First Aid at Work (HSE, UK) Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (21–30)

Question 1

Which of the following is a sign that immediate action is required in a healthcare emergency?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

The patient is not responding and shows no signs of life. A patient who is unresponsive and shows no signs of life is the clearest indicator that immediate emergency action is needed.

Question 2

In a high-performance BLS team, which of the following roles is NOT typically filled by providers?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Patient monitor. Standard high-performance BLS team roles include compressor, airway manager/ventilator, and AED operator; 'patient monitor' is not a separate designated role.

Question 3

What is the initial response when a patient is unresponsive and breathing normally?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Assess the airway and monitor their condition. If a patient is unresponsive but breathing normally, assess and maintain the airway while closely monitoring their condition until help arrives.

Question 4

What are the signs that the CPR team is functioning effectively?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Team members communicate and adjust in real time. An effective CPR team communicates and adjusts roles and actions in real time, rather than working in silence or with rigid, unchanging roles.

Question 5

What action should be taken if a child is unresponsive but has normal breathing?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Monitor the child closely. A child who is unresponsive but breathing normally should be closely monitored (and kept in a position that maintains an open airway) while awaiting further care.

Question 6

When should you consider activating emergency medical services (EMS)?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

When the patient is unresponsive or has altered mental status. EMS should be activated when a patient becomes unresponsive or shows an altered mental status, both signs of a potentially life-threatening emergency.

Question 7

What is the first link in the In-Hospital Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Surveillance and prevention. The in-hospital adult chain of survival begins with surveillance and prevention, aimed at recognizing and preventing deterioration before cardiac arrest occurs.

Question 8

Which statement is true about the role of a team leader during CPR?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

The team leader monitors team performance and makes real-time adjustments. The CPR team leader's role is to monitor overall team performance and make real-time adjustments, not to perform every task alone.

Question 9

What does the term 'critical thinking' refer to during cardiac arrest assessment?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Clearly and rationally identifying the connection between information and actions. Critical thinking during a cardiac arrest assessment means clearly and rationally connecting available information to the appropriate actions, rather than acting on protocol alone or guesswork.

Question 10

Why is it important for teams to regularly practice together?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

To keep skills current and build teamwork. Regular practice as a team keeps individual skills current and strengthens overall teamwork and coordination during real emergencies.

First Aid at Work (HSE, UK) Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (21–30)

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