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Surf Rescue Certificate Theory Paper Answers SACE Year 12 P.E. 1) What is the best way to control most bleeding? The best way to control bleeding is to assure the patient, make them sit or lay down and relax, let them know everything is going to be alright, keep them calm. Once this has been done, you may then continue elevate the affected area/limb and apply direct pressure. 2) What is the preferred treatment for nosebleed not associated with injury? Seat the patient with their head bent forward and the soft part of the nostrils squeezed between the thumb and forefinger for up to ten minutes. 3) What is shock and what may cause it? Shock is a medical term used to describe the loss of effective circulation. Shock is when the oxygen to the tissues suddenly becomes inadequate to meet the body’s needs. The cause of shock can be from blood loss, heat stroke, severe injuries and even severe infections. 4) In order to tell if an unconscious patient is breathing you should? Always check their pulse and look, listen and feel for any signs of breathing. Before completing this you should perform DRABC on and around the patient to be safe. 5) What steps can be taken to prevent sun damage? The steps that can be taken are; Keep in the shade, always wear protective clothing and a broadbrimmed hat, apply sunscreen and try and avoid the sun between 11 o’clock and 4 o’clock pm. 6) On whom should Expired Air Resuscitation be conducted? Expired Air Resuscitation should be conducted on all unconscious patients who are not breathing. 7) In general how many full tides in one day? There are two full tides in one day. 8) The timing of Expired Air Resuscitation on an adult is? 15 breaths per minute, that is 1 every 4 seconds. 9) What are some signs indicating shock and how would you treat it?
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