NPLQ Revision Questions With multiple choice (Complete) 2023
Which of the following statements, best describes a compression?
A. It is where a casualty may have an altered level of consciousness, is disorientated
and confused
B. It is potentially a fatal condition where there is pressure on the brain from either a traumatic head injury or a bleed in the brain
C. A casualty can develop this from a spinal injury or accident, however can recover quickly with rest, usually within 30 minutes
D. This can develop around 30 days after a Stroke and can be life threatening if it is not treated with immediate medical attention Answer- B. It is potentially a fatal condition where there is pressure on the brain from either a traumatic head injury or a bleed in the brain
A casualty has suffered from a serious blow to the head, which of the following signs and symptoms are you most likely to see?
A. Blood in the white of the eye, hives and nausea
B. Pain in the chest, short term memory loss and nausea
C. Swelling or bruising of the head, stridor, nausea
D. Fluid coming from the ears, soft area in the skull and nausea Answer- D. Fluid coming from the ears, soft area in the skull and nausea
How would you treat a casualty who has suffered from a serious head injury?
A. Call 999, help the casualty lie down and keep the head, neck and body in-line
B. Call 999, help the casualty lie down and raise the legs quickly
C. Call 999, help the casualty lie down and lean them on one side towards their injury
D. Call 999, help the casualty lie down and raise their head and shoulders above their heart Answer- A. Call 999, help the casualty lie down and keep the head, neck and body in-line
A casualty has a serious chest injury from a sharp object penetrating the chest wall, what treatment would you follow?
A. Cover the wound with an airtight dressing and control any bleeding with direct pressure
B. Cover the wound with an airtight dressing and call 999 for emergency help
C. Do not try and cover the open chest wound, but control any associated bleeding with direct pressure D. Do not try and cover the open chest wound, keep the casualty in a standing position for as long as possible Answer- C. Do not try and cover the open chest wound, but control any associated bleeding with direct pressure
Which of the following best describes a Flail Chest?
A. This is a hairline crack in one rib
B. This is where ribs have been fractured in several places
C. This is when four or more ribs are broken on the same side of the chest
D. This is when a broken rib breaks through the skin of the chest Answer- B. This is where ribs have been fractured in several places
What is meant by the term paradoxical chest movement?
A. It is when one side of the chest rises, but the other side collapses
B. It is the sound of two bones rubbing together, also known as crepitus
C. It can develop from a casualty who has suffered from a compression on the brain
D. It can develop from a casualty who has suffered from a concussion Answer- A. It is when one side of the chest rises, but the other side collapses
A casualty is suffering from a Flail Chest, they have fallen unconscious and are breathing normally. Which of the following is the correct treatment?
A. Leave the casualty on their back due to the injury they have sustained
B. Place the casualty into the recovery position with the injured side UP
C. Place the casualty into the recovery position with the injured side DOWN
D. Start CPR with 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths Answer- C. Place the casualty into the recovery position with the injured side DOWN Answer- 3?
When performing CPR with more than one rescuer, it is recommended to change over every....
A. 2 minutes
B. 4 minutes
C. 6 minutes
D. 8 minutes Answer- A. 2 minutes
How long should it take to scan a zone?
A. 40 seconds
B. 30 seconds
C. 20 seconds
D. 10 seconds Answer- D. 10 seconds
You have seen a serious incident unfold at the deep end of the swimming pool you are lifeguarding. You suspect a spinal injury, which of the following techniques would
you use?
Which of the following statements, best describes a compression?
A. It is where a casualty may have an altered level of consciousness, is disorientated
and confused
B. It is potentially a fatal condition where there is pressure on the brain from either a traumatic head injury or a bleed in the brain
C. A casualty can develop this from a spinal injury or accident, however can recover quickly with rest, usually within 30 minutes
D. This can develop around 30 days after a Stroke and can be life threatening if it is not treated with immediate medical attention Answer- B. It is potentially a fatal condition where there is pressure on the brain from either a traumatic head injury or a bleed in the brain
A casualty has suffered from a serious blow to the head, which of the following signs and symptoms are you most likely to see?
A. Blood in the white of the eye, hives and nausea
B. Pain in the chest, short term memory loss and nausea
C. Swelling or bruising of the head, stridor, nausea
D. Fluid coming from the ears, soft area in the skull and nausea Answer- D. Fluid coming from the ears, soft area in the skull and nausea
How would you treat a casualty who has suffered from a serious head injury?
A. Call 999, help the casualty lie down and keep the head, neck and body in-line
B. Call 999, help the casualty lie down and raise the legs quickly
C. Call 999, help the casualty lie down and lean them on one side towards their injury
D. Call 999, help the casualty lie down and raise their head and shoulders above their heart Answer- A. Call 999, help the casualty lie down and keep the head, neck and body in-line
A casualty has a serious chest injury from a sharp object penetrating the chest wall, what treatment would you follow?
A. Cover the wound with an airtight dressing and control any bleeding with direct pressure
B. Cover the wound with an airtight dressing and call 999 for emergency help
C. Do not try and cover the open chest wound, but control any associated bleeding with direct pressure D. Do not try and cover the open chest wound, keep the casualty in a standing position for as long as possible Answer- C. Do not try and cover the open chest wound, but control any associated bleeding with direct pressure
Which of the following best describes a Flail Chest?
A. This is a hairline crack in one rib
B. This is where ribs have been fractured in several places
C. This is when four or more ribs are broken on the same side of the chest
D. This is when a broken rib breaks through the skin of the chest Answer- B. This is where ribs have been fractured in several places
What is meant by the term paradoxical chest movement?
A. It is when one side of the chest rises, but the other side collapses
B. It is the sound of two bones rubbing together, also known as crepitus
C. It can develop from a casualty who has suffered from a compression on the brain
D. It can develop from a casualty who has suffered from a concussion Answer- A. It is when one side of the chest rises, but the other side collapses
A casualty is suffering from a Flail Chest, they have fallen unconscious and are breathing normally. Which of the following is the correct treatment?
A. Leave the casualty on their back due to the injury they have sustained
B. Place the casualty into the recovery position with the injured side UP
C. Place the casualty into the recovery position with the injured side DOWN
D. Start CPR with 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths Answer- C. Place the casualty into the recovery position with the injured side DOWN Answer- 3?
When performing CPR with more than one rescuer, it is recommended to change over every....
A. 2 minutes
B. 4 minutes
C. 6 minutes
D. 8 minutes Answer- A. 2 minutes
How long should it take to scan a zone?
A. 40 seconds
B. 30 seconds
C. 20 seconds
D. 10 seconds Answer- D. 10 seconds
You have seen a serious incident unfold at the deep end of the swimming pool you are lifeguarding. You suspect a spinal injury, which of the following techniques would
you use?
