Safety

Question 1

What elements are included in an emergency action plan?

Answer 1

1 Communication equipment

2. Location of all equipment/supplies
3. local resources - EMS contact info, directions, location of nearest facility, trans. options
4. Directions for EMS, DAN phone number
5. Method of documentation

Question 2

What emergency equipment should be readily available as part of an emergency action plan?

Answer 2

O2 kit, first aid kit (resus barrier, exam gloves, cleansing wipes, bandages, sterile gauze/eye pads/tape, scissors)

Question 3

Transport to a medical facility instead of to a hyperbaric chamber?

Answer 3

Eval must be completed first, and takes time to staff chambers
*Avoid unnecessary delays in care

Question 4

EAP information to record?

Answer 4

Name, address, age, phone, etc.
Chief complaint, signs, symptoms
Pertinent medical history
Aid rendered
Diving info - # days, # dives/day, max depth, SI times, gases used

Question 5

General considerations for a rescuer when attempting to move an ill or injured person?

Answer 5

1. Move orderly/unhurried to avoid injury to self or person
2. Rescuer safety comes first
3. Alignment of injured person’s body - want spine straight
4. Body mechanics - keep back straight, bends from hips, head neutral, lift with legs

Question 6

When should an ill or injured person be moved?

Answer 6

1. Required for CPR

2. Person in imminent danger

Question 7

S-A-F-E?

Answer 7

Stop - and think before acting
Assess - the scene before assisting, determine if safe
Find - first aid kit, O2 kit, AED
Exposure - protection from blood and other bodily fluids

Question 8

Hazards to assess before first aid?

Answer 8

Possible disease transmission - active bleeding, sharp objects

Fire
Animals
Electricity, gas
Traffic

Question 9

Why is exposure protection critical for rescuers?

Examples of Personal Exposure Protection Equipment?

Answer 9

Risk of infection to rescuer

Gloves, eye shields, resuscitation masks

Question 10

What are the steps to the assessment sequence?

Answer 10

Asses for responsiveness, breathing, circulation
Activate EMS
Adjust individuals position for ongoing care
A(lert)-V(erbal)-P(ainful)-U(nresponsive)

Question 11

How is a pulse located on an adult, a child and an infant?

Answer 11

2 fingers against carotid in neck for 5 - 10 seconds
Same for child

2 fingers against brachial artery in upper arm

Question 12

What technique assists the rescuer in placing an unresponsive person on his back?

Answer 12

Log-roll - arm above head and arm against torso, support neck/head, roll towards you

Question 13

What is agonal breathing?

Answer 13

Noisy gasping breaths

Question 14

When should or shouldn’t the recovery position be used?

Answer 14

Once scene is assessed, if no evidence of injury is present, victim can be replaced in recovery position