HLTAID003 Provide First Aid Assessment

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

To think is one thing but to do is another; to ensure you gain impact from your learning we will engage in active learning to transfer concepts into the relevance of your business environment.

One of the most critical elements of businesses success is the development of our teams beyond the formal classroom acquisition of knowledge. It is well recognised that retention of knowledge from training alone is at best about 20% however once application and coaching is added the increase in retention and implementation increases significantly and in some cases up to and beyond 80%. Throughout your Certificate program we arecommitted to both stretching your learning but also giving a framework on which you can provide learning for others and ensuring that the knowledge gained through training is translated into practical on the job improvements.

Throughout your Assessment and Activity sessions we aregoing to investigate how you can reflect on:

• Key learning’s from the written and observation activities that apply to your business.

• Understand the relevance of the subject area and demonstrate your ability to apply learning.

• Recognise common principles that apply and actively use these in business.

• Building steps to the way forward for business improvement using your knowledge.

All of your assessment and learning is provided as a positive learning tool. Your mentor/assessor who will guide your learning and responses to the assessment materials until you have been deemed competent in this unit further assists you in this process.

STUDENTS: HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED:

The process you will be following is known as competency-based assessment. This means that evidence of your current skills and knowledge will be measured against national and international standards of best practice, not against the learning you have undertaken either recently or in the past. (How well can you do the job?)

Some of the assessment will be concerned with how you apply the skills and knowledge in your workplace, and some in the training room.

The assessment tasks utilized in this training have been designed to enable you to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge and produce the critical evidence required so you can successfully demonstrate competency at the required standard.

The table on the next page shows you how to achieve a satisfactory result (competent) against the criteria for each type of assessment task.

What happens if your result is ‘Not Yet Competent’ for one or more assessment tasks?

Our assessment process is designed to answer the question “has the desired learning outcome been achieved yet?” If the answer is “Not yet”, then we work with you to see how we can get there.

In the case that one or more of your assessments has been marked ‘NYC’, your trainer will provide you with the necessary feedback and guidance, in order for you to resubmit your responses.

What if you disagree on the assessment outcome?

You can appeal against a decision made in regards to an assessment of your competency. An appeal should only be made if you have been assessed as ‘Not Yet Competent’ against specific competency standards and you feel you have sufficient grounds to believe that you are entitled to be assessed as competent.

You must be able to adequately demonstrate that you have the skills and experience to be able to meet the Learning Outcomes of modules you are appealing against the assessment of.

You can request a form to make an appeal and submit it to your trainer, the Course Coordinator, or the Administration officer. The RTO will examine the appeal and you will be advised of the outcome within 14 days. Any additional information you wish to provide may be attached to this form.

What if I believe I am already competent before training?

If you believe you already have the knowledge and skills to be able to demonstrate competence in this unit, speak with your trainer, as you may be able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

TRAINER/ASSESSORS: Responsibilities

Assessors need to be aware of their responsibilities and carry them out meticulously. To do this they need to:

• Ensure that students are competent in their units by following the guidelines from moderation meetings.

• Request the manager/supervisor to determine that the student is ‘satisfactorily’ demonstrating the requirements for each unit. ‘Satisfactorily’ means consistently meeting the standard expected from an experienced operator. Managers (or designates) are to sign off on a ‘3rd. Party assessment sheet’ for each unit of training by a student

• Ensure that participants are assessed fairly based on the outcome of the Language Literacy and Numeracy completed on enrolment.

• Ensure that all documentation is signed by the student, trainer, workplace supervisor and assessor as units and Certificates are completed which ensures there is no follow-up required from an administration perspective.

• Ensure that the assessor’s own qualification Certificate for Training and Assessment is current.

GUIDE FOR STUDENTS AND

ASSESSORS

TASK	‘SATISFACTORY’ RESULT	‘NON SATISFACTORY’ RESULT
Portfolio Evidence	The assessor will mark evidence provided against the key competencies of the unit	Evidence provided does not meet all of the key competencies in the unit
Questions (Written or verbal)	All questions answered correctly	Incorrect answers for one or more questions
Questions (Written or verbal)	Answers address the question in full; referring to appropriate sources from your workbook and/or workplace	Answers do not address the question in full. Does not refer to appropriate or correct sources.
3^rd. party judged on performance in the workplace	Supervisor or manager observes work performance and confirms that you consistently meet the standards expected from an experienced operator	Could not demonstrate consistency. Could not demonstrate the ability to achieve the required standard
Written activity	The assessor will mark the activity against the detailed guidelines/instructions	Does not follow project guidelines/instructions
	Attachments/appendices if requested are attached	Requested supplementary items are not attached
	All requirements of the written activity are addressed/covered.	Response does not address the project requirements in full; is missing a response for one or more areas.
	Responses must refer to appropriate sources from your workbook and/or workplace	One or more of the project requirements are answered incorrectly. Does not refer to or utilize appropriate or correct sources of information
Observation in workplace by assessor	All elements, criteria and critical aspects of evidence, are demonstrated at the appropriate AQF level	Could not demonstrate elements, criteria and critical aspects of evidence, at the appropriate AQF level

Case Study

Comprehension and Associated

Questions

All comprehension questions answered correctly; demonstrating an application of knowledge of the

topic to the case study

Lack of demonstrated comprehension of the underpinning knowledge (remove) required to complete the case study questions correctly.

