Questions for a First Aid Examination

fhe time for all ten questions should be two hours.

le

Zo

Se

4.

Se

7

8.

9.

What is meant by the Pasteur treatment? In what per cent
of the cases is the use of it effective?

Discuss fully the treatment for snake-bites.

What are two points to be remembered in the treatment of any
poiston-drug case?

Discuss symptoms and treatment for epileptic fits?

Tell what you know of carbon monoxide gas as a potent poison;
where there are dangers of encountering it and how to prevent
these dangers.

Give treatment of wounds when bleeding is severe. How would
you treat wounds when bleeding is not severe?

Discuss what you know of the use of the tourniquet. Should
it be used if bleeding can be otherwise checked? Why not?

Qutline procedure for the rescue of a victim from contact
with an electric wire. Outline treatment of such a victin.

In cases of skull fracture or concussion wheat treatment should
be followed by the first-aider until the physician arrives? —

10. Why should a first-aider never wash a wound with soap and water?