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RIIERR205D Apply initial response First Aid

THEORY ASSESSMENT ANSWERS

2RIIERR205D Apply initial response First Aid THEORY ASSESSMENT ANSWERS

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TABLE OF CONTENTSInstructions to Assessors 4

Prepare for the theory assessment 4

Customising the assessment 4

Work, Health and Safety 4

Carrying out the assessment 4

Completing the assessment 5

Assessment Conditions 5

Expiry status of assessment 6

Theory Pre-Assessment 7

Questions with Answers 8

1. Plan and prepare for initial response First Aid 8

2. Assess the situation 11

3. Apply First Aid 13

4. Record and report incident 17

Assessment outcome 20


INSTRUCTIONS TO ASSESSORS

To prepare for assessment of this unit of competency, assessors should refer to the RII Assessment Materials Overview Guide. This guide includes directions on how to conduct an assessment for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Prepare for the theory assessment • Ensure date, time, place, employee, assessment instrument and any tools/equipment are arranged.

• Ensure the environment is adequate for delivery of assessment, eg by computer, pen-and-paper or orally.

• The assessment questions have been drafted for easy conversion into a computer-based questionnaire.

• Where English or computer literacy is an issue for the employee, the employee can be offered support eg an oral assessment can be conducted.

• The theory assessment has been drafted as a bank of assessment questions from which a suitable set of sample questions should be chosen for any one assessment.

• When a sample of assessment questions is chosen from the complete bank of items, ensure the items have been suitably selected (eg all areas of the job role have sufficient sample questions included; all sections of the assessment have representative questions included) and the assessment form is finalised for the employee to use (whether in computer, pen-and-paper or oral format). Issues of question selection and coverage are decided according to site policy.

• Gather relevant site standards and procedures from the appropriate authorised company personnel.

• Explain what is required of the employee. Both employee and assessor must confirm the employee’s readiness for assessment. It is recommended that the theory assessment is completed before the practical assessment.

• Advise the employee of performance requirements for “Satisfactory” performance, according to site policy.

Customising the assessmentThe assessment questions should be customised to reflect site-specific:

• Risks and hazards;

• Equipment and machinery;

• Processes and procedures, including reporting and recording procedures; and

• Standards and requirements.

Work, Health and Safety • Ensure all personnel have completed an area-specific induction prior to assessment commencing.

• Site, area and statutory safety requirements must be observed at all times.

• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the area the assessment is being carried out in, is to be worn at all times.

Carrying out the assessment • Gather evidence of the employee’s learning using this theory assessment tool.

• Questions may be asked of the assessor during the assessment on any concerns relating to the assessment process and/or to clarify questions.

• To gain overall competency in the unit, both the theory and practical assessment criteria must be met. All questions must be answered correctly, unless otherwise stated in the assessment instrument or unless site policy has other specific requirements for “Satisfactory” performance.


Completing the assessment • Prior to the theory assessment, the Theory Pre-Assessment form should be completed by the employee and

assessor. The right of appeal under the company fair treatment policy (or equivalent) should be explained.

• All sections of the assessment must be completed with an ink pen for a paper or oral assessment, or on a suitable computer as demonstrated by the assessor.

• On completion of this assessment the employee should sign the Theory Assessment Summary.

• Communicate to employee any feedback comments.

Assessment Conditions • An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry

regulations for certification and licensing; and,

• this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment;

• where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,

• this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

• assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

• assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

• assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

• where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

• assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector AQF** Level Required assessor or Indusry sub-ject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1 1 year

2 2 years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6 3 years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6 5 years

Other sectors Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.


*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level

Expiry status of assessmentStatements of Attainment have no formal expiry date, however, they are an indication of a person’s competency at the time of their assessment. It is also important to remember that, even though they may be linked to licencing or regulatory outcomes, Statements of Attainment are not licences or tickets, which do have expiration periods.

For a variety of reasons, it may be necessary to re-assess a person who holds a Statement of Attainment to verify that their competency has been maintained. The timeframes in which a person may need to be reassessed will be determined by site or company specific policies.

The conditions for licences or tickets shall be determined by the relevant safety regulator in each Australian state or territory.


THEORY PRE-ASSESSMENT

Assessment process explained to the employee ( if Yes).

Any appeal relating to the outcome of the assessment or the way in which the assessment was conducted shall be made through the company’s fair treatment policy as explained to the employee ( if Yes).

Employee / Trainee AssessorEmployee/Trainee name: (Print)

Employee/Trainee comments:

Assessor name: (Print)

Assessor comments:

I fully understand the assessment and appeals process.

Theory assessment sighted and checked as Competent.