One or more questions are answered incorrectly.

Answers address the question in full; referring to appropriate sources from your workbook and/or workplace

Answers do not address the question in full; do not refer to appropriate sources.

ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET

Learner’s name:	Unit Outcome		C		NYC
Assessors Name:	Date:
o Development of Evidence Portfolio The learner will develop a portfolio of evidence that documents their activities in their knowledge and understanding of the performance criteria for this unit. The Evidence Portfolio Checklist will be used.	S			NYS
o Questioning Checklist The learner will answer a range of questions either verbally or written in relation to: The Questioning Checklist will be used.	S			NYS
o Written Activity Checklist The learner will complete the written activity provided to them by the assessor. The Written Activity Checklist will be used.	S			NYS
o Observation / Demonstration The Observation Checklist will be used.	S			NYS
Is the Learner ready for assessment?	Yes			No
Has the assessment process been explained?	Yes			No
Does the Learner understand which evidence is to be collected and how?	Yes			No
Have the Learner’s rights and the appeal system been fully explained?	Yes			No
Have you discussed any special needs to be considered during assessment?	Yes			No
I agree to undertake assessment in the knowledge that information gathered will only be used for professional development purposes and can only be accessed by my manager and the RTO:
Learner Signature:		Date:
Assessor Signature:		Date:

WRITTEN ACTIVITY CHECKLIST

	S	NYS
For the written activity the learner will complete an activity given to them by their assessor. The written activity is a stand-alone activity that is assessed separately to the activities that form the evidence portfolio. The written activity will allow the learner to display required knowledge and skills that are essential when contextualising overall competency. This written activity assessment tool corresponds with Activity 1.1 For details on how to complete and contextualise competency for the written activity, please refer to the assessor guide.
Learner’s name:
Assessor’s name:
For this activity the learner must complete activity 1.1.	Performance Criteria Meet
	Yes	No
Did the Learner provide evidence of their ability to:
Recognise an emergency situation	£	£
Identify, assess and manage immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others	£	£
Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response	£	£
Assess the situation and seek assistance from emergency response services where required	£	£
• state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice and workplace procedures including: • ARC Guidelines relevant to provision of CPR and first aid • safe work practices to minimise risks and potential hazards • infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions • requirements for currency of skill and knowledge	£	£
• legal, workplace and community considerations including: • need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation • duty of care requirements • respectful behaviour towards a casualty • own skills and limitations • consent	£	£
• privacy and confidentiality requirements • importance of debriefing
• basic anatomy and physiology relating to: absence of normal breathing • anatomy of the external chest • physiology relating to response/consciousness • upper airway anatomy and effect of positional change • anatomy and physiology considerations in provision of first aid for specified conditions	£	£
• Principles and procedures for first aid management of the following scenarios: • Abdominal injuries • Allergic reactions • Anaphylaxis • Bleeding control • Burns • Cardiac conditions • Choking and airway obstruction • Cold and crush injuries • Diabetes • Dislocations • Drowning • Envenomation • Environmental impact (including hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration and heat stroke) • Epilepsy • Eye and ear injuries • Fractures • Head, neck and spinal injuries • Minor skin injuries • Needle stick injuries • Poisoning and toxic substances • Respiratory distress, including asthma and other respiratory conditions • Seizures • Severe allergic and anaphylactic reactions • Shock • Soft tissue injuries	£	£
• considerations when providing first aid including: • airway obstruction due to body position • appropriate duration and cessation of CPR • appropriate use of an AED • standard precautions and infection control	£	£
Feedback To Learner:
Assessor’s Signature:	Date:

WRITTEN ACTIVITY 1.1

For this activity you must complete the following written activity.

Your task is to match the Incident with the emergency response for the following problems:

Please put the correct Incident with the emergency response by matching them accordingly.

