TheoryProvide First Aid (HLTAID011, Australia)
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Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) practice questions covering DRSABCD, CPR and common emergencies.
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Emergency Response & DRSABCD
In the DRSABCD action plan, what does the first 'D' stand for?
Correct — A. DRSABCD begins with Danger. Always check for hazards to yourself, the casualty and bystanders before approaching. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
What is the correct order of the DRSABCD action plan?
Correct — A. DRSABCD stands for Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation, in that order. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
What is the very first thing you should do on arriving at an emergency scene?
Correct — B. Checking for danger first protects you, the casualty and bystanders. An injured rescuer cannot help anyone. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
How should you check whether a collapsed person is responsive?
Correct — B. Check response by talking and touching: give a simple command and gently squeeze the shoulders. Never shake a casualty violently. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
What is the emergency telephone number for an ambulance in Australia?
Correct — C. 000 is the primary emergency number in Australia. 112 also works from a mobile, but 000 is the main number to call. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
An adult collapses, is unresponsive and is NOT breathing normally. What should you do?
Correct — C. An unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally is in cardiac arrest. Start CPR immediately and send for an AED. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
A casualty is unresponsive but IS breathing normally. What is the best position for them?
Correct — C. An unconscious casualty who is breathing should be placed on their side (recovery position) to keep the airway clear and let fluids drain. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
Why is the recovery (side) position used for an unconscious, breathing casualty?
Correct — B. On their side, the tongue is less likely to block the airway and any vomit or fluid can drain out rather than being inhaled. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
How do you open the airway of an unconscious adult?
Correct — A. A gentle head-tilt and chin-lift moves the tongue away from the back of the throat and opens the airway. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
You are alone with an unresponsive adult and have a mobile phone. What should you do?
Correct — B. Call 000 on speaker so you can follow the dispatcher's instructions and start CPR without leaving the casualty. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
When checking for normal breathing, how long should you take?
Correct — B. Look, listen and feel for normal breathing for no more than 10 seconds. Occasional gasps are NOT normal breathing. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
Which best describes the overall aims of first aid?
Correct — B. The aims of first aid are to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and promote recovery until medical help arrives. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
Which of these is a danger you should look for before helping at a road crash?
Correct — D. Traffic, fuel/fire and broken glass are all hazards. Make the scene as safe as possible before approaching the casualty. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
'Send for help' in DRSABCD means you should:
Correct — B. Call 000 (or direct a bystander to call) as early as possible so the ambulance is on its way while you provide care. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
How often should you monitor an unconscious casualty in the recovery position?
Correct — B. Keep checking the casualty's breathing and response continuously, as their condition can change at any time. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
Why is it important to call emergency services before providing CPR?
Correct — C. Calling emergency services early ensures trained paramedics and advanced equipment are on the way while first aid continues. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
What should you do if you are uncertain about providing CPR?
Correct — C. If unsure whether or how to help, call emergency services immediately; dispatchers can give step-by-step guidance, including for CPR. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
What is an important personal safety consideration when performing CPR?
Correct — C. Before approaching a victim, rescuers must confirm the scene is safe and free of hazards to avoid becoming a second casualty. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
What should you do if the person is breathing normally?
Correct — C. If a person is breathing normally but unresponsive, place them in the recovery position and monitor their breathing until help arrives. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
When is it appropriate to stop performing CPR?
Correct — A. CPR should continue until trained emergency personnel arrive and take over, the scene becomes unsafe, or the victim starts breathing normally. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
When should you consider stopping CPR?
Correct — C. CPR should be stopped when advanced medical help arrives and takes over care of the victim. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
How can bystanders contribute if they are untrained in CPR?
Correct — B. Untrained bystanders can still help by calling emergency services immediately and following the dispatcher's step-by-step instructions. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
What is a critical time period for minimizing brain damage during CPA?
Correct — B. Brain damage can begin within about 4 minutes without oxygen, which is why prompt CPR is critical during cardiac arrest. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
What is the first action when you find an unresponsive person?
Correct — C. After finding someone unresponsive, call for emergency help right away so professional responders are on their way while first aid continues. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
What is the first step to take when you find an unresponsive person?
Correct — D. The first step upon finding a possibly unresponsive person is to check responsiveness by shaking them gently and shouting to them. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in CPR for all ages?
Correct — B. For a single lay rescuer, the ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths for adults, children and infants. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
What is the recommended rate of chest compressions?
