Quiz 2 - Respond to Emergency Flashcards
What are ways you can be physically prepared for an emergency?
Have the necessary equipment ready for an emergency
Physically able to perform one’s duties
Have an emergency action plan ready
What are ways you can be mentally prepared for an emergency?
Performing stably and calmly
Act efficiently and with purpose
Be up to date on protocols and scope of practice
Know your plan of action
Implement it confidently
What are the 5 elements of preparing for an emergency?
1) Equipment
2) Emergency action plan
3) Communications
4) Training
5) Psychological Preparations
What does having your equipment ready look like?
Ensuring all equipment is stocked, maintained, and inspected properly
Trauma response kit and fanny pack stocked and accessible
What can you have on an EAP to be prepared for an emergency?
Roles and responsibilities of medical professionals present
Location of medical items/AED
Directions to training centre/field/gym
Location of nearest hospital
Ambulance access to training space
Important phone #
How can you prep communications for an emergency?
Make sure that all personnel are up to date on hand signals and/or geared with communications devices
If using communication devices (walkie talkies) do pre-event checks
What are 4 pieces of scene safety guidelines?
Assess for dangers
Wear PPE
Request additional assistance if needed
Only work within SOP
What are some hazards you may come across?
Other people
Glass or metal
Fire
Water/ice (slipping hazards)
Debris
Downed power lines
Animals
Traffic
What are some things to pay attention to to maintain your personal safety?
Environment/changes in environment
Extent of emergency
Hazards
Behaviour of bystanders/patient
What do you do if there are hostile bystanders?
Call law enforcement and wait for them to arrive
What are some protocols for working around a crime scene?
Don’t disturb evidence
Encourage SA victims to not wash themselves to maintain evidence
Ensure your safety
