The red cross
what are the red cross three official symbols
red cross, red crescent and red crystal
where should we keep a first aid kit
- work
- home
- car
when do you call 911
the person is unresponsive
the person has a life threatening condition
the persons vital signs change
what should you do if a persons airway becomes completely blocked by an object
immediately begin providing care for complete choke
what should you do if blood soaks through a bandage that you have applied to control life threatening external bleeding
apply another one on top of the first one
how does red cross help people with its program ( at least 3 programs)
- disaster management
- international operations
- first aid programs
- swimming & water safety
- respect education
- community health and wellness
what should you do if someone with a serious injury refuses first aid
call for advanced medical care
what do you look for when checking the vitals signs
breathing sounds, and if the breathing is fast and shallow
what you should do before providing care to a choking person in a wheelchair
lock the chairs wheels
important last step when Appling a tourniquet
document the time that a tourniquet was tightened
which of the fundamentals principles are we following when we care for both sides in a conflict
impartiality - we care for the victims and aggressors alike.
injuries and sudden illnesses occur at work need to be recorded whenever
they occur, regardless of whether first aid is administered
what you need to check before approaching the scene ( three steps )
- check for hazards
- determine if the scene is safe
- ask what happened
what can tell you if the persons airway id only partially blocked
the person is able to speak or cough
what is the cause of a heart attack
a blockage in one of the arteries that feeds the heart
tell at least 3 red cross fundamental principles
humanity
impartiality
neutrality
independence
voluntary service
unity
universality
the purpose of the Alberta occupational health and safety code, part 11 first aid is to:
ensure that every work site in the province has the equipment, and trained staff to provide first aid for for workplace injuries and illnesses
what is the most important step when rolling a person into the recovery position
support and protect the head while rolling
if a choking person becomes unresponsive, what is the first thing you should do
call 911
what can cause a person to have blood in his or her saliva or vomit
life threatening internal bleeding