Red Cross: First Aid/CPR, Exam Questions and answers, 100% Accurate, Graded A+

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Red Cross: First Aid/CPR, Exam Questions and answers, 100% Accurate, Graded A+ Seven Fundamental Principles - ✔✔-Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, ... Universality Humanity - ✔✔-We serve people, but not systems. Impartiality - ✔✔-We care for the victims and the aggressors alike. Neutrality - ✔✔-We take initiatives, but never take sides. Independence - ✔✔-We bow to needs, but not rulers. Voluntary Service - ✔✔-We work around the clock, but never for personal gain. Unity - ✔✔-We have many talents, but a single idea. Universality - ✔✔-We respect nations, but our work knows no bounds. Official Symbols of the Red Cross - ✔✔-Red Cross, Red Crescent, Red Crystal International Symbols of the Red Cross - ✔✔-Proprietary symbols that represent neutrality and aid, both military and humanitarian, and as such must always be used appropriately. Mission of the Canadian Red Cross - ✔✔-To improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world. Vision of the Canadian Red Cross - ✔✔-The leading humanitarian organization through which people voluntarily demonstrate their caring for others in need. Values of the Canadian Red Cross - ✔✔-Respect, dignity, and care for one another within and outside the Canadian Red Cross; integrity, accountability, effectiveness, and transparency. Services and Programs - ✔✔-Disaster Management, International Operations, First Aid Programs, Swimming and Water Safety, Respect Education, and Community Health and Wellness Disaster Management - ✔✔-Provides aid to individuals and families across Canada following emergencies such as house fires, flooding, ice storms, and even chemical spills. International Operations - ✔✔-Works around the world to protect and promote the rights of all people affected by armed conflict, and also provides aid following emergencies such as natural disasters and disease outbreak. First Aid Program - ✔✔-Offers first aid and CPR training for individuals, groups, workplaces, and first responders. Swimming and Water Safety Program - ✔✔-Offers courses to help people of all ages and abilities learn about water safety and learn how to swim. Respect Education - ✔✔-Offers programs to teach children, youth, and adults about healthy relationships, signs of abuse, dating violence, personal safety, and bullying prevention. Community Health and Wellness - ✔✔-Offers nutrition-based programs, transportation services, and health equipment loans to help individuals continue to live independently in their homes despite illness, injury, or other circumstances. Be prepared... - ✔✔-Have easy access to emergency items; keep first aid kit in home and vehicle; know the location of first aid kits and AED in workplace; download Red Cross app. First Aid Kit Checklist - ✔✔-Adhesive tape, adhesive bandages in assorted sizes, a thermometer, barrier devices (pocket masks or face shield), scissors, tweezers, safety pins, Canadian Red Cross first aid manual, sterile gauze pads (small and large), emergency telephone numbers, a pencil and pad, cold packs, a flashlight with extra batteries, antiseptic wipes or soap, eye patches, an emergency blanket, disposable non-latex gloves, roller or triangular bandages (for slings). Indicators of an Emergency - ✔✔-Unusual sights, sounds, odours, or behaviours. Unusual Sounds - ✔✔-Screaming, moaning, yelling or calls for help; sudden, loud noises such as breaking glass, crashing metal or screeching tires; a change in the sound made by machinery or equipment; unusual silence. Unusual Sights - ✔✔-A stopped vehicle on the roadside or a car that has run off of the road; downed electrical wires; sparks, smoke or fire; a person who suddenly collapses or is lying motionless; signs or symptoms of illness or injury, such as profuse sweating for no apparent reason or an uncharacteristic skin colour. Unusual Odours - ✔✔-A foul or unusually strong chemical odour; the smell of smoke; the smell of gas; an unrecognizable odour; an inappropriate odour (e.g., a sickly-sweet odour on a person's breath). Unusual Behaviours - ✔✔-Confusion in a person who is normally alert; unusual drowsiness; personality or mood changes (e.g., agitation in a person who is normally calm, irritability in a person who is normally pleasant). Four reasons someone may not get involved... - ✔✔-Bystander Effect, unpleasant injury or illness, catching a disease, doing something wrong/causing more harm. Bystander Effect - ✔✔-"Someone else will look after them..." [Never assume that someone else has taken action, and even if it looks like they have there are still many important things to do--always offer to help in any way you can.] Unpleasant Injury/Illness - ✔✔-"That makes me feel sick!" [Close your eyes or turn away and take a deep breath, then offer to help in any way you are able.] Catching Disease - ✔✔-"I don't want to get sick!" [EMS deal with sick people all the time without incident--use gloves and protective barriers to minimize risk.] Doing Something Wrong/Causing More Harm - ✔✔-"What if I make it worse?" [The most harmful thing to do is nothing at all. Use good judgment and only administer care you've been trained in. At the very least call EMS/911 and follow their