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EMERGENCY CARE for Professional Responders - Red Cross Exam questions and answers.
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EMERGENCY CARE forProfessional Responders - Red
Cross Exam questions and
answers
abnormal breath sounds in respiration - answer wheezing,
gurgling, high pitched noises
Professional Responsibilities - answer - maintain a caring a
professional attitude
- have an up to date self-care plan to manage distress
- present a clean and professional appearance
- keep your skills and knowledge up to date
- maintain a safe and healthy life style
Primary Responsibilities - answer 1) Ensure safety
2) Ensure safety of bystanders
3) Gain access to the patient
4) Determine any threats to the patients life
5) Request more advanced medical care as needed
6) Provide necessary care for patient
7) Assist more advanced medical personnel
Elements of Good Documentation - answer - administrative
information (names of responders, unit number, call number,
address)
- patients information (name, age, sex, birth date, address, care
given)
, - patients vitals signs
- patients chief complaint
- history/assessment findings
- care provided
5 Elements for Preparing for Emergency Response - answer 1)
Equipment (stocked, maintained, inspected)
2) Communications (contact specialized personnel, comm systems
working properly, back up)
3) Training (skills and knowledge up to date)
4) Plan of action (for specific situations or locations)
5) Psychological Preparation (prepare yourself mentally)
Scene Safety Guidelines - answer - take time to assess (size up)
the scene
- wear appropriate PPE
- preform only the skills you are trained
- get assistance when needed
Special Emergency Scenes (Examples) - answer Crime Scene
Hostile bystanders
Natural disasters
Hostage situations
Drug Labs
Specific scene hazards (confined spaces, wreckage, unsafe
structure)
direct contact transmission - answer person touches bodily fluids
of infected person
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