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What is a medical emergency?
Which of the following can be considered signs of a medical emergency?
What is the first step in resolving a medical emergency?
In a medical emergency, what is essential for personal safety?
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What should you do if an inmate is conscious and declares a medical emergency?
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When assessing a medical emergency, why is it necessary to enforce crowd control?
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Which of the following equipment is commonly used in a medical emergency?
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What general principle should be followed when providing first aid?
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Study Notes
Medical Emergency Definition
- A medical emergency is when someone experiences medical or psychological distress, serious illness, or injury
- Signs and symptoms of a medical emergency can include:
- Excessive or unusual bleeding
- Pain
- Medical distress (e.g., sweating, nausea, shortness of breath, paralysis)
- Loss or altered consciousness
- If an inmate uses medical devices (e.g., intravenous lines or monitors), these may become dislodged
Available Medical Resources
- Staff can provide basic immediate aid
- On-site medical personnel are typically available in larger facilities
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are called for more serious situations
- Each emergency is unique, assess the situation to determine the proper equipment to use
Essential Equipment
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as gloves and masks should always be used
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) may be needed in cardiac situations
- First-aid kit should be accessible for basic aid
- Proper training is essential for the safe and effective use of medical equipment
- Observe universal precautions and treat every inmate as if they are infected to minimize risk of infection
Standard Medical Emergency Procedures
- Identify the severity of the medical emergency to determine the level of response needed
- Ask the inmate if they are declaring a medical emergency if they are conscious
- Ensure the area is safe and secure by removing uninvolved inmates and personnel
- Notify medical staff and supervisors including the number of affected individuals, their location and nature of the emergency
- Administer aid using PPE to observe universal precautions
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Test your knowledge on defining medical emergencies and the available resources for responding to them. This quiz covers essential equipment and appropriate actions to take in various emergency situations. Prepare yourself for effective response in critical health scenarios.