	Incident		Emergency Response
1	Severe bleeding	a.	DRSABCD. Make an accurate diagnosis. Keep the airway clean and open. Reassure the casualty. If casualty STOPS breathing commences CPR Use an Epi-Pen if required.
2	Burns	b	DRSABCD. Sit casualty on a chair if available. Reassure casualty. Give patient their puffer if available. Call 000 if necessary
3	Asthma	c.	DRSABCD. Reassure casualty. Keep the casualty warm. Wash the immediate wound area. Call 000 or seek medical advice. Prevent the casualty from moving until emergency arrive.

4	Allergic Reactions & Anaphylaxis	d.	DRSABCD. Reassure Casualty. Put on Disposable gloves if available. Remove or cut clothing to expose the wound. Apply pressure on cut. Lie the casualty down if not already in this position. Continue until Emergency arrive.
5	Basic Wound Care	e.	DRSABCD. Put out any flames. Reassure Casualty. Call 000. Cool the burn by placing the burn area under gentle running cold water for up to 20min. Remove constrictive jewellery and clothing if not stuck. Cover the burn loosely with a clean sterile nonstick dressing, non-fluffy sheet or material, plastic wrap. If possible elevate the burnt area. If pain persists, continue to cool with cold water.
6	Convulsions, including febrile convulsions	f.	DRSABCD Call 000 CPR Attach a defibrillator
7	Choking and airway obstruction	g.	DRSABCD Reassure casualty. Encourage the casualty to relax and take deep breathes. Encourage the casualty to try and cough up the obstruction. Bend the casualty forward at the waist, to assist with dislodging the obstruction. Call Emergency if the obstruction is not expelled.

8	Cardiac arrest	h.	DRSABCD Protect the casualty from injury Reassure Casualty Call 000 Make the area around the casualty safe Place Something soft under the casualty’s head Loosen tight clothing
9	Head injuries	i.	DRSABCD. Apply firm pressure immediately over the site. Lay the casualty down. Reassure the casualty. Keep the casualty and bitten limb completely rested. Place a non-stick dressing over the bite site. Apply a pressure immobilization bandage to the entire bitten limb. Call 000.
10	Poisoning	j.	DRSABCD. Don’t panic. Call 000. Stay with the Child or adult and reduce their temperature. Ensure a clear and open their airway. If necessary tilt the child’s or adult’s head down. Remove the child’s clothes if they have a high temperature. Reassure Casualty
11	Envenomation (using pressure immobilization)	k.	DRSABCD. Control Bleeding- cover wound with a dressing and bandage. Prevent movement- support injured limb with pillows or blanket. Treat for shock. Reassure casualty. Check circulation. Use an ice pack to help reduce swelling.
12	Fractures, sprains and strains (using arm slings, roller bandages or other appropriate immobilisation techniques)	l.	DRSABCD If unconscious support the casualty’s head and neck. Reassure casualty. If conscious put them in comfortable position supporting the head and neck. Call000. If ear is weeping, lean injured side down and place a pad under it. Control bleeding.
13 .	Epilepsy and Seizures	m.	DRSABCD If the casualty is unconscious place them in the lateral position and maintain an open airway. Call the poison Information on 13 11 26. Call 000. If casualty is conscious, take a history and try to find out what they were affected with so you could consult medical staff so they can apply the correct treatment. Reassure casualty. If gas leaks or chemical spill suspected, call for the Fire Brigade.
14 .	Shock	n.	DRSABCD. Calm assertive reassurance to the casualty. Encourage casualty to breathe deeply through the nose and exhale through the mouth. If casualty is hanging grasp the casualty’s legs and take the body weight. Free the neck of the noose or cut the noose. Follow the Basic First Aid Plan ABC. Call 000.
15 .	Respiratory distress	o.	DRSABCD. Control bleeding. Reassure casualty. Rest the casualty in a position of comfort ideally lying down. Loosen tight clothing around the neck, chest and waist. Provide oxygen if available. Treat wounds. Monitor vital signs.

OBSERVATION CHECKLIST 1

Instructions for the Assessor:

You must observe the student performing the criteria listed below in a workplace or simulated environment. Complete the Assessor Observation Checklist as follows:

If the student completes the task in full, then complete “How and where performance criteria were observed”.

Supplementary questions are only required if the observation points are not observed or not satisfactory.

Feedback specific to the students’ performance must be noted and should include information relevant to the student’s ability to complete the task, areas for improvement and aspects achieved. This feedback is to be made available to the student to better understand how to gain competence in this area of assessment.

