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Responding to Emergencies Flashcards

Preparing to Respond First Aid Kit Preparing for Emergencies Recognizing that an Emergency Exists Signs of an Emergency Willingness to Act Legal Issues Around First Aid Getting Permission: Remember! Responding to Disclosures of Violence and Abuse Chain of Survival Behaviours Your Role as a First Aider The Emergency Medical Services System When to Call EMS/9-1-1 Lowering the Risk of Infection After an Emergency

1
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Keep a first aid kit in these two places.

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Home

Vehicle

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Know the location of the first aid kits and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) here.

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Workplace

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3
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A first aid reference that is readily available.

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Canadian Red Cross First Aid App

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Fill in the blanks.

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5
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ICE

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In Case of Emergency

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6
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“Someone else will do it”.

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The Bystander Effect

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True or false: all provinces and territories have laws to protect bystanders who give help in an emergency.

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True

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In this case, the law assumes the person would give permission if he or she were able to do so.

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Implied Consent

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This applies when a person is unresponsive, confused, or mentally impaired.

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Implied Consent

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This applies when a baby or child needs emergency medical assistance, and their parent, guardian, or caregiver is absent.

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Implied Consent

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True or false: an injured person may refuse care even if needed.

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True

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True or false: you must honour the wishes of someone who refuses care.

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True

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A state in which a person is unaware of the environment and does not react to stimuli.

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Unresponsive

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True or false: a parent or guardian may refuse care for their baby or child.

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True

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15
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If someone refuses care, stay nearby if possible incase the person later accepts help or becomes ___.

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unresponsive

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16
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If the person gives consent but then withdraws it, (stop/continue) giving care.

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stop

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True or false: every adult in Canada has a legal duty to report child abuse or neglect, even if it is not confirmed.

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True

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Information about the specific how-to-report details can be found in your jurisdiction’s Child ___ Act, but the duty to report is uniform in all acts.

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Protection

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If you think a child is being harmed, then a report to child protection and/or the ___ needs to occur.

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police

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20
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A series of actions that guide you through what to do in an emergency.

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Chain of Survival Behaviours

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When put together, these actions help ensure the best possible outcome for an ill or injured person.

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Chain of Survival Behaviours

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Fill in the blanks.

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23
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This step is done before an emergency occurs or you or another person becomes ill.
Depending on the type of emergency and who is involved, you may not always have control over this step. You can, however, keep a properly stocked first aid kit available at all times and take simple steps to reduce your risk of injury and illness.

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Prevent and Prepare

24
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This is the most crucial step – without it, the remaining actions in the chain cannot occur. This step involves checking the scene and checking the person.

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Early Recognition

25
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This step is based on the nature of the emergency.

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First Aid/Access to Help

26
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True or false: all emergencies require access to help (e.g., a minor cut).

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False

27
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Sometimes, basic first ___ is needed, so you won’t need to call EMS/9-1-1 to access more advanced help.

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aid

28
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Many emergencies require first aid and access to ___ (e.g., cardiac arrest).

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help

29
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This step is two-fold. Depending on the nature of the emergency, the person may recover without further medical care, while others will require it in some shape or form.

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Self-Recovery/Early Medical Care

30
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True or false: some situations will require both medical care and a period of self-recovery.

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True

31
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Immediate care is given to an ill or injured person until more advanced care can be obtained.

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First Aid

32
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One of the simplest and most important ways of providing first aid.

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Call EMS/911

33
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EMS

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Emergency Medical Services

34
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Fill in the blanks.

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35
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These include police, firefighters, and job-specific personnel such as athletic trainers and workplace first aid response teams.

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First Responders

36
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They are trained in time-sensitive lifesaving measures.

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First Responders

37
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Unlike First Aiders, they have a legal obligation to act in an emergency when they are on duty.

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First Responders

38
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Many are trained to provide first aid and CPR instructions over the phone to assist the caller until EMS personnel arrive.

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EMS Dispatchers

39
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Highly specialized emergency personnel whose skills include both basic and advanced life support.

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Paramedics

40
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Once on the scene, these professionals will take over the person’s care, including transportation to a hospital or other facility, if necessary.

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Paramedics

41
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True or false: if you think that an emergency exists, it probably does.

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True

42
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Fill in the blanks.

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43
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The actions that individuals can take to reduce the risk of disease transmission.

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Personal Precautions

44
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Examples include washing your hands, treating blood and other bodily fluids as infectious materials, covering your mouth and nose when sneezing, eating well, and getting enough exercise and sleep.

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Personal Precautions

45
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Examples include saliva, mucus, vomit, blood.

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Bodily Fluids

46
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Microorganisms that can cause disease or infection.

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Pathogens

47
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An essential precaution for preventing the spread of germs that may cause many infectious diseases.

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Handwashing

48
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Items that protect you from contact with germs.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

49
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True or false: you should always use some type PPE when giving first aid.

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True

50
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Fill in the blanks.

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51
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A formal document that outlines what precautions should be taken and what procedures should be followed when someone is exposed to an infectious disease.

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Exposure Control Plan

52
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Fill in the blanks.

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53
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Fill in the blanks.

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54
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Contact your local crisis intervention line for help dealing with ongoing ___ symptoms. You may also speak to your family doctor or a mental health professional.

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stress

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