Lifesaving Society & The Law
True or False:
Your Intermediate First Aid is valid for 3 years and must be recertified within the currency period.
TRUE
True or False:
Someone can change their mind about consenting to First Aid at any time?
TRUE
True or False:
It is ok to put yourself at risk to help provide First Aid care to someone in need.
You should never put yourself at risk of injury. If you believe you will be harmed by the scene, do not enter and call 911.
True or False:
ABC's stands for Airway, Breathing & CPR
FALSE
ABC's stands for Airway, Breathing, Circulation
True or False:
Infants have a higher pulse rate than adults.
TRUE
Adults: 60 - 100 beats per min
Children: 70 - 120 beats per min
Infants: 100 - 160 beats per min
What are the 3 P's?
Preserve life
Prevent further injury
Promote recovery
List 5 types of PPE that could be used in a First Aid situation.
Mask (pocket, bag-valve)
Face Shield
Eye Protection (goggles, glasses)
Gown
Gloves
If a person is unresponsive/unconscious, consent is _______.
Implied
How long should you check for breathing?
10 Seconds
Head tilt/Chin lift for 10 seconds, looking at the person's chest/abdomen for a rise & fall, listening for breathing sounds, close enough to feel breath on your cheek.
The Head-to-Toe Examination starts at the _____.
Head
In what 3 situations can a first aider stop providing care?
The person who is ill or injured no longer requires care. (They get better)
After handing off to someone more qualified.
When the First Aider is too exhausted to continue, or the First Aider is now at personal risk or in danger.
List the 3 Medications first aiders CAN give.
Epinephrine (EPI Pen)
Inhaler
Naloxone (if appropriately trained)
What does Life over Limb mean?
Steps to preserve someone's life will take priority over protection from potential further injury.
ex. Someone with a spinal injury should be moved when the scene has life-threatening hazards present.
The 4 components of the Primary Assessment
Level of Consciousness (LOC)
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
If follow-up with a medical professional is not required, ongoing care and documentation are complete. What is next?
First aider and person can resume activity prior to the situation. The first aid is considered done.
What Law(s) Protect you as a First Aider?
Good Samaritan Act
Emergency Medical Aid Act
In Alberta - Protection from action: If, in respect of a person who is ill, injured or unconscious as the result of an accident or other emergency, a person other than a person mentioned in clause (a) voluntarily renders emergency first aid assistance and that assistance is rendered at the immediate scene of the accident or emergency, the physician, registered health discipline member, registered nurse or other person is not liable for damages for injuries to or the death of that person alleged to have been caused by an act or omission on his or her part in rendering the medical services or first aid assistance, unless it is established that the injuries or death were caused by gross negligence on his or her part. RSA 1980 cE-9 s2;RSA 1980 cH-5.1 s34;1984 c53 s27.
What phrase should you state when introducing yourself in a First Aid situation?
Hint: 3 short sentences.
Hello, my name is _______. I am trained in First Aid. Can I help you?
Always Ask for consent
List 6 possible hazards.
Any 6 Hazards are acceptable for this answer
The Saying: No Fire, Wire, Gas, Glass, Drugs, Thugs, Look up, Look Down, Look All Around, Sniff.
What does AVPU stand for?
Hint: LOC
Level of Consciousness:
Alert
Verbal
Pain
Unresponsive
When a person is conscious, you should use this acronym to get a good history.
SAMPLE =
Signs and Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past Medical History
Last Oral Intake
Events Prior
How will you find your certification?
Go to www.lifesaving.org
Use Member ID on Find-a-Certification
What are the 5 Rights?
Right Person
Right Medication
Right Amount
Right Time
Right Method
What are the 4 steps of the scene assessment?
Hint: The steps are the things you should be looking for during your scene assessment.
Hazards
Number of People
Mechanism of Injury
Bystanders
If all other issues have been managed and the person is breathing but unconscious, you should?
Roll the person into the recovery position.
After getting a history and doing a Head-to-Toe Examination you should?
Monitor vital signs and ongoing reassessment.
L-PRESS
LOC
Pulse
Respiration rate
Eyes
Skin Colour
Skin Temperature