The following tasks must be performed during assessment:

You must respond to at least two simulated emergency scenarios contextualised to your workplace/community setting where you must perform each of the following tasks successfully:

• Conduct a hazard assessment and identify strategies to minimise risk

• Demonstrate safe manual handling techniques

• Assess airway, breathing and responsiveness of casualty

• Perform at least four minutes of uninterrupted CPR on both an infant resuscitation manikin and an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor, demonstrating the following techniques on each:

• Checking for response and normal breathing

• Recognising abnormal breathing

• Opening and clearing the airway

• Using correct hand location, compression depth rate in line with the arc recommended ratio of compressions and ventilations

• Acting in the event of regurgitation or vomiting

• Following single rescuer procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions

• Follow the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED)

• Conduct a verbal secondary survey

• Apply first aid procedures for the following:

• Allergic reactions

• Anaphylaxis

• Asthma

• Basic wound care

• Severe bleeding

• Burns

• Cardiac arrest

• Choking and airway obstruction

• Convulsions

• Envenomation (using pressure immobilisation)

• Fractures, sprains and strains (using arm slings, roller bandages or other appropriate immobilisation techniques)

• Poisoning

• Respiratory distress

• Shock

• Provide an accurate verbal report of the incident

Observation Checklist		S		NYS
The observation checklist is used by the assessor to observe the learner demonstrating the application of the required skills and knowledge. This observation checklist is linked to observation checklist 2 and 3. For details on how to conduct and contextualise for competency, please refer to the SIS20210 Certificate II Outdoor Recreation manual. *The assessor needs to ensure that they take detailed notes on the performance of the learner in the comments section provided.
Learner Name:
Assessor Name:
The learner is able to demonstrate competency by:
Performance criteria	How and where performance criteria were observed:
£ Recognise an emergency situation	£
£ Identify, assess and manage immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others	£
£ Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response	£
£ Assess the situation and seek assistance from emergency response services where required	£
£ Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)	£
£ Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles	£
£ Display respectful behaviour towards casualty	£
£ Obtain consent from casualty where possible	£
£ Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible	£
£ Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions	£
£ Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles	£
£ Accurately convey incident details to emergency response services	£
£ Report details of incident to workplace supervisor as appropriate	£
£ Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and/or organisational policies	£
£ Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers involved in critical incidents	£
£ Participate in debriefing to address individual needs	£
Details of Learners Performance:
Feedback Given to Learner:
Assessor Signature			Date:

OBSERVATION CHECKLIST

For this activity you will need to form small groups and your instructor will give you a role play or case study.

Once you are ready you are going to need to:

• Respond in an emergency situation

• Apply appropriate first aid procedures

• Communicate details of the incident

• Evaluate own performance

While you respond in an emergency situation you will be assessed on the following points:

• Your ability to recognise an emergency situation

• Your ability to identify, assess and manage immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others

• Your ability to assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response

• Your ability to assess the situation and seek assistance from emergency response services where required

While you apply appropriate first aid procedures you will be assessed on the following points:

• Your ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

• Your ability to provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles

• Your ability to display respectful behaviour towards casualty

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Your ability to obtain consent from casualty where possible

• Your ability to use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible

• Your ability to operate first aid equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions

• Your ability to monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles

While you communicate details of the incident you will be assessed on the following points:

• Your ability to accurately convey incident details to emergency response services

• Your ability to report details of incident to workplace supervisor as appropriate

• Your ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and/or organisational policies

While you evaluate your own performance you will be assessed on the following points:

• Your ability to recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers involved in critical incidents

• Your ability to participate in debriefing to address individual needs

When you have successfully finished this assessment you will need to hand in the assignment that you have completed.

QUESTIONING CHECKLIST

			S	NYS
The assessor needs to indicate whether they have conducted the questioning as written questions or as verbal questions by circling the appropriate choice below:
Written Questioning		Verbal Questioning
The assessor must provide evidence with the assessment tool. For written questions the assessor must provide the learner’s original written responses. For verbal questioning the assessor must provide detailed notes on the learner’s response. For details on how to conduct and contextualise this form of assessment, please refer to the questioning checklist explanation for HLTAID003 Provide first aid in the SIS20210 Certificate II Outdoor Recreation manual.
Learner’s name:
Assessor’s name:
If written questioning is used it is linked to OH&S Questions #1 from the OH&S Activity Book				Satisfactory response
				Yes	No
1	Question: What is the first step in any emergency? Answer:			£	£
2	Question: When providing chest compressions during CPR, you should depress the lower half of the sternum by approximately what depth? Answer:			£	£
3	Question: When providing CPR on an adult, child or infant what is the ratio of breaths to compressions? Answer:			£	£
4	Question: When should you stop CPR?			£	£
5	Question: Which of the following signs could be an indication of an asthma attack? Answer:			£	£
6	Question: What device should be used to assist a casualty suffering an asthma attack to effectively use their reliever medication? Answer:			£	£
7	Question: If there is little or no improvement after assisting a casualty with reliever medication what would be your next action? Answer:			£	£
8	Question: Signs and symptoms of Anaphylaxis may include? Answer:			£	£

