Firstaidcourse.ai HLTAID012 RTO 31961

n. · knowledge check — 40 questions, 80% to pass.

HLTAID012 Knowledge Check.

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

1 When assessing pain in a young child who cannot clearly communicate, which of the following can help?

Wait until the child is older and can describe the pain before acting
Observe for non-verbal cues such as crying, guarding a body part, facial grimacing and changes in behaviour
Assume children experience less pain than adults and respond accordingly
Use a numerical 0–10 scale — children as young as 1 year can use it reliably

2 During a febrile convulsion in a child, you should:

Restrain the child firmly to prevent injury from limb movements
Protect the child from nearby hazards, time the seizure and call 000
Place the child in a cold bath immediately to reduce their temperature
Put something soft in the child's mouth to prevent tongue-biting

3 When using an AED on a child under 8 years, what is the preferred approach if paediatric pads and a paediatric dose attenuator are available?

Do not use an AED on children under 8 — manual defibrillation only
Use the paediatric pads/attenuator — this delivers a child-appropriate energy dose
Use adult pads at the standard adult energy setting
Apply paediatric pads to the front of the chest only — not the back

4 A child in care is having an asthma attack. They have a personal asthma action plan and their own blue reliever puffer. You should:

Wait for a parent to arrive before administering the puffer
Follow the child's asthma action plan — administer the reliever using a spacer if available
Lay the child flat to reduce breathing effort
Administer the puffer only if the child is turning blue

5 Under the Education and Care Services National Law, which of the following is a first aid qualification requirement for ECEC services?

All educators must hold a first aid certificate
At least one educator present at all times must hold a current approved first aid qualification
Only the approved provider (owner) of the service requires a first aid qualification
First aid qualifications are recommended but not legally required

6 For a child with a minor wound, applying direct pressure with a clean cloth or dressing is the first step in controlling bleeding.

True
False

7 For a choking infant (under 1 year), back blows should be followed by:

Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich manoeuvre), same as for adults
Chest thrusts — abdominal thrusts are not used for infants
A blind finger sweep of the mouth
Laying the infant flat and starting CPR immediately

8 After a child's seizure ends, the correct position is:

Upright in a chair to keep the airway clear
Recovery position on their side to protect the airway
Face up to allow monitoring of breathing and colour
Prone (face down) to prevent aspiration

9 General signs of acute illness in an infant that should prompt immediate action include:

Slightly increased sleep and reduced appetite for one meal
High-pitched unusual cry, difficulty breathing, very high fever, a non-blanching rash or limpness
Normal activity and alertness with a runny nose
Increased fussiness around feed time without any other signs

10 The correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for CPR on an infant by a single rescuer is:

15:2 — infants receive a different ratio to adults
30:2 — the same ratio as adults
30:1 — infants do not receive rescue breaths
5:1 — infants require more frequent breaths

11 CPR on an infant should be stopped as soon as an ambulance has been called, even if the child has not regained spontaneous circulation.

True
False

12 After an impact injury in a child where a fracture is suspected, you should:

Ask the child to move the limb to assess whether a fracture is present
Immobilise the injured area in the position found, apply ice wrapped in cloth and call for help
Straighten any obvious angulation before splinting
Massage the area to reduce swelling and assess circulation

13 If a child is found face down in a water tray in an ECEC setting, the correct sequence of actions is:

Shout for help, remove child safely, call 000, start CPR with 5 initial rescue breaths if not breathing
Turn the child upside down to drain water from the lungs before starting CPR
Start CPR immediately without calling 000 — an ambulance is not needed for near-drowning
Roll the child onto their side and wait for a parent to arrive before starting CPR

14 A child has been bitten by an unknown snake in the yard. The correct first aid is to:

Wash the bite site, apply a cold pack and drive to hospital
Apply a pressure immobilisation bandage, immobilise the limb and call 000
Make a small cut to draw out the venom and suck the wound
Apply a tourniquet above the bite site and remove it every 15 minutes

15 A child has a nosebleed. The correct management is to:

Have the child lie down and tilt their head back
Have the child lean forward and pinch the soft part of the nose for 10 minutes
Pack the nostril with tissues and apply pressure to the top of the nose
Blow the nose firmly to clear the clot, then apply pressure

16 A child is found to have a temperature of 38.5°C. Which of the following actions should be taken?

Wrap the child in warm blankets to help them sweat out the fever
Notify parents, keep the child comfortable, give fever medication per the action plan/consent form
Give the child a cold shower to bring their temperature down rapidly
Assume it is a febrile convulsion and call 000 immediately

17 On a hot day a child found in a closed car is not sweating, has a very high temperature and is barely responsive. This is:

Heat exhaustion — move to shade and give water
Heat stroke — call 000 and cool the child rapidly with wet cloths and a fan
Dehydration — give rehydration solution and monitor
A febrile convulsion — protect the child and time the episode

18 Which of the following signs in a child should prompt an immediate call to 000?

A temperature of 38.2°C with no other symptoms in a child aged 2
Difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness or a suspected severe allergic reaction
A mild rash with no other symptoms after a nappy change
Crying that lasts longer than 10 minutes