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:


QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS

1. Plan and prepare for initial response First Aid Answer if Satisfactory1. Which of the following documents may apply when you are

administering first aid at work? (select as many as apply)

A workplace health and safety legislation

B company efficiency targets

C safe work method statements (SWMS)

D site risk assessment

E site workplace health and safety policy

F site production schedules

A, C, D, E

2. Under which of the following circumstances would you NOT, as a first aider, have a legal duty of care?

A An injured person on a worksite where you are a nominated first aid officer

B An injured person on your home street

C An injured person at a shopping centre on whom you have started giving first aid

D none of the above. You have a legally-imposed duty of care in all of these situations

B

3. Who would you normally get instructions from in the workplace?

A you give yourself instructions

B your colleagues

C your supervisor

D none of the above

C

4. Where are the requirements, procedures and instructions for the application of First Aid store/held at your workplace?

Answer

Site specific information can be recorded in the space provided:


1. Plan and prepare for initial response First Aid Answer if Satisfactory5. Who is responsible for identifying hazards and risks upon

arriving at the scene of an accident?

A Whoever is applying first aid

B The work crew already at the site

C Supervisor

D none of the above

A

6. It is your duty of care to wear PPE in accordance with site rules and signage.

A True

B False

A

7. It is your company’s responsibility to maintain your PPE.

A True

B False

B

8. Establishing communication systems with other personnel during an emergency is not part of an effective response.

A True

B False

B

9. Which of the following communications equipment could be used to call for emergency assistance?

A Phones (fixed and mobile)

B 2-way radio, UHF/VHF radio

C Flares

D All of the above

D


1. Plan and prepare for initial response First Aid Answer if Satisfactory10. Which of the following signs are used on your site to indicate

the location of a first aid kit?

A B

C D

A

11. What is the procedure for maintaining first aid kits on your site?

Answer

Answers should comply with site policies and procedures. Answers could include, for example:

• monitor access to the first aid kit and ensure any items used are replaced as soon as practicable after use

• undertake regular checks (after each use or, if the kit is not used, at least once every 12 months) to ensure the kit contains a complete set of the required items (an inventory list in the kit should be signed and dated after each check)

• ensure that items are in good working order, have not deteriorated and are within their expiry dates and that sterile products are sealed and have not been tampered with.

Assessor comments: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sign-Off:

Supervisor: Assessor: Employee:

___________________ ____________________ _____________________


2. Assess the situation Answer if Satisfactory12. Identify three (3) hazards to you, the patient or to other

persons that could be present on your work site when you arrive to apply first aid.

Answer

Insert site specific hazards which could include:

• Workplace hazards (e.g. moving traffic, confined space, machinery, etc.)

• Environmental hazards (e.g. heat, cold, hazardous fumes or materials, etc.)

• Proximity of other people, such as work crews and/or bystanders

• Hazards associated with the casualty management process (e.g. infection, blood-borne diseases, etc.)

13. In instances where you identify risks to your own health and safety at an incident site, which of the following statements bests describes the action you should take?

A ignore the risks, the health and safety of the casualty is more important and you can’t afford to waste time

B do not attempt to assist the casualty; no amount of risk to yourself is appropriate

C assess whether the risks to your own health and safety can be controlled and only proceed to apply first aid once controls are in place

D follow the directions of your supervisor, regardless of any risks that are present

C

14. If the first aid situation included a spill of liquid, how would you find out what first aid to apply to any injuries that resulted from contact with the liquid?

Answer

Locate and read the safety data sheet (SDS) for the substance.


2. Assess the situation Answer if Satisfactory15. Identify three (3) steps you can take to prevent the risk of

transmission of diseases when applying first aid?

Answer

• gloves

• mask for delivering CPR

• cover exposed cuts or grazes with waterproof dressings if applicable

• absorbent materials to clean up fluids and leak-proof plastic bag to dispose of materials

• washing hands, clothing, equipment immediately afterward

• seek medical aid as soon as possible if contact with bodily fluids was made

16. What does DRSABCD stand for in First Aid?

D ____________________

R ____________________

S ____________________

A ____________________

B ____________________

C ____________________

D ____________________

Danger

Response

Send for help

Airways

Breathing

CPR

Defibrillation

17. Complete the following table

Main Organ Bodily System Main Functions of the SystemHeart Cardiovascular Circulates the blood, and through the

blood, oxygen, through the bodyLungs Respiratory Puts oxygen into the body through the

blood by breathingBrain Nervous Coordinates actions and transmit signals

between different parts of its body


Sign-Off:


___________________ ____________________ _____________________


3. Apply First Aid Answer if Satisfactory18. What are the CPR rates of breathing and compression?

A 30 compressions, 2 breaths

B 10 compressions, 10 breaths

C 15 compressions, 2 breaths

D 2 compressions, 30 breaths

A

19. What are the differences between CPR and expired air resuscitation (EAR)?

Answer

• CPR uses compressions with breath, EAR does not

• EAR is given to those who are not breathing but have a pulse, CPR is administered to people who are not breathing and who do not have a pulse

20. What is the method used to control external bleeding when there is no evidence of broken bones or foreign objects?

A Apply direct pressure

B elevate if possible and immobilise

C keep casualty still and calm

D all of the above

D

21. How would you know if the work colleague you were about to treat had an allergy?

A look for medic wrist band or necklace

B check personnel records

C ask before treating if conscious

D all of the above

D


3. Apply First Aid Answer if Satisfactory22. List five (5) pieces of equipment that should be available in a

standard first aid kit.

