CH 2 Responding to an Emergency

Question 1

2 components to being prepared and what they include

Answer 1

1. Physically
   -necessary equipment/working equipment
   -able to perform duties (not injured/unfit)
   -EAP
2. Mentally
   -stable & calm
   -act efficently with purpose
   -up to date with local protocals & scope of practice
   -well established plan of action
   -confidence

Question 2

5 elements of preparing for an emergency

Answer 2

1. equipment
2. EAP
3. communications (radio/hand signals)
4. training (re-certification)
5. psychological prep

Question 3

preparing for an emergency: equipment

Answer 3

make sure your kit is stocked, oxygen is full, new oxygen masks, AED pads/dry area for AED

Question 4

preparing for an emergency: what should your EAP include

Answer 4

-location of the training/event
-directions from event to nearest hospital + map to hospital
-names/phone numbers/responsibilities of assistants, charge, control & security etc..
-Location of AED
-map of training centre
-ambulance entrance location
-Location of other important equipment (spine board)
-EMS phone number if not 911
-Location + map of other medical places (walk in clinics/emergency dentist)

Question 5

preparing for an emergency: types of communication

Answer 5

one fist in the air= emergency, call person immediately calls 911

2 hands make a ‘T’= time out, player will be ok but needs a time out (non emergency)

others: some teams will have their own hand signals. Some teams work with radios to communicate

Question 6

preparing for an emergency: Training

Answer 6

ensure skills and knowledge stay up to date.
First responders cert. must be updated every 3 years, BLS every year. Practice these skills on a regular basis.

Question 7

preparing for an emergency: Psychological prep

Answer 7

can control your anxiousness with mental prep and experience

Question 8

scene safety guidelines (4)

Answer 8

1. assess scene (existing & potential dangers)
2. PPE
3. perform only trained skills
4. request additional personnel as needed

Question 9

name some potential hazards

Answer 9

people, debris, uneven terrain, animals, confined spaces, pathogens, low lighting, extreme temperature, ice, sharp objects, water, weather, traffic.

Question 10

4 things to pay attention to for personal safety

Answer 10

-environment
-extent of the emergency
-hazards
-behaviour of patient/by standers

Question 11

3 types of hazardous scenes

Answer 11

1. crime scenes
2. Hostile bystanders
3. Hazardous material

Question 12

things to consider at crime scenes

Answer 12

-ensure your safety
-preserve evidence
-touch and move only what is needed to provide care
-document anything unusual
-cut around stab holes/bullet holes
-discourage SA victims from washing

Question 13

things to consider with hostile bystanders

Answer 13

request law enforcement and wait at the scene from a safe distance until they arrive

Question 14

things to consider with hazardous material

Answer 14

-signs on vehicles
-clouds of vapour
-spilled liquids
-unusual odours
-leaking containers/bottles
-chemical transport tanks/containers