19 Minor wounds in children should be cleaned with running water and covered with an appropriate sterile dressing.

True
False

20 An infant's airway is more vulnerable to obstruction than an adult's because:

Infants breathe through their mouths, so the nose is not relevant to airway management
The infant's airway is narrower, shorter and more easily compressed by over-extending the neck
Infant airways are wider than adult airways, making them more difficult to manage
Infants have the same airway structure as adults — size is the only difference

21 For CPR on an infant, compressions should be performed using:

Both hands as for an adult, scaled to the infant's size
Two fingers on the centre of the chest just below the nipple line
The heel of one hand as for a child
The thumbs only, wrapped around the chest

22 A child with a documented peanut allergy starts wheezing, their face is swelling and they are very distressed after a snack. The correct action is:

Give antihistamine and observe for 30 minutes before calling parents
Follow the child's anaphylaxis action plan — administer adrenaline auto-injector and call 000
Give the child their asthma puffer if they have one
Lay the child flat and give water to drink while waiting for the ambulance

23 Standard infection control precautions such as hand washing and glove use are especially important in ECEC settings because young children are more susceptible to infection and spread illness easily.

True
False

24 The chain of survival for children emphasises early CPR because:

Cardiac arrest in children is almost always caused by a primary heart problem, same as adults
Paediatric cardiac arrest most commonly results from respiratory failure — early CPR with rescue breaths addresses both
Defibrillation is rarely effective in children, so CPR is the only option
Children have stronger hearts and can tolerate delays before CPR better than adults

25 After managing a traumatic incident at an ECEC service (e.g. a child's cardiac arrest), which of the following is most important for both the educator and the children present?

Returning to the normal routine as quickly as possible so children are not unsettled
Recognising the psychological impact on all involved and accessing appropriate debriefing and support
Discussing the full details of the incident with all children to build their resilience
Documenting the incident and moving on — stress management is a personal matter

26 Compared to adults, infants have a higher normal resting respiratory rate. The approximate normal respiratory rate for a healthy newborn is:

12–20 breaths per minute
30–60 breaths per minute
60–80 breaths per minute
20–30 breaths per minute

27 An ECEC service first aid kit should include items appropriate for children. Which of the following is correct?

Adult-sized resuscitation masks are sufficient — they can always be used for children
The kit should include appropriately sized equipment including paediatric resuscitation masks if available
First aid kits in ECEC settings are not required to contain resuscitation masks
Children's analgesic medication should be stored in the first aid kit for emergency use

28 In an ECEC service, an emergency action plan (e.g. for asthma or anaphylaxis) should be:

Stored in a locked office to protect the child's privacy
Kept in a clearly accessible location known to all educators who may be responsible for that child
Memorised by the room leader and not written down to avoid information leaks
Updated annually by the service regardless of changes to the child's condition

29 How often does the ARC recommend that ECEC educators renew their first aid and CPR skills?

Every 3 years
Annually
Every 5 years
Only when the relevant legislation requires it

30 First aid codes of practice provide practical guidance for meeting Work Health and Safety obligations in an ECEC setting.

True
False

31 A child known to have type 1 diabetes is found pale, shaky and confused. They are conscious. You should:

Withhold all food and call an ambulance
Give fast-acting sugar (e.g. glucose gel, juice) and follow the child's diabetes action plan
Administer insulin to stabilise their blood glucose
Give water and monitor — food should not be given without parental consent

32 ARC guidelines for CPR in an education and care setting are important because children and infants:

Require the same technique as adults — size does not change the approach
Have anatomical and physiological differences that require modified CPR technique
Cannot receive CPR — call 000 and wait
Should always receive compression-only CPR without rescue breaths

33 An ECEC educator should only perform first aid procedures on a child that they have been trained to perform.

True
False

34 Information about a child's medical condition and any first aid treatment provided must be kept confidential and shared only with authorised persons.

True
False

35 A toddler has pulled a cup of hot tea onto their arm. The immediate first aid priority is:

Apply a cold pack to the burn for 5 minutes
Cool the burn with cool running water for 20 minutes
Cover the burn immediately with a tight bandage to prevent infection
Remove clothing stuck to the burn and apply burn cream

36 State and territory regulations for ECEC first aid may have additional requirements beyond the Education and Care Services National Law minimum.

True
False

37 When calling 000 from an ECEC service, you should clearly state that children are involved so that appropriately equipped emergency services can respond.

True
False

38 A child who falls from playground equipment onto their head should be treated as a potential spinal injury until assessed by emergency services.

True
False

39 An infant found in a cold room is limp, pale and feels cold to touch. The correct immediate action is:

Warm the infant rapidly by placing directly next to a heater
Wrap the infant in warm blankets, call 000 and monitor breathing closely
Warm the infant with a warm bath
Rub the infant's limbs vigorously to restore circulation

40 A child in care develops hives and complains of itching around the mouth after eating. This most likely indicates:

Anaphylaxis — administer EpiPen immediately
A mild to moderate allergic reaction — monitor closely and escalate if symptoms worsen
A viral rash — antihistamine is not recommended under 2 years
Heat rash — remove the child's jumper and continue monitoring

§ note

This knowledge check covers the online theory for HLTAID012. 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.