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 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

2 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

3 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

4 ASCIA provides action plans that are particularly relevant to ECEC settings for managing:

Fractures and head injuries
Anaphylaxis and asthma
Febrile convulsions and dehydration
Choking and drowning

5 When providing first aid to a distressed toddler, which communication approach is most appropriate?

Use clinical terminology so the child understands the seriousness of the situation
Use simple, calm language, maintain eye contact and offer age-appropriate reassurance or distraction
Avoid talking to the child to minimise their distress
Use the same communication style as for an adult — children understand more than we think

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

True
False

7 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

8 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

9 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

10 In an ECEC setting, which of the following is a specific hazard that increases the risk of incidents for children?

Uneven surfaces outdoors that could cause adult trips
Small objects, low furniture and water trays that are safe for adults but hazardous for young children
High counters and shelving that adults may strain reaching
Bright lighting that can cause eye strain in older educators

11 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

12 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

13 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

14 An AED in an ECEC service must be regularly checked and maintained — including battery and pad expiry — to ensure it is ready for use.

True
False

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

True
False

16 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

17 For an infant, how deep should chest compressions be?

At least 5 cm, the same as an adult
Approximately 4 cm (about one-third of chest depth)
No more than 1 cm to avoid injury
As deep as possible to maximise output

18 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

19 In a life-threatening emergency involving a child in an ECEC service, parental consent to administer first aid:

Must be obtained by phone before any treatment can begin
Is implied — emergency first aid may be administered without waiting for consent
Is required in writing before any medication can be given, including adrenaline
Is not required at any time — educators always have authority over children in care

20 Signs of significant dehydration in an infant include:

Excess tears when crying and frequent wet nappies
No tears when crying, sunken fontanelle, dry mouth and decreased wet nappies
Flushed skin and vigorous activity
Slightly reduced appetite but normal activity level

21 A child who has had significant blood loss after a laceration is pale, cold and lethargic with a weak rapid pulse. This presentation suggests:

Hypoglycaemia
Hypovolaemic shock
Febrile convulsion
Hypothermia

22 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

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

True
False

24 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

25 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

26 A toddler has been found with an open bottle of cleaning product. You are unsure how much they may have swallowed. You should:

Give the child large amounts of milk or water to dilute the chemical
Call the Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26) or 000 and follow their instructions
Induce vomiting to remove the substance before it is absorbed
Wait for symptoms to develop before seeking medical advice

27 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

28 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

29 Signs of breathing difficulty in a child that require immediate action include:

Slightly faster breathing after running — no further action needed
Stridor (harsh noise when breathing in), intercostal retractions and bluish lips
Occasional coughing and a mild runny nose
Noisy breathing during sleep in an otherwise alert child

30 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

31 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

32 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

33 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

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

True
False

35 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

36 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

37 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

38 In an ECEC setting, duty of care means educators:

Are responsible only for supervising children — medical decisions rest with parents
Must take reasonable steps to protect children in their care from foreseeable harm
Are fully liable for any injury that occurs on the premises regardless of circumstances
Only have a duty of care during scheduled care hours — not during transitions

39 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

40 Which of the following should be included in workplace first aid procedures for an ECEC service?

The clinical dosage of paracetamol for each child
Emergency contact numbers, location of first aid kit and emergency action plans for known conditions
A list of all children's medical diagnoses for display on the noticeboard
Instructions for performing surgery in the event a hospital is not accessible

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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.