LO4 Flashcards
1
Q
incident?
A
can be described as an undesired event that doesn’t result in harm, but has the potential to do so causing injury or ill health
2
Q
accident?
A
an event that results in injury, ill health or loss of life
3
Q
examples of accidents?
A
- a resident being burnt by a spilt hot drink
- an elderly man fracturing his arm from slipping on a wet bathroom floor
- a patient on a ward sustaining a head injury from falling out of bed
- a care worker sustaining a back injury when handling a wheelchair
4
Q
examples of incidents?
A
- a flood in a hospital ward
- a fire in the kitchen at a youth club
- a child leaving a playgroup unaccompanied
- a care worker using a new hoist to lift a patient which they were not yet trained to use
5
Q
Fire evacuation procedures?
A
- risk assessment
- preventing them from starting (eg. By removing wood etc)
- prevent from spreading (eg. Close fire doors)
- ensure the building is safe (eg. Regularly inspecting the means of escape)
- fire alarms
- fire evacuation
- fire signage
- fire equipment
- turning off power supply
- training staff on the key procedures
6
Q
responsibilities of a first aider
A
Assess for danger
keeping themselves and the area safe
prevent from further harm
maintain and respect dignity
get help
stay with the individual until help arrives
