Basic First Aid Version 8.0
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What is the purpose of the ASHI Basic First Aid Version 8.0 Student Book?

  • To sell personal protective equipment
  • To provide legal advice
  • To offer medical treatment recommendations
  • To facilitate certification in an ASHI Basic First Aid training class (correct)

    • Information in the ASHI Basic First Aid Version 8.0 Student Book may be reproduced without written permission.

    False

    What organization's logo is a registered trademark in the provided content?

    ASHI

    HSI has made effort to provide up-to-date and accurate ____________ in the content.

    <p>information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following legal considerations with their descriptions:

    <p>Consent = Permission for treatment Implied Consent = Consent inferred from circumstances Good Samaritan Laws = Provide legal protection for those who give assistance in good faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of first aid?

    <p>To alleviate suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A first aid provider must be trained to recognize, assess, and prioritize the need for first aid.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the quick sense of what has occurred, or is occurring, when you first observe an emergency scene?

    <p>general impression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person who is not moving and appears to have collapsed could have experienced a sudden __________ __________.

    <p>cardiac arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following with their definitions:

    <p>Heat Exhaustion = Body overheating due to exposure to high temperatures Hypothermia = Dangerously low body temperature Spider Bites = Bites from spiders injecting venom into the skin Tourniquets = Devices used to control severe bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the SETUP mnemonic device stand for?

    <p>Stop, Environment, Traffic, Unknown Hazards, Personal Safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of infectious bloodborne diseases?

    <p>Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV (AIDS virus)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or False: One should always use disposable gloves as a protective barrier when providing care to avoid exposure to infectious diseases.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To prevent the development of latex allergy, it is recommended to use nonpowdered latex gloves or __________ alternatives.

    <p>non-latex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you remove contaminated gloves after providing care?

    <p>Grasp the first glove, remove it inside out, then remove the second glove by sliding your finger inside, pulling it outwards and down.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied consent in first aid?

    <p>Consent assumed when a person is unresponsive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Good Samaritan laws protect individuals who provide first aid assistance from being sued.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ to Act is a predetermined requirement to provide care.

    <p>Duty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Negligence = Occurs when care provided does not meet expected standard Assault and Battery = Placing a person in fear of bodily harm Implied Consent = Consent assumed when a person is unresponsive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if a person becomes unresponsive?

    <p>Carefully lower the person to the ground, activate EMS, and get an AED if available. Perform compression-only CPR if possible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should you take if a life-threatening medical condition is found or suspected?

    <p>Immediately activate EMS and provide any indicated care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When providing first aid, what should you do if you observe changes in a person's level of responsiveness?

    <p>Reassess to monitor condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choking can occur when a solid or small object becomes stuck in a narrowed part of the ____________.

    <p>airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person with a mild blockage can typically speak, cough, or gag.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if a person is choking and unable to speak or cough?

    <p>Perform abdominal thrusts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When activating the EMS system, what are some situations where it is appropriate to call 911?

    <p>immediate threats to life, significant mechanism of injury, warning signs of serious illness, unsure about severity of person's condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information does a trained EMS dispatcher typically ask for when you call to activate EMS?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is best to move an ill or injured person immediately in all situations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following common drags with their descriptions:

    <p>Extremity drag = grasp and pull on the ankles or forearms Clothing drag = pull on a person's shirt in the neck and shoulder area Blanket drag = roll the person onto a blanket and drag the blanket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary resource can provide free, confidential medical advice 24/7 for suspected poisonings?

    <p>Poison control centers / Poison Help Line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) at work?

    <p>To ensure safe and healthy conditions at work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recovery position used for?

    <p>to help protect the airway by draining fluids from the mouth and preventing the tongue from blocking the air passage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general approach to a primary assessment as described in the text?

    <p>Assess, Alert, Attend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Compression-only CPR is sufficient in all cases of cardiac arrest.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The recovery position helps protect the air passage between the ___ and the mouth.

    <p>lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should you look for normal breathing when assessing an unresponsive person?

    <p>no longer than 10 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Purpose of the Student Book

    • This student book is solely intended to facilitate certification in an ASHI Basic First Aid training class.
    • The information in this handbook is furnished for that purpose and is subject to change without notice.

    Notice of Rights

    • No part of this ASHI Basic First Aid Version 8.0 Student Book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the American Safety & Health Institute.

    Disclaimer

    • The information in this program may become outdated over time.
    • Guidelines for safety and treatment recommendations cannot be given that will apply in all cases/scenarios as the circumstances of each incident often vary widely.
    • Copyright © 2016 American Safety & Health Institute. All Rights Reserved.
    • Printed in the United States of America. First Edition—2016.
    • ISBN 978-1-936515-64-6

    Terms and Conditions

    • The recipient is prohibited from selling electronic or printed versions of the materials.
    • The recipient is prohibited from altering, adapting, revising, or modifying the materials.
    • The recipient is prohibited from creating any derivative works incorporating, in part or in whole, the content of the materials.

