Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Theory Assessment Version 1.00 Theory Assessment This Theory Assessment will form part of the formal assessment for the following unit/s of competency: HLTADI001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Your assessor will use the result of this assessment task as evidence in awarding competency. Assessment Conditions Formal assessment conditions are required throughout this assessment. Please do not talk to other candidates, share information or communicate in any way. Failure to observe these requirements may deem you as unsatisfactorily completing this assessment task and will result in you being found not yet competent in the units assessed. This assessment is in a multiple-choice, true or false and short answer format. Please read the question and each of the answers before circling the correct answer. If you make a mistake, cross it out and circle the correct answer. All answers are to be completed on the answer sheet and not on this paper. If you do not understand something about a question then please ask your assessor for a further explanation. The assessor will explain the question, however they will not influence the decision or the answer that you select in any way. Once you have completed this assessment please remain seated until all other candidates have completed their assessments. Your Assessor will then collect your assessment for marking. The time allocated for this assessment is 45 minutes. You must achieve a result of 100% in order to be assessed as competent. HLTAID001 Provide CPR - Theory Assessment CPR V2.0.docx Page 1 of 5
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Question 1. The guidelines for performing CPR, the recommended rates and procedures can be found in A. The Work Health and Safety Act. B. The Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines. C. The Australian Rules for First Aid. D. The Healthcare Standards. Question 2. What issues could prevent air entering the lungs when performing CPR? (Select all that apply) A. The head is not tilted enough. B. The casualties blood pressure too high. C. There is an obstruction in the airway. D. The casualty has just finished eating. Question 3. The signs and symptoms of Critical Incident Stress include A. Insomnia, loss of appetite and self-medicating with alcohol or drugs. B. Constantly thinking about and re-living the event. Talking about the event all the time. C. Depression, anxiety, anger or any change in behaviour. D. All of the above are indicators of Critical Incident Stress. Question 4. When would you cease CPR? (select all that apply) A. When further medical assistance arrives. B. When the casualty starts breathing. C. When you are physically incapable of continuing. D. All of the above. Question 5. In terms of infection control, the term Standard Precautions means A. To treat all blood and body fluid as though it is contaminated and therefore use appropriate PPE. B. You should always look for and make safe any danger whilst carrying out CPR. C. To make sure you are insured to provide assistance. D. To keep all private information to yourself. Question 6. If you are suffering the effects of Critical Incident Stress where could you go for assistance? A. Your local Doctor. B. Telephone assistance such as Lifeline or Beyond Blue. C. Visit a local counsellor. D. All of the above can provide assistance. Question 7. What respiratory rate (at rest) would be considered normal for a healthy adult? A. 4 to 8 breaths pre minute. B. 6 to 10 breaths per minute. C. 12 to 20 breaths per minute. D. 30 to 40 breaths per minute. Question 8. The correct ratio of compressions to breaths when providing CPR is A. 15 Compressions to 2 Breaths. B. 30 Compressions to 2 Breaths. C. 5 Compressions to 1 Breath. D. 25 Compressions to 1 Breath. HLTAID001 Provide CPR - Theory Assessment CPR V2.0.docx Page 3 of 5
Question 9. The Chain of Survival is described as A. Early Access, Early CPR, Early Defibrillation, Early Advanced Care. B. Early CPR, Early Access, Early Defibrillation, Early Advanced Care. C. Early Defibrillation, Early Advanced Care, Early CPR, Early Access. D. Early Advanced Care, Early Defibrillation, Early Access, Early CPR. Question 10. The Lungs and Airways are part of the A. Cardiovascular System B. Respiratory System C. Nervous System D. Musculoskeletal System Question 11. The best way to ensure that you do not breach privacy laws is to A. Keep all information to yourself. Don t tell anyone anything including the Ambulance Officers. B. Ask the casualty if it is ok first before saying anything. C. Only share information on a need to know basis with people who need to know. D. Only share information with the casualties family members if they ask for it. Question 12. When using an AED on a small child, what must you consider? A. That the AED is compatible with children and that child pads are available. B. That you have parental permission to use the AED. C. You must administer adrenaline first before attempting to defibrillate. D. All of the above must be considered before using an AED on a child. Is the following statement True of False? Question 13. If the injured casualty is unconscious you do not need to seek consent from the casualty prior to providing assistance. A. True B. False Question 14. Which rhythm below would possibly respond to defibrillation. A B C Ventricular Fibrillation (disrupted Rhythm) Asystole (no heart rhythm) Normal Sinus Rhythm (normal rhythm) Question 15. Where in the body is the Heart located? A. In the lower abdomen. B. Over on the left hand side of the chest under the ribs on the left hand side. C. On the right hand side of the chest under the ribs on the right hand side. D. In the centre of the chest slightly towards the left of the breastbone between the lungs. HLTAID001 Provide CPR - Theory Assessment CPR V2.0.docx Page 4 of 5
Question 16. An unconscious person is most at risk of A. Having a Stroke. B. Having a Heart Attack. C. Breathing difficulties resulting from uncontrolled airways because of poor body positioning. D. Hypoglycaemia from low blood sugar. Question 17. When would you have a duty of care in relation to a casualty? A. If the person was in your care at the time of the incident. B. Once you begin providing assistance to the casualty. C. When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident. D. In all of the above scenarios you would owe the casualty a Duty of Care. Question 18. Providing assistance within your own skills and limitations means A. You only carry out procedures and practices that you have been trained to do are competent in doing. Don t try things you are not trained to do. B. Anything you can do is considered ok as long as you mean well. C. You can try something beyond your abilities and training only if you think it will help. D. Don t do anything. You may leave yourself open to prosecution. Question 19. What is the aim of the debriefing process? A. To provide an opportunity to review your actions. B. To help manage the emotional stress of an incident. C. To learn from the experience and identify opportunities for improvement. D. All of the above are considered benefits of the debriefing process. Question 20. Whilst providing CPR the casualty vomits. What are your actions? A. Continue CPR as you must not stop for anything. B. Roll the casualty to the side, clear the airway the resume CPR as required. C. Stop CPR immediately and rinse their mouth out with water before resuming CPR. D. Stop CPR all together as it is not working. You can no longer help this person. HLTAID001 Provide CPR - Theory Assessment CPR V2.0.docx Page 5 of 5