NPLQ Revision Question and answers
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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 - correct 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 - correct
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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct
answer ✔B. This is where ribs have been fractured in several places
What is meant by the term paradoxical chest movement?
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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 - correct 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 - correct
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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct
answer ✔B. This is where ribs have been fractured in several places
What is meant by the term paradoxical chest movement?
