HLTAID009 Knowledge Check.

Answer each question, then submit. You can retry as many times as you like — the question set changes each attempt.

1 When documenting or discussing a first aid incident, information about the casualty should be:

Shared openly so bystanders know what happened
Released to the media if the incident occurred in a public place
Kept confidential and shared only with those who have a legitimate need to know
Recorded in a public incident register immediately

2 For a conscious adult casualty, implied consent is sufficient — you do not need to ask permission before beginning first aid.

True
False

3 In a workplace or community context, 'duty of care' means:

You are legally required to perform CPR on anyone who collapses near you
You have a legal obligation to take reasonable care to avoid causing harm to others
Only qualified healthcare professionals have a duty of care
You must continue CPR indefinitely until professional help arrives

4 Placing an unconscious, breathing casualty in the recovery position primarily helps to:

Make it easier to begin CPR if the casualty stops breathing
Keep the airway open and reduce the risk of inhaling vomit
Improve blood flow to the brain
Reduce swelling in the airway

5 First aid codes of practice in Australia are primarily designed to:

Replace ARC clinical guidelines with simpler rules
Provide guidance on meeting Work Health and Safety obligations for first aid
Apply only to registered healthcare professionals
Override state and territory workplace safety legislation

6 Workplace first aid procedures typically include which of the following?

The clinical hand position for chest compressions
Incident reporting, location of first aid kits and emergency contact details
The compression rate recommended by the ARC
The type of manikin required for CPR practice

7 The chain of survival describes the sequence of actions that gives a cardiac arrest casualty the best chance of survival. Which option correctly lists the first three links in order?

Call 000 → begin CPR → attach AED
Early recognition and call for help → early CPR → early defibrillation
Check for danger → begin CPR → call 000
Begin CPR → call 000 → attach AED

8 After providing CPR, a rescuer may experience psychological distress. The appropriate response is to:

Ignore the feelings — they will pass on their own
Seek support from colleagues, a supervisor or professional support services as needed
Only seek help if the distress lasts more than a month
Avoid discussing the event to prevent triggering others

9 Before approaching a collapsed casualty, what is the first action a first aider should take?

Begin CPR immediately
Check for dangers to yourself, the casualty and bystanders
Open the casualty's airway
Call 000

10 A first aider should attempt any procedure they believe may help a casualty, even if they have not been trained in it.

True
False

11 What is the minimum depth for chest compressions in an adult during CPR?

2 cm
3 cm
5 cm
8 cm

12 Tilting the head back and lifting the chin opens the airway by lifting the tongue away from the back of the throat.

True
False

13 Standard infection control precautions should only be applied when a casualty is known to have an infectious disease.

True
False

14 When calling 000 to report a cardiac arrest, which information should you be prepared to give the operator?

The casualty's Medicare number and GP details
Your exact location, the nature of the emergency and the number of casualties
Only your name and the phone number you are calling from
Your workplace incident report number

15 What is the correct chest compression rate for adult CPR according to ARC guidelines?

60–80 compressions per minute
80–100 compressions per minute
100–120 compressions per minute
120–140 compressions per minute

16 For adult CPR, where should the heel of your hand be placed for chest compressions?

On the upper third of the breastbone
On the centre of the chest, on the lower half of the sternum
On the left side of the chest, directly over the heart
Just below the tip of the sternum (xiphoid process)

17 CPR should be stopped when which of the following occurs?

The casualty shows no improvement after 5 minutes
Emergency services arrive and take over, the casualty shows clear signs of life, or you are too exhausted to continue
You have completed 10 full cycles of compressions and ventilations
20 minutes have passed since CPR was started

18 How does chest compression technique differ for an infant (under 1 year) compared with an adult?

Both hands are used, the same as for an adult
Two fingers are used, placed just below the nipple line on the centre of the chest
The heel of one hand is placed on the upper sternum
The flat of the palm covers the entire sternum

19 Before an AED delivers a shock, the first aider must:

Continue chest compressions throughout the shock
Ensure no one is touching the casualty
Remove the AED pads and reposition them
Apply additional gel to the pads

20 According to ARC guidelines, occasional gasping (agonal breathing) in an unconscious casualty means CPR is not required.

True
False

§ note

This knowledge check covers the online theory for HLTAID009. It does not assess the practical skills required for the nationally recognised unit of competency. To earn your Statement of Attainment, complete the face-to-face course with Australia Wide First Aid.