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What action should members take before entering the assessment area?
What happens to a member with a pulse rate greater than 120 bpm upon entering the assessment area?
What is the protocol for a member who enters Rehab with ALOC or an irregular heartbeat?
After resting and hydrating for 20 minutes, what indicates a need for ALS interventions?
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What is the primary objective of the assessment area?
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Study Notes
Function A: Assessment
- Initial entry point where members assess their condition after duty.
- Members must remove Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) before entering the assessment area.
- Rehab Sector oversees Accountability and assigns a responsible member to collect crew passports and measure pulse rates.
- Purpose is to identify individuals needing more than a standard recovery period.
- Members with no overexertion symptoms and normal vitals can return to duty post-REHAB without further evaluation.
- A pulse rate exceeding 120 bpm triggers monitoring and tracking within the rehab sector.
- Rest and hydration are provided, with re-evaluation of pulse after 20 minutes for those exceeding 120 bpm.
- Immediate ALS treatment is administered for members showing Altered Level of Consciousness (ALOC) or irregular heartbeats upon entering Rehab.
- If after 20 minutes, pulse remains above 120 bpm or dehydration symptoms persist, ALS interventions will be implemented according to Section C guidelines.
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Description
This quiz covers the procedures for Function A, which serves as an assessment area for members arriving at the entry point. Emphasis is placed on the removal of Personal Protective Equipment, accountability procedures, and monitoring the health of crew members upon entry. It is essential to identify individuals needing more than just recovery.
