Objectives, Legalities, Definitions
Adults are described as being over this age
8 Years
If a dressing becomes blood soaked you should remove it and apply a new one
False - you build on top
What is the Compression to Ventilation Ratio?
30 compressions
2 ventilations
True or False:
Unresponsive causalities with no other injuries should be left lying on their BACK
If they are conscious and have just fainted raise their legs at least 12 inches
FALSE
treat the cause of shock
True or False:
All First Aiders are LEGALLY required to assist an injured casualty
FALSE !!
But if you begin to aid, you cannot abandon them !
A nose bleed is best treated by pinching the nostrils and leaning the head in what direction
Forward
The airway of an unresponsibe adult can be best opened using the _______ - tilt - _________ - lift
Head -tilt Chin - Lift
A condition often associated with severe chest pain, shortness of breath, and ash-en-grey skin.
Heart attack
A small metal fragment is embedded in a co-workers eye. you should
cover both eyes seek medical help
What is the term for doing something a reasonable person would not do.
Negligence
What is a dressing?
What is a Bandage?
Dressing: Sterile absorbent applied directly over a bleed
Bandage: secures the dressing in place
a complete visual check of the scene for potential hazards includes:
Surveying the scene
Fire? Wire? Gas? Glass?
How does one recognize a stroke
Face drop
Arm raise
Speech impairment
Paralysis on one side of body
Blurred vision
Treatment for an embedded object
Do not remove the object, cover object lightly and secure with padding on each side (log Cabin)
How often must a workplace first aid kit be inspected?
4 times a year
Quarterly
What is the proper way to remove a stinger, tick, or insect in the body
Scrape it
Where are the pads to the AED placed on an adult?
Are they placed the same on a child?
On the chest opposite to the heart
below the heart on ribcage
NO CHILD PLACEMENT ONE ON FRONT ONE ON BACK
Angina Pectoris occurs when the heart muscle receives less
Oxygen / Blood
an employee amputates 2 fingers in a workplace accident. you should...
Control Bleeding
Wrap the amputated fingers in a damp cloth
place fingers in a plastic bag
store on ice
What are the three priorities of First Aid
Preserve Life
Prevent Further Injury
Promote Recovery
What are the medical names of the following?
1. Too much sugar not enough insulin
2. Severe allergic reaction
3. Not enough sugar and too much insulin
4. Shortness of breath with obvious trouble breathing
1. Hyperglycemia
2. Anaphylaxis
3. Hypoglycemia
4. Asthma
What are the 4 steps in Emergency Scene Management
Scene Survey
Primary Survey
Secondary Survey
Ongoing Casualty Care
What is the procedure for someone choking (3 steps)
Encourage coughing
5 Back Blows
5 Belly Thrusts
Demonstrate the Recovery Position
MUST DO DEMONSTRATION TO GET POINTS