Correct — C. Compress at 100 to 120 per minute. This keeps blood flowing to the brain and heart. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
How deep should chest compressions be on an adult?
Correct — B. Compress at least one third of the depth of the chest, roughly 5 cm in an average adult. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
Where do you place your hands for chest compressions on an adult?
Correct — B. Place the heel of your hand on the lower half of the sternum in the centre of the chest, with the other hand on top. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
How are chest compressions best delivered to an infant (under 1 year)?
Correct — A. For an infant, use two fingers on the lower half of the breastbone, compressing about one third of the chest depth.
Provide First Aid (HLTAID011, Australia) sample questions
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CPR & Defibrillation (AED) When should you stop performing CPR?
A. After exactly 2 minutes
B. When the casualty recovers, a health professional takes over, or you are physically unable to continue ✓
C. As soon as the AED is attached
D. After 5 compressions
Correct — B. Continue CPR until the person responds/breathes normally, a professional takes over, or you cannot physically continue.
Airway & Choking A conscious adult is choking but can still cough forcefully and speak. What should you do?
A. Give 5 hard back blows immediately
B. Encourage them to keep coughing and watch closely ✓
C. Lay them on the floor
D. Give them water to drink
Correct — B. With a mild (partial) obstruction the person can still move air. Encourage coughing and monitor in case it becomes severe.
Bleeding, Wounds & Shock What is the most effective first action to control severe external bleeding?
A. Apply a tourniquet straight away
B. Apply firm, direct pressure over the wound ✓
C. Wash the wound under a tap
D. Give the casualty a drink
Correct — B. Firm, direct pressure over the wound is the first and most effective way to control most external bleeding.
Cardiac, Stroke, Seizures & Diabetes The acronym FAST helps recognise a stroke. What does it stand for?
A. Fever, Aches, Sweating, Tiredness
B. Face, Arms, Speech, Time ✓
C. Fall, Awake, Stand, Talk
D. Fast pulse, Anxiety, Shaking, Thirst
Correct — B. FAST = Face (drooping), Arms (weakness), Speech (slurred), Time (call 000 immediately).
Allergies, Anaphylaxis & Asthma What is anaphylaxis?
A. A mild skin rash
B. A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction ✓
C. A type of headache
D. A common cold
Correct — B. Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially fatal allergic reaction that affects breathing and/or circulation and needs immediate treatment.
Burns, Fractures, Bites & Environmental What is the correct first aid for a thermal (heat) burn?
A. Apply ice directly to the burn
B. Cool the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes ✓
C. Spread butter on the burn
D. Cover it with a tight bandage straight away
Correct — B. Cool the burn under cool (not icy) running water for 20 minutes. This limits the damage and relieves pain.
Legal Duties & Infection Control What does 'duty of care' mean for a first aider?
A. You must carry a first aid kit at all times
B. Once you begin helping, you should continue to a reasonable standard until you hand over care ✓
C. You are legally required to help every stranger
D. You must pay for the casualty's treatment
Correct — B. Duty of care means that once you start first aid, you should continue providing reasonable care until you can hand over to someone equally or more qualified.
Real Exam Practice What is the first step you should take when you come across a person who is laying motionless on the ground?
A. Call Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance immediately
B. Start chest compressions and give rescue breaths (CPR)
C. Check for danger and ensure the scene is safe ✓
D. Check for a medical alert bracelet
Correct — C. The first step in the DRSABCD action plan is D — check for Danger and ensure the scene is safe before approaching.
About the Provide First Aid (HLTAID011, Australia) test
Prepare with confidence for your First Aid and CPR certificate in Australia. This study app covers the knowledge behind the nationally recognised unit HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, so you can walk into your course or refresher ready.
What you get
- 120+ original practice questions covering DRSABCD, CPR for adults, children and infants, using an AED, choking, bleeding and shock, burns, fractures, snake and spider bites, anaphylaxis, asthma, stroke, heart attack, seizures and legal duties.
- Plain-English explanations for every answer so you learn the reasoning, not just the right option.
- Timed mock exams that build real exam-day confidence.
- Study by topic to focus on your weak spots.
- Available in English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Arabic.
You will be tested on
- DRSABCD and the primary survey
- CPR and AED use
- Bleeding, shock and wound care
- Fractures, burns and common emergencies
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Topics in this question bank
DRSABCD and the primary survey
CPR and AED use
Bleeding, shock and wound care
Fractures, burns and common emergencies
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