9	Question: What is the best position for a casualty suffering Anaphylaxis? Answer:	£	£
10	Question: What device should be given to a conscious casualty suffering Anaphylaxis? Answer:	£	£
11	Question: If a conscious casualty is experiencing a complete airway obstruction (choking) what would be your immediate first aid management? Answer:	£	£
12	Question: If your initial treatment of a conscious casualty experiencing a complete airway obstruction (choking) was unsuccessful, what would be your next action? Answer:	£	£
13	Question: Chest pain could be a sign of which of the following four conditions? Answer:	£	£
14	Question: If chest pain is severe, getting worse or lasts more than 10 minutes, what would you do? Answer:	£	£
15	Question: What other signs and symptoms may indicate a heart attack or heart related condition? Answer:	£	£
16	Question: If a conscious casualty was suffering chest pain and breathing difficulty, what would be the best position to place them in? Answer:	£	£
17	Question: The key steps to controlling external bleeding are? Answer:	£	£
18	Question: When dealing with bleeding from an embedded object you should? Answer:	£	£
19	Question: Which of the following may be a sign of internal bleeding? Answer:	£	£
20	Question: What is the first step when dealing with a casualty who has suffered an amputation? Answer:	£	£
21	Question: What would you do with an amputated part? Answer:	£	£

22	Question: If a nose bleed continues for longer than 20 minutes what would you do? Answer:	£	£
23	Question: What is the treatment for a nose bleed? Answer:	£	£
24	Question: How would you treat a minor wound? Answer:	£	£
25	Question: The signs of a stroke may include? Answer:	£	£
26	Question: When dealing with a casualty who may be suffering a stroke, which of the following should you NOT do? Answer:	£	£
27	Question: Hypoglycaemia is a medical emergency which can happen to what type of patient? Answer:	£	£
28	Question: A known diabetic appears irritable and is trembling. What would your immediate treatment be? Answer:	£	£
29	Question: Which of the following should you NOT do for a patient suffering a seizure? Answer:	£	£
30	Question: Which of the following best describes a febrile convulsion? Answer:	£	£
31	Question: Which of the following signs and symptoms may be present during a febrile convulsion? Answer:	£	£
32	Question: Which of the following should you NOT do when dealing with a febrile convulsion? Answer:	£	£
33	Question: How long should you cool burns with cool running water? Answer:	£	£
34	Question: Which of the following does NOT form part of the treatment for burns? Answer:	£	£
35	Question: Which of the following signs and symptoms could indicate a significant head injury? Answer:	£	£

36	Question: In which of the following accidents must you consider the possibility of spinal injury? Answer:		£	£
37	Question: Weakness or loss of movement below the injury site may indicate a spinal injury, which of the following could also be associated with spinal injury? Answer:		£	£
38	Question: The priority when dealing with a conscious casualty with a possible spinal injury is not to move them unless there is further danger. What is the priority when the causality in unconscious? Answer:		£	£
39	Question: How would you deal with a minor foreign object in the eye? Answer:		£	£
40	Question: Which of the following should you NOT do when dealing with a major eye injury? Answer:		£	£
41	Question: How can you attract an insect out of an ear? Answer:		£	£
42	Question: Which of the following could indicate a serious ear injury? Answer:		£	£
43	Question: Pain and tenderness can be an indication of a fracture, which of the following may also be associated with fractures? Answer:		£	£
44	Question: An open fracture is when a broken bone penetrates the skin. What would be your priority when dealing with this type of injury? Answer:		£	£
45	Question: When dealing with a dislocation your immediate priority would be? Answer:		£	£
46	Question: What additional treatment may be beneficial to a casualty with a dislocation? Answer:		£	£
47	Question: The treatment for sprains and strains is RICER. What does this stand for? Answer:		£	£
48	Question: When dealing with sprains and strains, what should you NOT do? Answer:		£	£
Feedback to Learner:
Assessor’s Signature:		Date:

Basic Life Support

1. What is the first step in any emergency?

 A. Check for bleeding

 B. Check for danger

 C. Check for a response

 D. Check for normal breathing

2. When providing chest compressions during CPR, you should depress the lower half of the sternum by approximately what depth?

 A. 1/3 the depth of the chest

 B. 1/2 the depth of the chest

 C. 10 cm

 D. 2 cm

3. When providing CPR on an adult, child or infant what is the ratio of breaths to compressions?

 A. 2 Breaths / 15 compressions

 B. 5 Breaths / 10 compressions

 C. 1 Breath / 5 compressions  D. 2 Breaths / 30 compressions

4. When should you stop CPR?

 A. When the casualty starts breathing

 B. When ambulance or medical aid arrives and takes over

 C. If it becomes dangerous to continue due to fatigue or other hazards

 D. All of the above

Asthma & Anaphylaxis

5. Which of the following signs could be an indication of an asthma attack?

 A. Lips turning blue

 B. Difficulty breathing and speaking

 C. Wheezing

 D. All of the above

6. What device should be used to assist a casualty suffering an asthma attack to effectively use their reliever medication?

