Collapse leading to unconsciousness.