Workplace FA
Define workplace first aid?
Immediate care given to an employee who is injured or becomes ill at work, before professional medical help is available
What is the correct sequence of the rescue process? (dont overthink it)
The scene, primary emergencies, secondary emergencies
Describe the signs that indicate a person with a mild airway obstruction? Severe?
What is the correct treatment for a conscious adult with a severe obstruction?
Mild - forceful coughing but able to speak between coughs
Severe - silent and clutching their throat
Severe treatment - Alternate between 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts until the blockage clears
Treatment for a person experiencing a seizure does not include...
Placing something soft in the persons mouth to protect the teeth and tongue
What best describes a key sign or symptom of a flail chest injury?
Paradoxical movement of a section of the chest wall during breathing
What is a requirement under provincial regulatory standards to help ensure worker protection in the workplace?
Every workplace must provide adequate first aid supplies, trained first aiders, and accessible first aid stations
Describe the best sequence of actions when responding to a suspected cardiovascular emergency?
Ensure the scene is safe, check the person's responsiveness and breathing, call EMS, provide appropriate first aid (such as CPR), and continue until professional help arrives
A person is having a life-threatening reaction to something they ate. You should:
Assist with medication (EpiPen)
Describe the least desirable way for a first aider to deal with occupational stress injury and self-care management
Deny or suppress feelings by drinking or taking drugs
Describe diabetes.
Chronic disease characterized by the imbalance of sugar (glucose) in the blood due to problems with insulin production or function
What is considered appropriate personal protective equipment for FA?
Safety goggles, nitrile gloves, CPR mask
What situation most clearly indicates the need to begin CPR on an adult?
The person is unresponsive and not breathing normally
Asthma is a breathing disorder in which the airway sensitivity is increased. This sensitivity results in:
Spasms of the airway muscles and increased production of mucus.
What is appropriate care for an open fracture on the forearm?
Cover with sterile dressing, avoid direct pressure on the exposed bone, control bleeding by applying pressure around the injury, and immobilize the arm
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of HYPERthermia?
a) high body temp (104deg or higher)
b) confusion or altered mental state
c) cold pale clammy skin
d) hot dry flushed skin
c
Describe the best procedure for reporting and documenting a FA incident in the workplace?
Complete a written report promptly, including details of the incident, the care provided, and follow-up actions, in accordance with workplace policies and legal requirements
Describe the correct sequence to using an AED on an unresponsive person who is not breathing normally?
Turn on the AED, apply the pads to the person’s bare chest, follow the AED prompts, and ensure no one is touching the person during shock delivery
Describe each of the following: superficial burn, partial burn, full thickness burn.
Superficial - dry, red, mildly tender, without blisters
Partial - Blistered, extremley painful and may appear swollen
Full thickness burn - Red, black and grey tissue or waxy white skin, little or no pain due to nerve damage, affecting all skin layers
What sign or symptom may suggest a possible injury to the spinal column?
Tingling, weakness, or loss of feeling in the limbs.
If you suspect someone is poisoned, ask:
a) what was taken
b) when did you take it
c) how much of it did you take
d) all of the above
D
What situation most clearly indicates that an injured or ill person should be transported by the rescuer rather than left at the scene?
The person is in immediate danger from their environment, such as fire or a collapsing structure
Describe the main structures and primary function of the circulatory system.
The circulatory system consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood; its main function is to transport oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body
What is a contusion?
A bruise caused by bleeding under the skin from damaged blood vessels
A person hit their head during a fall and is now confused and complaining of severe headache and blurred vision. What should you do first?
Call EMS, keep them still and monitor for changes.
Where can you get information about a suspected chemical?
SDS seets
Readng container information
contacting poison control