TheoryFirst Aid at Work (HSE, UK) Study Guide
Study for the First Aid at Work (HSE, UK) with exam topics, practice questions, a free PDF, video walkthrough and timed mock exam links.
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Topics to review
- DRSABCD and the primary survey
- CPR and AED use
- Bleeding, shock and wound care
- Fractures, burns and common emergencies
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Q1In the DR ABC action plan, what does the first 'D' stand for?
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✓ Correct answer: Danger
DR ABC begins with Danger. Always check for hazards to yourself, the casualty and bystanders before approaching.
Q2What is the correct order of the DR ABC primary survey?
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✓ Correct answer: Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation (CPR)
DR ABC stands for Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation (CPR), in that order — the primary survey taught in UK first aid.
Q3What is the very first thing you should do on arriving at an emergency scene?
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✓ Correct answer: Check the area for danger to yourself and others
Checking for danger first protects you, the casualty and bystanders. An injured rescuer cannot help anyone.
Q4How should you check whether a collapsed person is responsive?
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✓ Correct answer: Talk to them and gently squeeze their shoulders ('talk and touch')
Check response by talking and touching: give a simple command and gently squeeze the shoulders. Never shake a casualty violently.
Q5What is the emergency telephone number for an ambulance in the UK?
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✓ Correct answer: 999
999 is the primary emergency number in the UK. 112 also works (including from a mobile), but 999 is the main number to call.
Q6An adult collapses, is unresponsive and is NOT breathing normally. What should you do?
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✓ Correct answer: Begin CPR (chest compressions and rescue breaths)
An unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally is in cardiac arrest. Start CPR immediately and send for an AED.
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