 A. Syringe

 B. Balloon

 C. Spacer

 D. Sprayer

7. If there is little or no improvement after assisting a casualty with reliever medication what would be your next action?

 A. Take the casualty to the doctor

 B. Get the casualty to sleep it off

 C. Call an ambulance immediately

 D. Do nothing

8. Signs and symptoms of Anaphylaxis may include?

 A. Swelling of tongue, swelling or tightness of throat

 B. Pain in left arm

 C. Difficulty breathing, noisy breathing

 D. Both A & C

9. What is the best position for a casualty suffering Anaphylaxis?

 A. Laying flat

 B. Stood up

 C. Walking around

 D. Laying on their face

10. What device should be given to a conscious casualty suffering Anaphylaxis?

 A. Automated defibrillator

 B. Adrenaline auto injector

 C. Spacer

 D. Insulin injection

Choking

11. If a conscious casualty is experiencing a complete airway obstruction (choking) what would be your immediate first aid management?

 A. Use the Heimlich manoeuvre

 B. Call 000 and give 5 firm back blows between the shoulder blades

 C. Reach into the mouth and try to reach the object

 D. Start CPR

12. If your initial treatment of a conscious casualty experiencing a complete airway obstruction (choking) was unsuccessful, what would be your next action?

 A. Give 5 separate chest thrusts in the centre of the chest

 B. Use the Heimlich manoeuvre

 C. Ask the casualty to cough

 D. Reach into the mouth and try to reach the object

Chest Pain

13. Chest pain could be a sign of which of the following four conditions?

 A. Stroke

 B. Anaphylaxis

 C. Heart attack

 D. Hypoglycaemia

14. If chest pain is severe, getting worse or lasts more than 10 minutes, what would you do?

 A. Get the casualty to drive themselves to the doctor

 B. Call an ambulance

 C. Give them some Panadol

 D. Get them to sleep it off and see the doctor in 24 hours if the pain has not subsided

15. What other signs and symptoms may indicate a heart attack or heart related condition?

 A. Nausea or vomiting

 B. Shoulder, neck, arm(s), jaw or back pain

 C. Sweating, pale and clammy skin

 D. All of the above

16. If a conscious casualty was suffering chest pain and breathing difficulty, what would be the best position to place them in?