    Preparing to Help (First Aid)

    • First aid provider should be aware of personal safety and recognize an emergency.
    • Deciding to help involves protecting oneself and others.
    • Standard precautions and personal protective equipment are essential.
    • Legal considerations include consent, implied consent, abandonment, and good Samaritan laws.

    Table of Contents

    • The table of contents outlines the various topics covered in the student book, including preparing to help, using a tourniquet, shock, internal bleeding, amputation, open chest injury, and more.### First Aid
    • First aid is the initial care provided for an acute illness or injury when advanced care procedures are not readily available
    • First aid is intended to preserve life, alleviate suffering, prevent further illness or injury, and promote recovery
    • A first aid provider is someone trained to recognize, assess, and prioritize the need for first aid, provide appropriate care, recognize limitations, and seek professional medical assistance when necessary

    Recognizing an Emergency

    • A general impression is a quick sense of what has occurred or is occurring when you first observe an emergency scene
    • Look for clues such as the person's location, body position, and whether they appear sick or injured
    • Check if the person is unconscious or has experienced a sudden cardiac arrest
    • Consider the mechanism of injury and assume serious injury until proven otherwise

    Personal Safety

    • Your personal safety is the highest priority, even before the safety of an ill or injured person
    • Look for obvious hazards, consider hidden dangers, and use the SETUP mnemonic device to ensure safety:
      • Stop — Pause to identify hazards
      • Environment — Consider your surroundings
      • Traffic — Be careful along roadways
      • Unknown Hazards — Consider things that are not apparent
      • Personal Safety — Use protective barriers

    Deciding to Help

    • One of the most difficult decisions is whether or not to get involved when you think a medical emergency has occurred
    • You might hesitate because you feel like the problem is too big for you to handle alone, fear making things worse, or think others might take charge
    • Prepare to help by using your training, sound knowledge, and skills to provide simple and easy-to-provide first aid care

    Preparing to Help

    • Hybrid and electric car crashes have unique considerations, such as avoiding exposed high-voltage wires and being aware of sudden vehicle movement
    • Use the ASHI student book to guide your actions and take responsibility to help

    Protecting Yourself

    • When caring for someone, you can be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious body fluids
    • Take simple measures to avoid exposure, and report any exposure to your supervisor
    • Use standard precautions to reduce the chance of infection, including OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
    • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as disposable gloves, face shields, and goggles to prevent exposure
    • Decontaminate surfaces, equipment, and objects as soon as possible using bleach solution and detergent

    Removing Contaminated Gloves

    • Remove contaminated gloves carefully to avoid bare skin contact
    • Pinch the glove at the palm with the gloved fingers of the opposite hand
    • Gently pull the glove away from the palm and toward the fingers, turning the glove inside out without snapping
    • Gather the glove you just removed with your gloved hand and throw it away in an appropriate container### Preparing to Help
    • Always ask a responsive person if they want help before providing care
    • Implied consent assumes a person would agree to be helped in an emergency situation
    • Everyone has the right to refuse medical treatment
    • Good Samaritan laws vary from state to state and are meant to encourage bystanders to assist those in need
    • These laws protect anyone who provides reasonable and prudent assistance without expecting compensation

    Duty to Act

    • A predetermined requirement to provide care, typically by job description or relationship
    • Negligence occurs when someone is caused further harm due to care that did not meet the expected standard of someone with a duty to act

    Assault and Battery

    • Placing a person in fear of bodily harm
    • Forcing care on a person against their wishes may be considered grounds for this

    Activating EMS

    • An essential role of the first aid provider is recognizing when additional help is needed and knowing how to get it
    • Learn how and when to activate the EMS system, use the emergency action plan in your workplace, and how to contact your local poison control center

    Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

    • Describes the prehospital emergency medical response system developed within a community
    • An EMS system uses specialized emergency communication equipment to gather information and dispatch appropriate emergency resources

    Calling for Help

    • Activate the EMS system when there are immediate threats to life, a significant mechanism of injury has occurred, warning signs of serious illness exist, or if you are unsure about the severity of a person’s condition
    • When calling 911, a trained dispatcher will guide you through the call and ask for basic information, such as the type of emergency, location, and what care is being provided

    Emergency Action Plans

    • A plan used to help ensure safe and healthy conditions at work, providing step-by-step procedures on how to report and respond to emergencies
    • Almost every business is required to have an EAP

    Poison Help Line

    • Offers free, confidential medical advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the national Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222
    • Provides a primary resource for poisoning information and care for suspected poisonings

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