first aid

Question 1

what is first aid

Answer 1

treatment with the purpose of preserving life and minimizing the consequences of injury and ilness until such help is given from a medical practiotner or nurse

treatment of minor injuries which would otherwise receive no treatemnt or which do not need treatment by a medical practitioner

Question 2

main aims of first aid

Answer 2

preserve life
prevent worsening of injuries
promote recovery

Question 3

what to do ; principle of first aid

Answer 3

take immediate action, careful and deliberate action must be undertaken. it must not lead to panic

Question 4

legal obligations of first aid

Answer 4

• each worker or any other person at work should have rapid access to first aid wheenevr necessary
• provision of adequate equipment and facilities
• creation of a first aid box which is well maintained and clearly identfiied

Question 5

what should a first aid box contain by law

Answer 5

-minimum of 10 sterile adhesive dressings
- minimum of 3 triangular bandages
- minimum of 6 safety pins
- minimum of 3 pairs of surgical gloves of diff sizes
- sterile eye pads with attachment
minimum of 3 sterile unmedicated dressings
-suitable supply of sterile eye wash
- minimum of 3 roller bandages of diff sizes
- one personal protection shield for artifical respiration
- minimum of 3 wrapped gauze pads

Question 6

prioritieis of first aid

Answer 6

asses situation do not put yourself in danger
. make the area safe. assess casualties and first attend to unconsciuos peple, send for heklp do not delay

Question 7

ABC of basic life support

Answer 7

Airway
breathing and CPR