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LO4 Flashcards

1
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What are 3 types of incidents that can happen in care settings?

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  • Exposure to chemicals or hazardous substances
  • Incidents requiring evacuation
  • Other accidents causing injury that may require first aid or hospital treatment
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What are the 5 first aid requirements for employers?

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  • Carry out risk assessments
  • Provide appropriate first aid equipment
  • Train staff on how to give first aid
  • Have an appropriate way to record accidents that require first aid
  • Have an appropriate number of first aiders
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3
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Where must accidents and injuries be reported to?

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RIDDOR

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Why should accidents be recorded?

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Informs future risk assessments and improves future safety standards

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Where should different types of incidents be reported to?

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Aggressive incidents- police
Safeguarding issues- social services
Water problems- water board or plumbing services
In a situation where the setting needs to be closed, family must be informed

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What could aggressive encounters and unauthorized access be?

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Individuals under the influence of drugs or alcohol, individuals with mental illnesses, or burglars etc

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What does the response to aggressive and dangerous encounters need to involve?

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Being calm, speaking firmly and clearly, alerting other staff and calling the police if they refuse to leave

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What are some situations where an evacuation is needed?

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Fires, gas leak, floods, bomb threat

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What should happen after an accident?

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Councilling and support services may be needed for those involved in an accident and policies should be reviewed after an accident to make improvements

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What is the purpose of first aid (the 3 Ps)

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Initial treatment for those in an accident or suddenly ill
- Preserve life
- Prevent further injury
- Promote recovery

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How are the 3 Ps carried out?

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The 6 responsibilities of a first aider

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What is the first responsibility of a first aider?

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Assess for danger
Look around the area of the casualty for any signs of danger e.g traffic, chemicals, electric currents.

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What is the second responsibility of a first aider?

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Keeping yourself and the area safe
Remove any hazards without putting yourself in danger e.g switching off a plug

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What is the third responsibility of a first aider?

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Preventing further harm
The key signs to look out for are
- Are they conscious
- Is their airway open
- Do they have a pulse
Then administer the appropriate aid for the injury safely

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What is the fourth responsibility of a first aider?

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Maintain respect and dignity
Send away spectators and cover body parts

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What is the fifth responsibility of a first aider?

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Get help
Request for the appropriate level of help e.g call 999 or family

17
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What is the sixth responsibility of a first aider?

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Stay with the individual until help arrives
Using a calm voice with eye contact and saying that help is on the way.

18
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What should happen after an incident?

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A written record of the incident should be made so relatives can be informed on whats happened and they should provide relevant facts that can inform any investigations

19
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What does does the D stand for in DRS ABC?

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Danger
- Maintain your own safety and check for signs of danger and potential risks before you treat a casualty

20
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What does does the R stand for in DRS ABC?

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Response
- See if the casualty is conscious by asking them questions e.g whats your name. If they cant respond verbally ask other commands e.g can you open your eyes

21
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What does does the S stand for in DRS ABC?

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Shout for help
- You will most likely need someone to call emergency services while you attend the casualty

22
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What does does the A stand for in DRS ABC?

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Airway
- Ensure the casualty’s airway is open and unblocked and if they are unconscious, tilt their head back and lift their chin

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What does does the B stand for in DRS ABC?

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Breathing
- Establish if the casualty is breathing normally by looking feeling and listening to their breathing
- If they are unconscious and breathing properly they should be put in the recovery position but if they aren’t breathing properly, emergency services should be contacted and start CPR

24
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What does does the C stand for in DRS ABC?

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Circulation
- Look for signs of severe breathing and pressure should be applied to bleeds and the effected limb should be raised above heart level

25
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Who needs to be informed for aggressive encounters, floods, and closing situations?

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Police
Plumbers
Service users and their family

26
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What should you do in a firearms or weapon attack?

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Run- if you can
Hide- if you cant run
Tell- the police when its safe

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