1.Thestepstofollowinanemergencyare-SchoolSites.pptVIP

1. The steps to follow in an emergency are: Check-Call-Care Call-Check-Secure Check-Care-Defibrillate Early Access-Early CPR-Early recognition 2. You see a co-worker collapse. You check the scene and then check the victim for consciousness, but she does not respond. What should you do next? Call, or have a co-worker call 911 or the workplace emergency number. Give 2 rescue breaths Check for a pulse Move the victim. 3. A co-worker has fallen to the ground and has been shaking uncontrollably for at least 5 minutes. Which if the following is the most appropriate to care for this victim? Clear the area of objects that may injure the co-worker and have someone call 911 or the workplace emergency number. Try to prevent the victim from swallowing his tongue by placing your fingers in his mouth. Try to give the victim some sugar. Hold the victim down. 4. The sling that you apply to an injured co-workers arm should be - Loose, so that the victim can move the arm around. Snug, but so tight it slows circulation. Tied off directly over the injured area None of the above 5. You determine that a victim is in shock. Which of the following should you NOT do for someone in shock? Keep the victim comfortable Give the victim water Monitor the victims ABC’s Raise the victims legs 12 inches. 6. On the way to a meeting, a co-worker collapse in front of you. When she regains consciousness she has difficulty speaking and one side of her face and body appear to be paralyzed. These signals lead you to believe your co-worker has - Had a stroke Had a diabetic emergency Had a seizure Been poisoned. 7. Your co-worker is bleeding severely. After putting on disposable gloves what is your first step in care? Press firmly against the wound with a dry sterile dressing. Apply pressure at the pressure point. Elevate the wound if there are no broken bones an you can do so without causing further pain. Let the wound bleed until it stops on its own. 8. You respond to an emergency and fin