They're hurt but talking

Question 1

You reach an adult who has fallen on the pavement. They are sitting up, pale and shaken, but talking to you. What is your first move?

Accepted Answer

Check the area is safe, introduce yourself, and ask what happened

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Lift them to their feet so you can see if they can walk

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Call 999 before speaking to them

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Give them water and tell them to take deep breaths

Question 2

They can answer you. Which quick check gives you the best picture of how serious this is?

Accepted Answer

Ask their name, what happened, where it hurts, and look from head to toe for obvious injury

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Take their pulse and decide from the number

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Ask bystanders to vote on whether they look okay

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Only check the grazed knee because that is the injury you can see

Question 3

They have a small graze, feel embarrassed but steady, and have no head injury signs, chest pain, breathing problems or serious pain. Who should you call?

Accepted Answer

No emergency call is needed. Help them decide whether they need 111, a GP, a pharmacist or to go home safely

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999, because every fall in public needs an ambulance

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111 immediately, because a first aider must always call someone

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Their workplace, before you do anything else

Question 4

A minute later they become drowsy and confused, and their speech starts to slur. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Call 999 immediately and keep checking their breathing

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Give them something sugary and wait ten minutes

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Call 111 because they are still awake

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Help them walk around to clear their head

Question 5

They ask for a drink and something to eat while they wait for help. What is safest?

Accepted Answer

Give neither for now, reassure them and explain that they may need medical assessment

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Give them both, it will keep their strength up

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Give water only, food is the risky part

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Give tea if available because it helps with shock

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