CPR
what are the differences between Adult CPR and Child CPR
adult child
2 hands 1 or 2 hands
full breaths half breaths
implied consent ask permission
AED placement AED placement
what is a common sign of heat stroke
Red, hot, and dry skin
When acting outside of the workplace, the Good Samaritan Act protects first aiders from liability unless:
they are grossly negligent
what is not needed for a minor external bleed vs a major external bleed
tourniquet and EMS
during the treatment of non traumatic chest pain, first aiders should provide which medication?
Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA)
is vomiting a sign of life
NO
is nausea headache and dizziness a sign or symptoms of heat exsaustion
false
Which form must be completed whenever you provide first aid treatment to a worker for occupational injury or illness
First Aid Record
Minor wounds should be cleaned with?
Cool, Running water
what is the definition of shock in a first aid context
An inadequate perfusion of the cells causing lack of oxygen in the body
you notice chunky yellow material coming from the victims mouth you should:
stop compressions, clear the airway, and restart compressions from 0 when the victim stops vomiting
During an annual spring clean and you see your neighbour start to cough and hold his chest, while developing hives, which condition is the victim most likely expierencing?
Anaphalaxis
occupational first aid legislation is the same across canada
false
which acronym summarizes treatment for shock
W.A.R.T.S
warmth, ABC's, rest and reassure, treatment, suitable position
which acronym summarizes how to recognize a stroke?
F.A.S.T
face, arms, speech, time
you witness a person collapse at the mall, you start CPR and ask a bystander to call EMS and bring you an AED, when they return with an AED what do you do first?
Immediately turn on AED and follow instructions
describe trench foot
Injury that occurs with prolonged exposure to cold but not freezing temperatures over several days.
what are the 3 P's
preserve life, prevent further injury, promote recovery
wearing gloves during first aid reduces the risk of disease transmission through which route
Indirect or Direct contact with bodily fluids
how should a first aid provider care for an open fracture while waiting for EMS to arrive
cover the wound with a sterile dressing, immobilize the limb, and avoid moving the injured area
An adult goes unconcious and not breathing after choking on a piece of food, what steps are different in CPR if a victim was found choking vs not
check and re position the airway before giving breaths each time
which symptoms apply to mild hypothermia
loss of coordination
Fatigue
Slurred Speech
Shivering feeling cold
In the workplace, a first aid attendant is best described as:
A worker with a current WorkSafe BC First aid certificate who has been designated and trained by there employer as a first aid attendant
During a seizure emergency, what should be your first priority?
protect the victim from injury by clearing the area around them
the classifications of thermal burns (first, second, third) is determined by
how deep the burn is through the layers of skin