1 General and Planning Flashcards
Define Minor Emergency
Not life threatening. Perform first aid and decide to continue on or return home.
Define Major Emergency.
Likely not life threatening but serious enough to end the activity.
Define Critical Emergency
Any condition or situation that is life threatening or beyond the group’s abilities or resources.
Three legalities of First Aid
Get permission if possible first.
Only provide the care you are trained to give.
Continue care until another person takes over, you are too exhausted to continue, the scene becomes unsafe or care is no longer required.
4 principles of continuing to provide care
Continue care until another person takes over, you are too exhausted to continue, the scene becomes unsafe or The person’s condition improves and care is no longer required.
For an unresponsive person, what does the law assume?
That you have permission.
A first aider can provide care to a young child without a caregiver. True or false.
True.
If a person refuses care, what do you do?
Call 911/EMS
What are the two situations in which one can provide care without permission?
Unresponsive person.
Minor child without caregiver.
Of what use is a trip plan?
Provides information that is left with a person at home in order to assist EMS.
What is in the trip plan?
It includes times, group names and roles, route plan, communication aids, navigation aids, exit points, alternate plans, vehicle parking information.
What type of foods should one pack on a trip?
High energy, nutritionally dense, balanced, easy to prepare.
What type of foods should be avoided on trips?
Foods that spoil quickly or that may cause allergic reactions in any group member.
What are the 6 rights of Medication?
Right person Right medication Right amount Right time Right method Right documentation
Principles of water on a trip are….
Bring enough or bring purification supplies.
Never drink untreated water.
Monitor water intake.
What is a major cause of injury/illness related to water?
Dehydration.
What two substances can increase dehydration?
Caffeine and Alcohol
What is a key sign of dehydration?
Dark urine.
Also low volume.
What items should be packed as PPE?
Mask, gloves, glasses.
What are some tips on avoiding infection?
Wash hands frequently.
Dispose of contaminated materials.
Ensure food preparation area is clean.
Don’t share personal things like water bottles.
If there are no toilet facilities what do you pack?
Biodegradable toilet paper, a trowel, hand sanitizer.
How far away from camp should you set up from water, toilets etc?
70 paces in all directions.
What are the leave no trace principles?
Pack out biohazardous and hygiene products.
Pack out human waste if it might contaminate water supply, or else bury it 15-20 cm deep and 70m away.
Urinate on rocks, needles or gravel so wildlife won’t seek out the salt in pooled urine.
Less than 7.5-8 hours of sleep may affect ….
Judgement, memory, alertness and communication skills.
Minimum recommended nap length is….
at least 20 minutes.
