Term
| What is the best way to avoid an accident |
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Definition
| To be alert to all safety hazards |
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Term
| What does RACE stand for in terms of responding to a fire |
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Definition
R-Rescue any residents in danger
A-sound the Alarm
C-Contain the fire
E-Extinguish the fire if it is small and you are safe |
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Term
| What does PASS stand for in using a fire extinguisher |
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Definition
P-pull
A-aim
S-squeeze
S-sweep |
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Term
| What order should you treat emergencies |
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Definition
1.breathing
2.cardiac arrest
3. Severe bleeding
4. Severe head injury
5.open wounds at the chest or abdomen
6.severe shock |
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Term
| When would you use the recovery position? |
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Definition
To prevent choking (aspirating vomitus) or to promote breathing (preventing a collapsed airway)
Especially if the person is unconscious and on their back |
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Term
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Definition
| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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Term
| What does CAB stand for in CPR |
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Definition
C-compressions
A-airway
B-breathing |
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Term
| When should restraints be used |
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Definition
| Only as a last resort and under a doctors orders |
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