Scene Safety Assessment Ch. 3

Question 1

what does S-A-F-E stand for?

Answer 1

• Stop
• Assess the Scene
• Find oxygen, first aid kit, and AED
• Exposure protection

Question 2

What are the three main bloodborne infection concerns when providing care?

Answer 2

viral hepatitis B and C and HIV

Question 3

How does Hepatitis B or C Virus affect the body and how is it transmitted?

Answer 3

attacks the liver causing both cause and chronic disease, transmitted through blood and other bodily tissues

Question 4

What are some symptoms of Hepatitis B?

Answer 4

jaundice, extreme fatigue, dark urine, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain

Question 5

What are some symptoms of Hepatitis C?

Answer 5

fever, fatigue, decreased appetite, nausea/vomiting, dark urine, gray colored feces, joint pain, jaundice

Question 6

What is HIV, what does it cause, and how does it affect the body?

Answer 6

human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), impairs body’s ability to fight infection

Question 7

How is HIV transmitted?

Answer 7

through contact with infected blood and bodily fluid

Question 8

Describe some initial and progressive symptoms of HIV

Answer 8

flu-like symptoms including fever, headache, rash, sore throat

swollen lymph nodes, weight loss, fever, diarrhea, cough

Question 9

What are some examples of PPE?

Answer 9

non latex gloves, face shields, ventilation masks, protective eyewear, gowns