instructions.] Good Samaritan Law - ✔✔-Good Samaritan laws usually protect first-aiders who act in the same manner as a "reasonable and prudent person" would; if first-aider is grossly negligent or reckless, or abandons someone after starting care, then they may not be protected. "Reasonable and Prudent" Actions - ✔✔-Only move a person who's life is in danger; ask responsive person or guardian for permission before giving care; check for life-threatening conditions before giving further care; call EMS/911 if necessary; continue to give care until more highly trained personnel take over. Permission - ✔✔-Tell the ill or injured person who you are, that you are there to help, and ask if you can administer care; if the ill/injured person is a child, ask parent or guardian unless one is unavailable. Reasons it may be difficult to get permission... - ✔✔-Language barriers, the person is unresponsive, confused or has a mental impairment, the person refuses care. What to do if there is a language barrier... - ✔✔-See if someone at the scene can translate, use hand gestures and facial expressions, call EMS/911 and explain that there is a language barrier. What to do if the person is unresponsive, confused, or unable to give consent... - ✔✔-The law assumes implied consent; also in the case of an unattended baby or child. What to do if the person refuses care... - ✔✔-You must respect their wishes; explain why you believe care is necessary and stay close in case the situation changes, but do not force care or touch the ill or injured person without consent. If you believe the condition is life-threatening call EMS/911 and explain that the person is refusing care. Chain of Survival Behaviours - ✔✔-Prevent and prepare, early recognition, first aid/access help, selfrecovery/early medical care. Prevent and Prepare - ✔✔-This step is done before an emergency occurs or before you or another person becomes ill. Depending on the type of emergency and who is involved you may not have control over this step. Keep a properly stocked first-aid kit available at all times, and reduce the risk of illness and injury. Early Recognition - ✔✔-Probably the most important step, without it the remaining actions in the chain cannot take place. This step involves checking the scene and checking the person. First-Aid/Access to Help - ✔✔-This step is based on the nature of the emergency. Not all emergencies require EMs/911 (e.g. a minor cut); sometimes basic first aid is all that is required. On the other hand, many emergencies require both first-aid and EMS/911 (e.g. cardiac arrest). Self-Recovery/Early Medical Care - ✔✔-This step is two-fold. Depending on the nature of the emergency, a person may recover without further medical care, while others will require it in some shape or form. First Aid - ✔✔-The immediate care given to an ill or injured person until more advanced care can be obtained. Basic Steps of First Aid - ✔✔-Recognize the emergency, protect yourself, act according to your skills, knowledge, and comfort level... [One of the simplest and most important ways of providing first aid is calling EMS/911--this ensure the ill/injured person receives care from highly trained medical professionals.] Emergency Medical Services System - ✔✔-EMS dispatchers take down information about the emergency and provide it to EMS personnel; many dispatchers are trained to provide first-aid and CPR instructions over the phone. First Responders - ✔✔-These include police, firefighters, and job-specific personnel such as athletic trainers and workplace first-aid response teams. First responders have a legal obligation to act in an emergency when they are on duty. Paramedics - ✔✔-Highly specialized emergency personnel whose skills include both basic and advanced life support. Once on the scene, these people take over care of the ill/injured person, including any necessary transportation to medical facilities. Call EMS/911... - ✔✔-If there is danger to you or another person; the ill/injured person is not accessible, is unresponsive or has an altered mental state, is not breathing normally, has persistent pressure or chest pain, has life-threatening bleeding, has a seizure, has a head/neck/back injury, has an apparent mental health crisis; if you are unsure if the situation is an emergency. Risks of First Aid Care - ✔✔-First aid care may put you or others in close contact with another person's bodily fluids (e.g. saliva, mucus, vomit, blood), which may contain harmful pathogens (microorganisms that can cause disease or infection). Personal Precautions - ✔✔-Hand-washing, treating all blood and bodily fluids as infectious materials, covering your mouth and nose when coughing/sneezing, eating well, getting enough sleep and exercise. Hand Washing - ✔✔-Remove jewellery and turn on water before applying soap, rub hands together for at least 30 seconds before rinsing (fingernails on palms, between fingers, backs of hands, and wrists), dry with towel, turn water off with towel (in public restroom); if hand washing is unavailable, use alcohol-based sanitizer. Protective Equipment - ✔✔-Personal protective equipment (PPE) protects you from contact with germs; always use PPE when administering first aid; examples include glov [Show More]

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