FREC course (initial) Exam
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
role and responsibility - CORRECT ANSWER-preserve life
prevent the situation from worsening
promote recovery
what are the agreed ways of working? - CORRECT ANSWER-JRCALC (Joint
Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee) everything we learn is follow these
guidelines.
infection pathways (5) - CORRECT ANSWER-Person to person
Food/ water
Equipment
Environment
Animals
infection pathways, type of contact (4) - CORRECT ANSWER-Direct contact
Indirect contact
,air-borne
vector-borne (something carries it(e.g. flys))
what PPE do we have? - CORRECT ANSWER--gloves
-facemask
-goggles
-apron
-sleeve protectors
-application and removal
consent - CORRECT ANSWER-if conscious you must have permission to treat
the patient.
types of consent - CORRECT ANSWER--voluntary
-informed
-capacity
-implied
first responder equipment - CORRECT ANSWER--oxygen
-bag valve mask
-AED
-dressings
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what to consider before treating someone - CORRECT ANSWER-personal safety
scene safety
number of casualties
who needs help first
mechanism of injury
further danger
need more help e.g. other emergency services
what do in casualty communication - CORRECT ANSWER--make and keep eye
contact
-tell the truth(can do little white lies if it'll reduce stress)
-use understandble language
-talk to them at the same level, e.g. if they're sitting down, kneel down with them
-speak slowly, clearly and distinctly
scene safety accronym - CORRECT ANSWER-S- stop-access the situation
T- traffic-consider safety at all times
E- environment-consider your limitations
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
role and responsibility - CORRECT ANSWER-preserve life
prevent the situation from worsening
promote recovery
what are the agreed ways of working? - CORRECT ANSWER-JRCALC (Joint
Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee) everything we learn is follow these
guidelines.
infection pathways (5) - CORRECT ANSWER-Person to person
Food/ water
Equipment
Environment
Animals
infection pathways, type of contact (4) - CORRECT ANSWER-Direct contact
Indirect contact
,air-borne
vector-borne (something carries it(e.g. flys))
what PPE do we have? - CORRECT ANSWER--gloves
-facemask
-goggles
-apron
-sleeve protectors
-application and removal
consent - CORRECT ANSWER-if conscious you must have permission to treat
the patient.
types of consent - CORRECT ANSWER--voluntary
-informed
-capacity
-implied
first responder equipment - CORRECT ANSWER--oxygen
-bag valve mask
-AED
-dressings
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law
, -OP airways
-tourniquet
what to consider before treating someone - CORRECT ANSWER-personal safety
scene safety
number of casualties
who needs help first
mechanism of injury
further danger
need more help e.g. other emergency services
what do in casualty communication - CORRECT ANSWER--make and keep eye
contact
-tell the truth(can do little white lies if it'll reduce stress)
-use understandble language
-talk to them at the same level, e.g. if they're sitting down, kneel down with them
-speak slowly, clearly and distinctly
scene safety accronym - CORRECT ANSWER-S- stop-access the situation
T- traffic-consider safety at all times
E- environment-consider your limitations
