The Red Cross/Responding to Emergencies
Who can use the Red Cross emblems?
It can only be used in Canada by the Red Cross and the medical services of the armed forces.
What 3 steps do you need to do before approaching a scene?
1. Check for hazards
2. determine if the scene is safe
3. ask what happened
What types of measures can you take for complete choking?
Back Blows, Abdominal Thrusts, or Chest Thrusts
What does FAST stand for and when is it used?
F-face, A-arms, S-speech, T-time; for strokes
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths for CPR?
30 compressions and 2 breaths
What should you wear if you are going to come into contact with any sort of contaminant or bodily fluid?
PPE, Gloves, pocket mask, face mask, eye glasses
What does SAMPLE stand for?
S-signs & symptoms
A-allergies
M-medications
P-past medical history
L-last oral intake (food or drink)
E-events leading up to the emergency
What should you make sure to do when providing care to a choking person in a wheel chair?
lock the chair's wheels
What two questions should you ask before giving life-saving medication for a heart attack?
What is the proper depth for compressions on an adult vs a child?
5 cm (2in)
1/3 of the chest's depth
What must be completed everytime you see a worker for a work-related injury?
First aid record
What should do when rolling a person into the recovery position?
Support and protect the head while rolling
If a choking person become unresponsive, what is the first thing you should do?
Ensure that EMS/9-1-1 has been called
What medication(s) can be used to treat a Heart Attack?
1 regular dose acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)
2 low dose acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)
When is it unsafe to administer a shock from an AED?
When someone is touching the injured person
What document outlines a designated First Aid Attendant's responsibility?
The Occupational Health & Safety Regulation?
What is a sign of symptom of shock?
weakness, excessive thirst, confusion, rapid breathing, drowsiness, or loss of responsiveness, nausea & vomiting, cool, clammy skin that may be paler than normal
When should you call EMS/9-1-1 for an asthma attack?
If the person does not improve after they have administered their medication
What should you document once applying a tourniquet?
Document the time that a tourniquet was tightened
You find an adult unresponsive and not breathing, what should you do first?
Call EMS/9-1-1 and get an AED
Where can the information on all poisons and dangerous substances used at their work site the best source is the_____?
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
What do you look for when checking the vital signs?
Level of Responsiveness (person is alert, sleepy, or confused? person's responsiveness changing?)
Breathing (listen for sounds, breathing fast or slow, shallow or deep, painful?)
Skin (dry or wet, unusual color or temperature?)
What are the 3 things you must check prior to administering an epinephrine auto-injector?
Is it prescribed to the injured person?
Is it expired?
Is the fluid in the window cloudy or clear?
What are signs and symptoms of a stroke?
sudden, severe headache
dizziness or confusion
unresponsiveness or temporary loss of responsiveness
sudden loss of bladder or bowel control
If there is not enough space on a person's chest for two AED pads, what should you do?