Series 4-7a: Diagnosing Injuries and Establishing Priorities for Treatment

The “Diagnosing Injuries and Establishing Priorities for Treatment” section of the Alberta School Bus Knowledge Test assesses a driver’s ability to quickly evaluate injuries and prioritize care in emergency situations.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 4-7a: Diagnosing Injuries and Establishing Priorities for Treatment 1

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If there is no response and unconsciousness is suspected, you must remember that:

Unconsciousness is a breathing emergency

Unconsciousness requires immediate food intake

Unconsciousness always means spinal injury

Unconsciousness means the heart has stopped

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In the ABC priorities, “B” stands for:

Not Breathing

Blood Loss

Bandaging

Burns

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Artificial respiration for a child is given at a rate of:

One breath every ten seconds

One breath every three seconds

One breath every five seconds

Two breaths every ten seconds

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Shock is best described as:

A brief fainting episode with no risk

Only an emotional reaction

A broken bone

A loss of circulation often present with injury or illness

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After two slow breaths, if there is a pulse but no breathing, you should:

Place them in recovery position only

Start full CPR with compressions

Continue with artificial respiration

Stop and wait for medical aid

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When performing artificial respiration, you should pinch the nose and:

Leave the mouth slightly open

Cover both mouth and nose with your hand

Ensure a good mouth-to-mouth seal

Only blow air into the nose

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You should continue artificial respiration until:

The person opens their eyes

Five minutes have passed

The ambulance is more than 30 minutes away

The person breathes unassisted or medical aid takes over

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In the ABC priorities, “A” stands for:

Alignment

Assessment

Alertness

Airway

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To open the airway when spinal injury is suspected, use:

Head-tilt chin-lift

Jaw thrust with NO head tilt

Neck extension

Side-lying position

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After bleeding has stopped, you should:

Massage the area

Lower the limb below heart level

Remove the dressing to let air in

Apply a bandage to secure the dressing

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To open the airway when no spinal injury is suspected, use:

Shoulder lift

Jaw thrust with no head tilt

Neck rotation

Head-tilt chin-lift

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Artificial respiration for an adult is given at a rate of:

One breath every ten seconds

One breath every five seconds

One breath every two seconds

Two breaths every ten seconds

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To check for breathing you should:

Check the pulse only

Shake the person firmly

Ask the person to say their name

Look at the chest, listen and feel for breathing

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To bring severe bleeding under control, you should primarily:

Apply direct, even pressure over the wound

Apply ice only

Elevate the opposite limb

Use a tourniquet immediately in all cases

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A major sign that internal bleeding may be present is:

Massive bruising

Sneezing

Runny nose

Mild itching

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For severe external bleeding, the first step is to:

Sit the person up

Apply a cold pack through clothing

Expose the wound

Give the person water

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If the person is not breathing, the initial action is to:

Give two slow breaths

Give them something to drink

Start chest compressions only

Place them in recovery position immediately

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In the ABC priorities, “C” primarily refers to:

Circulation – severe bleeding and shock

Chest injuries only

Cardiac medications

Consciousness level

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A “wet check” or rapid body survey is used to detect:

Concussion

Internal organ function

Spinal alignment

Hidden severe external and internal bleeding

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In a multiple-casualty situation, what injuries must you check and treat first?

Minor cuts and bruises

Emotional distress

Fractures only

Life-threatening injuries (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)

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Bandages are used to:

Hold dressings, maintain pressure, support and immobilize

Replace dressings completely

Clean wounds

Cool burned areas

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Dressings must be:

Made only of cotton wool

Sticky and fluffy to cushion the wound

Reused if they look clean

Sterile, absorbent, lint free, non-sticky and large enough

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If blood soaks through the first dressing, you should:

Stop pressing on the wound

Add more dressings without removing the first

Remove the soaked dressing and replace it

Apply powder to the wound

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After a collision, what should you do before starting treatment?

Give everyone something to drink

Move all injured people off the road immediately

Determine the number of casualties and severity of injuries

Remove seat belts from all casualties

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Asking a person to pull in their stomach and blow out again helps you assess for:

Broken ribs

Facial fractures

Stroke

Internal injury or internal bleeding

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When head, neck, or spinal injuries are suspected, you should:

Turn their head to see if it hurts

Make them walk to check leg strength

Sit the person up to help breathing

Not move the person unless there is immediate danger

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A possible indication of internal bleeding from the lungs is:

Clear mucus

Hoarseness

Dry cough

Coughed up frothy blood

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When checking a responsive person, asking “Where does it hurt?” helps you know:

They are not in shock

Their blood pressure is normal

Their airway is open and breathing is effective

They have no fractures

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Having a person take a deep breath and cough helps you assess for:

Leg fractures

Allergic reaction

Serious chest injury

Head injury

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If breathing is ineffective, you should first:

Assess the rate and depth and assist if needed

Move the person into a sitting position

Give them water

Cover them with a blanket and wait

Your score is

Candidates are tested on identifying life-threatening conditions, such as severe bleeding, breathing difficulties, or unconsciousness, and understanding the importance of treating the most critical injuries first. This section emphasizes the need for calm, clear decision-making and knowing when to call for professional medical assistance. Mastery of these skills ensures that school bus drivers can provide effective initial care, helping to stabilize injured passengers until emergency responders arrive on the scene.