 A. Laying down

 B. Stood up

 C. Walking around

 D. Sit them up in a comfortable position

Bleeding

17. The key steps to controlling external bleeding are?

 A. Apply direct pressure to the wound

 B. Elevate the wound and restrict movement of the injured area

 C. Reassure the casualty

 D. All of the above

18. When dealing with bleeding from an embedded object you should?

 A. Apply pressure around the object

 B. Pull the object out and plug the wound

 C. Move the area as much as possible

 D. Apply a dressing over the object

19. Which of the following may be a sign of internal bleeding?

 A. Feeling hungry

 B. Pain in the jaw

 C. Swelling of the lips and tongue

 D. Blood coming from a body opening

20. What is the first step when dealing with a casualty who has suffered an amputation?

 A. Control bleeding by applying pressure

 B. Place the amputated part on ice

 C. Wash the injured part with antiseptic  D. Tape the injured part back in place

21. What would you do with an amputated part?

 A. Place part on ice

 B. Place part in a sealed plastic bag and place bag in ice water

 C. Scrub the part with saline solution

 D. Wrap the part in tissue paper and place in the freezer

22. If a nose bleed continues for longer than 20 minutes what would you do?

 A. Seek medical aid

 B. Lean the head back and plug the nose

 C. Apply a heat pack to the nose

 D. Apply pressure for a further 20 minutes

23. What is the treatment for a nose bleed?

 A. Plug the nose with a tampon

 B. Pinch below the bridge of the nose and hold for 10 minutes

 C. Ask the casualty to lean forward and spit out any blood

 D. Both B & C

24. How would you treat a minor wound?

 A. Clean with strong antiseptic and cover with a sticky dressing

 B. Clean with saline solution or clean warm water and apply a non-stick pad

 C. Scrub with a brush to remove debris

 D. Apply tea tree oil and cover with plastic

Stroke| Diabetes | Seizures | Febrile Convulsions

25. The signs of a stroke may include?

 A. Chest pain and arm pain

 B. Difficulty speaking

 C. Weakness or paralysis of face, arm or leg

 D. Both B & C

26. When dealing with a casualty who may be suffering a stroke, which of the following should you NOT do?

 A. Keep the casualty comfortable

 B. Call ambulance

 C. Provide reassurance to the casualty

 D. Give food or drink to the casualty

27. Hypoglycaemia is a medical emergency which can happen to what type of patient?

 A. Epileptic

 B. Diabetic

 C. Asthmatic

 D. Angina

28. A known diabetic appears irritable and is trembling. What would your immediate treatment be?

 A. Give them some quickly absorbed sugars

 B. Give them their insulin

 C. Leave them alone and check on them every 30 minutes

 D. Take them to the doctor

29. Which of the following should you NOT do for a patient suffering a seizure?

 A. Protect the casualty form dangerous surroundings

 B. Restrain the casualty and place an object in their mouth

 C. Reassure the casualty when they wake up

 D. Stay with the casualty until they recover

30. Which of the following best describes a febrile convulsion?

 A. A seizure that occurs in young children due to a sudden rise in body temperature

 B. A seizure that occurs in adults due to a sudden drop in body temperature

 C. A seizure that occurs in women due to a gradual change in body temperature

 D. A seizure that occurs to teenagers due to a gradual rise in body temperature

31. Which of the following signs and symptoms may be present during a febrile convulsion?

 A. Hot flushed skin, pale or blue face

 B. Muscles may stiffen or jerk

 C. Unresponsive

 D. All of the above

32. Which of the following should you NOT do when dealing with a febrile convulsion?

 A. Time the length of the convulsion

 B. Place the child on a soft surface

 C. Place the child in a cold bath

D. Stay calm

Burns| Head Injuries |Spinal Injuries | Eye Injuries | Ear Injuries

33. How long should you cool burns with cool running water?

 A. At least 50 minutes

 B. At least 10 minutes

 C. At least 20 minutes

 D. At least 5 minutes

34. Which of the following does NOT form part of the treatment for burns?

 A. Cool running water

 B. Non-fluffy dressing

 C. Removing jewellery not stuck to the burn

 D. Applying ice to the burn

35. Which of the following signs and symptoms could indicate a significant head injury?

 A. Irritability

 B. Vomiting

 C. Loss of consciousness

 D. All of the above

36. In which of the following accidents must you consider the possibility of spinal injury?

 A. Fall from greater then standing height

 B. Twisted ankle

 C. Vehicle accident

D. Both A & C

37. Weakness or loss of movement below the injury site may indicate a spinal injury, which of the following could also be associated with spinal injury?

 A. Tongue pain

 B. Numbness or tingling in hands or feet

 C. Stomach pain

 D. Sudden hair loss

38. The priority when dealing with a conscious casualty with a possible spinal injury is not to move them unless there is further danger. What is the priority when the causality in unconscious?

 A. Turn the casualty onto their side to ensure airway is kept clear. Take care.

 B. Keep them still on their back

 C. Find out if they are on any medications

 D. Try to stand the casualty up

39. How would you deal with a minor foreign object in the eye?

 A. Try to remove the object with tweezers

 B. Flush the eye with saline solution or clean water

 C. Wipe the eye with tissue paper

 D. Flush the eye with antiseptic solution

40. Which of the following should you NOT do when dealing with a major eye injury?

 A. Remove anything stuck in the eye

 B. Protect and cover the eye

 C. Assist the casualty to rest with head raised

D. Call an ambulance

41. How can you attract an insect out of an ear?

 A. Poke a sharp object into the ear

 B. Pour hot wax into the ear

 C. Hit the ear firmly several times

 D. Flood the ear with warm water to float the insect out

42. Which of the following could indicate a serious ear injury?

 A. Bleeding from the ear

 B. Loss of balance

 C. Chest pain

 D. Both A & B

Fractures | Dislocations |Sprains & Strains | Poisons

43. Pain and tenderness can be an indication of a fracture, which of the following may also be associated with fractures?

 A. Deformity, swelling, inflammation or bruising

 B. Sudden headache

 C. Change in the size of pupils

 D. Abdominal cramps

44. An open fracture is when a broken bone penetrates the skin. What would be your priority when dealing with this type of injury?

