First Aid Priorities Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three priorities of first aid?

Diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses (correct)

Prevent the illness or injury from becoming worse

Preserve life

Promote recovery

What is the role of a first aider in an emergency scene?

Administer medications

Suspect injuries and illnesses (correct)

Diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses

Clean up the emergency scene

What should a first aider do when assisting with medications?

Administer the medication without checking

Ask the casualty about their medical history

Check the label and ensure the '5-rights' are met (correct)

Consult with a medical doctor

According to the Canada Labour Code, what factors are considered when determining the level of first aid coverage for a workplace?

The number of workers Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be a Good Samaritan in Canada?

You are a bystander who helps a person in an emergency situation Signup and view all the answers

What should a first aider do when caring for a casualty?

Provide care that they have been trained to provide Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range for an adult casualty in first aid and CPR?

Over eight years of age Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of workplace first aid?

To provide emergency care to injured co-workers Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a designated first aid provider in the workplace?

To be available to provide first aid at all times Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Good Samaritan laws and principles?

To protect first aiders from lawsuits Signup and view all the answers

First aid is emergency help given to an injured or suddenly ill person using readily available materials. A person who takes charge of an emergency scene and gives first aid is called a first ______.

aider Signup and view all the answers

The three priorities of first aid, in order of importance, are to: Preserve ______

life Signup and view all the answers

When assisting with medications, the first aider should check the label and ensure the following ______ are met: Right Person

5-rights Signup and view all the answers

First aid and CPR procedures differ depending on the age and size of the ______.

casualty Signup and view all the answers

Workplace first aid is emergency care given by a person who is trained to be the first aid ______ to a co-worker who is injured or suddenly ill.

provider Signup and view all the answers

Every workplace in Canada is required to have a ______ aid kit, as per federal, provincial, or territorial regulations.

first Signup and view all the answers

Provincial and territorial regulations and legislation contain requirements for first aid ______ in their jurisdiction.

training Signup and view all the answers

First aid coverage for a workplace is based on the number of ______, potential risks, and distance from medical care.

workers Signup and view all the answers

Good Samaritan laws protect first aiders from ______.

lawsuits Signup and view all the answers

As a Good Samaritan, you give your help without being ______, and you give it in good faith.

paid Signup and view all the answers

Match the following first aid priorities with their correct descriptions:

Preserve life = Most important priority in first aid Prevent the illness or injury from becoming worse = Second priority in first aid Promote recovery = Third priority in first aid Signup and view all the answers

Match the following '5-rights' of medication administration with their correct descriptions:

Right Person = The name of the casualty is the name on the medication Right Medication = Is this the right medication for this situation Right Amount = What are the dosing instructions Right Method = How is this medication to be taken. (By mouth, inhaled, etc.) Right Time = Is this the right time to take this medication Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with their correct descriptions in the context of first aid:

Protect the casualty’s belongings = Ensuring the safety of the casualty's personal items Keep unnecessary people away = Maintaining a safe and effective environment for the first aid process Reassure family or friends of the casualty = Providing emotional support to the loved ones of the casualty Clean up the emergency scene = Restoring the area to a safe and hazard-free condition Signup and view all the answers

Match the following principles of the Good Samaritan with their descriptions:

Negligence = Give only the care that you have been trained to provide, and always act in the best interest of the casualty. Abandonment = Never abandon a casualty in your care. Stay until: You hand them over to medical help, You hand them over to another first aider, They no longer want your help. Good Faith = As a Good Samaritan, you give your help without being paid, and you give it in good faith. Good Samaritan = You are a Good Samaritan if you are a bystander who helps a person when you have no legal duty to do so. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following factors with their role in determining first aid coverage for a workplace:

Number of workers = Determines the level of first aid coverage required. Potential risks = Affects the need for first aid coverage in a workplace. Distance from medical care = Affects the level of first aid coverage needed in case of emergencies. St. John Ambulance = Not involved in giving legal advice or determining first aid coverage for a workplace. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following scenarios with the appropriate actions for a first aider:

Casualty in your care wants to be handed over to another first aider = Stay with the casualty until you can hand them over to another first aider. You are not trained to provide certain care = Only provide the care that you have been trained to provide. Problem is no longer an emergency = Leave the casualty when the problem is no longer an emergency and further care is not needed. Casualty in your care needs medical help = Stay with the casualty until you can hand them over to medical help. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

