First Aid Basics
Who is a first aider?
Someone who provides assistance to an injured or ill person
What law protects first aiders from liability?
Emergency Medical Aid Act or the Good Samaritan Act
True or False: First Aiders can always administer medication
False
True or False: Info on transportation should be included in a workplace FA plan
True
Who is the most important person to keep safe during rescues?
Yourself
What must be given before one can give first aid?
Consent
What are 3 ways one can assist with medication?
-Fetching the meds
-Helping open the meds
-Supporting the victim so they can take their own meds
Name 2 methods of workplace transportation
-Car
-Ambulance
-Helicopter
Which is not one of the three P's: Promote, Protect, Prevent or Preserve?
Protect
Name 3 situations when its OK to end first aid
-EMS takes over
-You are too exhausted to continue
-You are at risk due to a hazard
-The victim's situation changes
How can a first aider prevent errors when assisting medication
The 5 Rights
Name 3 responsibilities that a designated first aider has
-Complete FA orientation
-Respond to workplace incidents
-Complete incident reporting
-Understand and follow first aid plan
What is First Aid?
The immediate and temporary care of an injury or illness
True or False: If a victim in unresponsive, consent is implied
True
What is the difference between Assisting and Administering Medication
Assisting: Help the victims take the medication themselves
Administering: Actually applying the medication to the victim
What three things must a workplace have according to Legislation?
-First Aid Equipment
-Required Documentation
What provides valuable information for first aiders about exposure to hazardous materials
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
________ is a legal document that gives one legal authority to make decisions for another person.
A Personal Directive (PD)
Name 3 Scenarios when a first aider CAN administer medication
-EpiPen
-Inhaler
-Naloxone
-Oxygen
Who should know about the FA plan?
Everyone