The Aussie Summer Survival Quiz

Ah, summer – that time when Australia turns up the heat and every day promises adventure and the unexpected. But with every epic beach day, backyard barbie, and hike through the bush, comes the need for a cool head and some savvy first aid knowledge. Enter "The Aussie Summer Survival Quiz: Test Your First Aid Smarts Down Under. Lets put your skills to the test

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1. At a sizzling summer cookout, your mate grazes their arm on the barbie. With no time to waste, what do you do?

Run the burn under cool water for 20 minutes, then cover with a clean dressing.

Sing a chorus of 'Down Under' to distract them from the pain while seeking first aid supplies.

Break out the frozen prawns from the esky for a makeshift cold compress.

Slap on some aloe vera from the garden – nature's burn cream!

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2. Dad's in the shed tinkering with the car, but in a moment of distraction, he takes a swig from a jerry can, mistaking it for his beer. The petrol is spat out immediately, but you're worried. What should you do?

Have him lie down and take a nap, hoping he'll feel better when he wakes up.

Laugh it off and tell him he'll be running like a V8 now.

Call the Poisons Information Centre or emergency services without delay for professional advice.

Get him to rinse his mouth with beer, thinking it'll neutralize the petrol.

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At the beach, someone is flailing in the surf and yelling for help. Before the lifesavers arrive, what's your best immediate action from the shore?

Dive in and perform a dramatic rescue.

Snap a photo for social media to alert others.

Signal to the nearest lifeguard and prepare to throw a flotation device

Yell back encouraging words and remind them to kick harder

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4. You're at a big music festival when a fellow fan starts feeling faint with a headache and clammy skin. What’s the right thing to do?

Suggest they cheer louder to get the blood flowing.

Encourage them to grab a cold beer to cool down internally.

Get them out of the sun, offer water, and seek medical advice.

Advise them to stand up quickly and stretch their legs to avoid passing out

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5. You're at the local swimming pool when someone collapses with a suspected heart attack. An AED is available. What should you do?

Turn on the AED, attach the pads as shown in the pictures, and follow the spoken instructions.

Forget CPR; just set up the AED and let it do all the work.

It's best to wait for an ambulance since medical professionals handle AEDs better.

Yell "Clear!" and press the pads against the patient's chest while someone frantically hits a button.

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6. At the cricket, someone's been bowled over for real — they're on the ground, unresponsive. You've called 000. While waiting for the ambulance, what's the correct CPR rhythm?

As fast as you can go — the more compressions the merrier!

One breath, then ten chest compressions — short and snappy to keep up the spirits.

One compression per second because slow and steady wins the race, doesn't it?

Pump to the beat of 'Stayin' Alive' by the Bee Gees for chest compressions and give two breaths after every 30 pumps.

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7. At an awkward family reunion at the local RSL, Uncle Barry gets so choked up on a snag that no air is going in or out, and he's turning a shade of beetroot. What's your best move?

Shout for someone to quickly bring a piece of bread to help push the snag down.

Give 5 solid back blows between the shoulder blades, followed by 5 chest thrusts if the snag doesn’t dislodge

Offer him a beer to wash down the snag stuck in his throat.

Start planning a heartfelt eulogy, thinking it's all over for Uncle Barry.

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8. Hiking in the Outback, your mate gets nipped by a slithery suspect. What's your first-aid response to keep them safe?

Offer them a cold beer to ease the pain while waiting for the ambulance.

Chase down the snake for a proper ID.

Walk back to the car and drive to the hospital.

Keep the bitten limb still, apply a pressure bandage, and reassure your mate help is on the way.

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9. Your buddy takes a spill while rock climbing and now their ankle's looking like a ripe mango. What's your first move?

Encourage them to 'walk it off' – a true blue Aussie can handle a bit of pain, mate.

Craft a makeshift splint from nearby branches and vines.

Snap a gritty action shot for their adventure blog.

Wrap with a compression bandage, apply a cold pack, and elevate the limb.

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10. During a barbie, a friend starts wheezing and scratching after a bee sting. You know they're allergic; how do you intervene?

Capture the bee for future reference.

Apply a paste of baking soda to the sting and wait for symptoms to improve.

Administer their EpiPen immediately, call the ambulance and monitor their condition.

Offer sympathy and a distraction by starting a game of backyard cricket.

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The average score is 41%

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