Infant casualty = A casualty under one year old in first aid and CPR Workplace first aid = Emergency care given by a trained person to a co-worker who is injured or suddenly ill Good Samaritan = A person who helps another in an emergency situation without a legal duty to do so First aid kit = Required in every workplace in Canada, its size and contents are determined by federal, provincial, or territorial regulations Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements to the correct regulations or laws:

No employee is personally liable for anything done or omitted to be done in good faith by the employee when assisting the employer in providing first-aid = Canada Labour Code, Section 126(3) All workplaces that fall under provincial or territorial jurisdiction concerning regulations are required to adhere to the legislation and regulations of that province or territory = OHS Legislation Most regulations require at least one designated first aid provider at work at all times = Provincial and territorial regulations Good Samaritan laws and principles protect first aiders from lawsuits = Good Samaritan laws Signup and view all the answers

Match the following key concepts with their related information:

First aid coverage for a workplace = Based on the number of workers, potential risks, and distance from medical care First aid as part of OHS = Provincial and territorial regulations and legislation contain requirements for first aid training First aid and CPR procedures = Differ depending on the age and size of the casualty First aid in the workplace = Emergency care given by a person who is trained to be the first aid provider to a co-worker who is injured or suddenly ill Signup and view all the answers

Match the following principles to their correct descriptions:

Good Samaritan principle = You give your help without being paid, and you give it in good faith First Aid principle = Preserve life, Prevent further injury, Promote recovery First Aid as part of job principle = You have a duty to use reasonable skill and care based on your level of training Workplace first aid principle = All workplaces are required to have a first aid kit, its size and contents are determined by regulations Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

First Aid Overview

First aid is emergency help given to an injured or suddenly ill person using readily available materials.
A first aider is a person who takes charge of an emergency scene and gives first aid.
The three priorities of first aid, in order of importance, are:
- Preserve life
- Prevent the illness or injury from becoming worse
- Promote recovery

First Aider's Role

First aiders do not diagnose or treat injuries or illnesses (except, perhaps, when they are very minor).
A first aider suspects injuries and illnesses, and gives first aid at the scene.
Besides giving first aid, a first aider should:
- Protect the casualty's belongings
- Keep unnecessary people away
- Reassure family or friends of the casualty
- Clean up the emergency scene and work to correct any unsafe conditions that may have caused the injuries

Administering Medications

First aiders may have obligations and protections under federal, provincial, and territorial legislation regarding administering medications.
When assisting with medications, the first aider should check the label and ensure the following "5-rights" are met:
- Right Person
- Right Medication
- Right Amount
- Right Method
- Right Time

Age and Size of the Casualty

Procedures related to first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) differ in some ways, depending on the age and size of the casualty.
An infant casualty is under one year old
A child casualty is from age one to age eight
An adult casualty is over eight years of age

First Aid in the Workplace

Workplace first aid is emergency care given by a person who is trained (and designated) to be the first aid provider to a co-worker who is injured or suddenly ill.
All provinces and territories have a provision within legislation relating to first aid in the workplace.
Giving first aid as part of your job requires a duty to use reasonable skill and care based on your level of training.

First Aid Kit

Every workplace in Canada is required under federal, provincial, or territorial regulations to have a first aid kit.
The size and contents of the first aid kit will be determined by those regulations.
First aid providers are encouraged to be familiar with the contents of their workplace first aid kit, its location, and to conduct regular inspections of the kit.

OHS Legislation and Regulations

Provincial and territorial regulations and legislation contain requirements for first aid training in their jurisdiction.
Most regulations require at least one designated first aid provider at work at all times.
The level of training required by the first aid provider will depend on the size of the workplace, the distance to medical help, and the risk of injury in the workplace.

Good Samaritan Laws

Good Samaritan laws and principles protect first aiders from lawsuits.
You are a Good Samaritan if you are a bystander who helps a person when you have no legal duty to do so.
As a Good Samaritan, you give your help without being paid, and you give it in good faith.
Whenever you help a person in an emergency situation, you should abide by the following principles:
- Negligence: Give only the care that you have been trained to provide, and always act in the best interest of the casualty.
- Abandonment: Never abandon a casualty in your care.

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Test your knowledge of first aid priorities in this quiz. Learn the essential steps to preserve life, prevent worsening of injuries or illness, and promote recovery. Perfect for first aiders and anyone interested in emergency response.