First Aid basics

Question 1

What are the three Ps of first aid?

Answer 1

• preserve life
• prevent deterioration
• promote recovery

Question 1

How should you deal with an emergency?

Answer 1

• make the area safe (traffic, fire, electricity cables, theft)
• evaluate the condition of the injured person
• seek help (know the location)
• provide first aid

Question 2

What is top to toe assessment?

Answer 2

A physical comprehensive method to collect data and gather information on the patient’s health status.

Question 3

How is top to toe assessment done?

Answer 3

• check if the patient is conscious
• check for their breathing
• check pulse
• check for head injury
• check for eye injured

Question 4

State some general hygiene notes.

Answer 4

• wash hands with soap before and after taking care of the patient (sanitizer if not possible)
• avoid direct contact with blood or body fluids (use gloves or clean plastic bags)
• if gloves or plastic bags not available, then ask and instruct if the injured person can do themselves
• dispose the used items properly
• becareful with sharp objects

Question 5

What is the technique of washing hands properly?

Answer 5

• wet you hands
• use doap to cover all the hand surfaces
• rub your hands firmly together (40 - 60 seconds)
• don’t forget the tips of the fingers, between the nails
• rinse your hands well