HOSA (AHA first aid)
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What steps should you take when you see someone who needs first aid help
• Ensure scene is safe • Check to see if person responds “r u okay? r u okay?” ——- If responsive • Ask if you can help • call 911 • check for breathing • look for medical information and signs of injury ——– If unresponsive • shout for help and call 911 • check for breathing and medical jewelry • begin CPR if PT is not breathing
When is it appropriate to hang up on a dispatcher
When they confirm it is okay to hang up
What two steps should you take to protect yourself in an emergency
• Assess the scene • Take universal precautions (Put on PPE )
How should you move a PT who requires first aid care
By their clothes (grab the clothes by the shoulder and pull them)
When done with PPE, where is the best place to dispose of it
Biohazard waste bag
What actions should you take if you and your PPE are exposed to blood
• Remove gloves • Wash hands immediately • Rinse eyes, mouth, nose • contact healthcare provider ASAP
When providing first aid you should
Wear PPE
When you phone for help, you should stay on the line with the dispatcher until
The dispatcher tells you it’s okay to hang up
After giving First aid at your workplace, you
Cannot discuss anything with coworkers; you must keep things private
You should wash your hands for at least
20 seconds
When assessing a scene, you should consider
• Dangers to yourself or others • How many people are injured or ill • Where the nearest telephone is
T/F: You should replace any supplies you use from the first aid kit
True
Why should you wear PPE
To protect yourself from bloodborne disease
When you provide care to an injured person at work, be sure to
Write a report of the incident if your company requires it
It is important to remove your gloves after first aid so that
You don’t touch the bodily fluids of the person you are helping
If you find someone unresponsive on the ground, first look for
Medical information/ jewelry
After removing an inhaler cap, what should you do
Shake the inhaler bottle thoroughly
What does FAST stand for
Face drooping Arm weakness Speech difficulty Time to call 911
When giving abdominal thrusts to an adult who is choking, you should
Put the thumb side of the fist slightly above the navel and well below the breast bone
T/F signs of a severe allergic reaction include trouble breathing or swelling of the face, tongue, and the person may stop responding
True
A person with a ______ is usually awake but may have an uncomfortable feeling, such as pain or pressure in the chest
Heart attack
The warning signs of a______ include sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially to one side of the body
Stroke
T/F if someone with low blood sugar is responding and can sit up and swallow, give the person something that contains sugar to eat or drink
true
When you phone 911 you should
Answer ALL the dispatchers questions