 A. Moving it around as much as possible

 B. Washing the wound to reduce infection

 C. Pushing the bone back in

D. Controlling bleeding and avoiding moving the injured part

45. When dealing with a dislocation your immediate priority would be?

 A. Replace the dislocation as soon as possible

 B. Supporting and immobilising the injured area

 C. Give pain relief such as Panadol

 D. Apply a heat pack to the area

46. What additional treatment may be beneficial to a casualty with a dislocation?

 A. Ice pack

 B. Heat spray

 C. Compression bandage

 D. Asthma puffer

47. The treatment for sprains and strains is RICER. What does this stand for?

 A. Recover, Ice, Constrict, Elevation, Rub

 B. Rest, Ice, Cover, Alleviate, Refer

 C. Review, Ice, Compress, Evaluate, Refer

 D. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Referral

48. When dealing with sprains and strains, what should you NOT do?

 A. Seek medical aid

 B. Apply ice directly to bare skin

 C. Keep the area elevated

 D. Rest and support the injured area

HLTAID003 Provide first aid
*ELEMENT*	*PERFORMANCE CRITERIA*	X	X	Question number
1. Respond in an emergency situation	1.1 Recognise an emergency situation	X	X
	1.2 Identify, assess and manage immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others	X	X
	1.3 Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response	X	X
	1.4 Assess the situation and seek assistance from emergency response services where required	X	X
2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures	2.1 Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)		X	Q1,2
	2.2 Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles		X	Q2
	2.3 Display respectful behaviour towards casualty		X	Q2
	2.4 Obtain consent from casualty where possible		X	Q2
	2.5 Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible		X	Q2
	2.6 Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions		X	Q2
	2.7 Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles		X	Q2
3. Communicate details of the incident	3.1 Accurately convey incident details to emergency response services		X	Q3
	3.2 Report details of incident to workplace supervisor as appropriate		X	Q3
	3.3 Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and/or organisational policies		X	Q4
4. Evaluate own performance	4.1 Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers involved in critical incidents		X	Q5
4. Evaluate own performance	4.2 Participate in debriefing to address individual needs		X	Q6

*Performance and* *Knowledge Evidence*	*Performance Evidence*	X	X	Question number
*Performance and* *Knowledge Evidence*	The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be demonstrated evidence that the candidate has completed the following tasks at least once in line with state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and workplace procedures: Conducted a hazard assessment and identified strategies to minimise risk	X	X	Q1
	Demonstrated safe manual handling techniques	x	x
	Assessed airway, breathing and responsiveness of casualty	x	x
	• Performed at least four minutes of uninterrupted CPR on both an infant resuscitation manikin and an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor, demonstrating the following techniques on each: • Checking for response and normal breathing • Recognising abnormal breathing • Opening and clearing the airway • Using correct hand location, compression depth rate in line with the arc recommended ratio of compressions and ventilations • Acting in the event of regurgitation or vomiting • Following single rescuer procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions	x	x	Q1,2
	Followed the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED)	x	x
	Conducted a verbal secondary survey	x	x
	• Applied first aid procedures for the following: • Allergic reactions • Anaphylaxis • Asthma • Basic wound care • Severe bleeding • Burns • Cardiac arrest • Choking and airway obstruction • Convulsions • Envenomation (using pressure immobilisation) • Fractures, sprains and strains (using arm slings, roller bandages or other appropriate immobilisation techniques) • Poisoning • Respiratory distress • Shock	x	x	Q2
	Provided an accurate verbal report of the incident		x	Q3,6
	Responded to at least two simulated emergency scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s workplace/community setting		x

*Knowledge Evidence*			X	X	Question number
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of: State/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice and workplace procedures including: o Arc guidelines relevant to provision of CPR and first aid o Safe work practices to minimise risks and potential hazards o Infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions o Requirements for currency of skill and knowledge			X	X	Q1-6
Legal, workplace and community considerations including: o Need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation o Duty of care requirements o Respectful behaviour towards a casualty o Own skills and limitations o Consent o Privacy and confidentiality requirements o Importance of debriefing			x	x	Q5,6
Considerations when providing first aid including: o Airway obstruction due to body position o Appropriate duration and cessation of CPR o Appropriate use of an AED o Standard precautions and infection control			x	x	Q1,2
Principles and procedures for first aid management of the following scenarios: o Abdominal injuries o Allergic reactions o Anaphylaxis o Bleeding control o Burns o Cardiac conditions o Choking and airway obstruction o Cold and crush injuries o Diabetes o Dislocations o Drowning o Envenomation o Environmental impact (including hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration and heat stroke) o Epilepsy o Eye and ear injuries o Fractures o Head, neck and spinal injuries o Minor skin injuries o Needle stick injuries			x	x	Q2
	o Poisoning and toxic substances o Respiratory distress, including asthma and other respiratory conditions o Seizures o Severe allergic and anaphylactic reactions o Shock o Soft tissue injuries o Unconsciousness, abnormal breathing or not breathing
	Basic anat to: o	omy and physiology relating Absence of normal breathing
	o	Anatomy of the external chest
	o	Physiology relating to
	o o	response/consciousness Upper airway anatomy and effect of positional change Anatomy and physiology considerations in provision of first aid for specified conditions	x	x

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