Answer

• pressure bandages

• thermometers

• First Aid kit

• eyewash

• thermal blankets

• pocket face masks

• rubber gloves

• dressing

• spacer device

• cervical collars

23. For how long should CPR be applied?

A until professional help arrives to relieve you

B until the casualty begins to vomit

C until the casualty begins to breathe normally

D all of the above

D

24. What are the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and how would you treat it?

Answer

Signs/Symptoms Treatments • Cool, moist, pale skin

• Normal or below normal skin temperature

• Rapid, weak pulse

• Sweating

• Headache

• Nausea

• Weakness and dizziness

• Have the casualty rest by lying down in a shaded area and elevate their legs

• Make sure any tight clothing is loosened

• Give them small amounts of clear, cool fluids

• Sponge their skin with cool water

• If the casualty does not recover or vomits and is unable to keep fluids down, seek medical assistance


3. Apply First Aid Answer if Satisfactory25. You arrive on the scene and notice that the injured person

has lost a finger. The finger is nearby on the ground. What should you do with the finger?

Answer

• Put the finger into a plastic bag or other airtight container

• Then pack the bag/container into ice added to water. Make sure the finger doesn’t get wet. Send the bag or container to the hospital with the casualty to see if it can be reattached.

26. If a work colleague swallows poison by mistake, you should:

A Call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 with the container

B Make them vomit

C Make them drink milk

D Give them activated charcoal immediately

A

27. A major role in first aid treatment is reassuring the casualty in a calm manner and making them comfortable.

A True

B False

A

28. What is the correct number for contacting ambulance services?

A 1800 ambulance

B 999

C 000

D 911

C


3. Apply First Aid Answer if Satisfactory29. What information do you need to give to the operator when

you call for an ambulance?

Answer

• location

• street number, landmarks, cross streets, suburb, town

• or if in remote area, distance from landmarks, road, area, nearest town, property fire map reference

• a description of the incident

• number of casualties, gender/s, age/s and whether they are conscious/unconscious and breathing or not breathing

• type and extent of injuries

• whether any other emergency services required, such as fire or police

30. What steps do you need to take to ensure that the airway of a casualty is open?

Answer

• Open the mouth and check for foreign material. If present, place the casualty in the recovery position and clear the airway with your fingers

• Open the casualty’s airway by tilting their head with a chin lift

31. Which of the following actions are appropriate when applying first aid to a person who is unconscious?

A Slightly elevate their feet

B Splash water in their face

C Leave the person unattended

D Try to give the person a drink

A

32. Briefly describe the correct procedure for the manual handling of any load.

Answer

• Get your body as close to the load as possible

• Bend at the knees, not at the hips or back

• Ensure that you have a good hand grip on the load

• Lift with your legs, not your back. Bend at the knees when putting the load back down.


4. Record and report incident Answer if Satisfactory33. What reports do you need to complete after applying first aid

in your workplace?

Answer

Record site specific reports, which could include:

• Incident, injury or accident report

34. What information about the casualty do you need to record when reporting an injury or incident?

Answer

• name, DOB

• date, time, location where occurred

• type of injury/illness sustained

• cause

• management

35. Who at your workplace do you report information regarding the casualty’s condition to?

Answer

Record site specific personnel

36. What are the confidentiality issues related to recording and reporting an incident?

Answer

• Only authorised personnel should have access to incident records.

• Details should not be discussed in general conversation.


4. Record and report incident Answer if Satisfactory37. Give three (3) reasons about why it is important to keep

records of workplace injuries.

Answer

• to identify areas or processes that are likely to give rise to injury or illness so preventative measures can be undertaken

• to review safety procedures for preventing further problems in a continuous improvement model

• to implement safer and healthier work practices

• to identify where first aid facilities and services are most needed

• as evidence of workplace compliance of the standards that apply to workplace safety and first aid

• for workers’ compensation purposes.

38. It is not necessary to account for the use of first aid resources.

A True

B False

B


Sign-Off:


___________________ ____________________ _____________________


THEORY ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

Theory assessment summaryNote: refer to mapping document if required

Competent Not Competent

1. Plan and prepare for initial response First Aid

2. Assess the situation

3. Apply First Aid

4. Record and report incident


ASSESSMENT OUTCOME

Competent

Not Competent

Employee / Trainee AssessorEmployee/Trainee name: (Print)

Employee/Trainee comments:

Assessor name: (Print)

Assessor comments:

Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

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