topic 4- incidents and emergencies✅☑️

Question 1

list some types of incidents

Answer 1

• accidents
• exposure to infection or chemicals
• fires or floods

Question 2

responses to incidents and emergencies:
1- reporting accidents
2- evaluation procedures
3- follow-up of criminal incidents and emergencies
4-reporting to relevant authorities

Answer 2

1- records should be kept up to date of all incidents
2- ACT FAST, don’t panic and ensure everyone is safe
3- consistent health and well-being check ups
4- RIDDOR, external forces may be needed e.g police or fire brigade

Question 3

responsibilities of a first aider:

what is DR ABC?

Answer 3

Danger
Response

Airways
Breathing
Circulation

Question 4

responsibilities of a first aider:

what are the 3 P’s?

Answer 4

Preserve life- carry out emergency procedures

Prevent further harm-cover casualty with a blanket if possible to maintain. respect and personal dignity

Promoting recovery- seek help, don’t levee patient until help arrives and a effective hand over occurs

Question 5

CPR training🫁:

how many chest compressions are required?

2. if patient is unresponsive what does the first aider need to do?
3. what is the routine that three needs to happen?
4. if accessible, what piece of equipment can be used during resuscitation?

Answer 5

1. 30 chest compressions
2. give rescue breathes
3. 30 comp, 2 breathes, 30, 2 … until causally is responsive
4. a difibulator

Question 6

recovery position:

explain the 6 steps

Answer 6

1. kneel next to casualty, check for any sharp items in pockets
2. left arm stretched out, palm facing upwards
3. bring other arm across chest. back of hand on check
4. furthest knee up, foot flat on the floor
5. role them towards you, knee at 90* angle
6. ensure head it tilted back to allow as much air into airways as possible