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CANADIAN RED CROSS LATEST A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UNVAILED! How do you must be cautious with dry caustic chemicals? The might spread or react if they become wet How do you care for electric Burns? 1. Ensure that the electrical current has been turned off. 2. Keep the person still. 3. Look for a treat 2 Burns. (entry and exit points) What must you monitor closely during electrical burn care? ABCs When can you suspect life-threatening internal bleeding? If the person is in severe pain, ...

CANADIAN RED CROSS LATEST A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UNVAILED! What are the fundamental principles Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, universality What are four common reasons that people don't want to get involved in an emergency 1. The bystander effect 2. Unpleasant injuries/ illnesses 3. Fear of catching a disease 4. Fear of dong something wrong or causing more harm What is your 4 roles as a first aider 1. Recognize the emergency 2. Protect ...

CANADIAN RED CROSS LATEST A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UNVAILED! Proper PPE - Always: Gloves and protective eyewear - Gown: hemorrhaging with spurting blood and childbirth - Mask: Hemorrhaging with spurting blood, childbirth, suctioning, patients with respiratory illnesses. Anatomical directions - Midline: runs down the center of the body - Medial: towards the midline - Lateral: away from the midline - Proximal: closer to the trunk - Distal: away from the trunk - Superior: towards the hea...

CANADIAN RED CROSS LATEST A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UNVAILED! SCENE SURVEY - HEMPA - H Hazards SCENE SURVEY - HEMPA - E Environment SCENE SURVEY - HEMPA - M Mechanism of Injury SCENE SURVEY - HEMPA - P Number of Patients SCENE SURVEY - HEMPA - A Additional Resources PRIMARY SURVEY - LOC (AVPU) DABC - A Alert PRIMARY SURVEY - LOC (AVPU) DABC - V Verbal PRIMARY SURVEY - LOC (AVPU) DABC - P Pain PRIMARY SURVEY - LOC (AVPU) DABC - U Unresponsive PRIMARY SURVEY - LOC (AVPU) DABC - D...

CANADIAN RED CROSS LATEST A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UNVAILED! What kind of poisoning would chlorine gas cause? Inhalation What kind of poisoning would cocaine cause? Inhalation What kind of poisoning would snakes cause? Injection What kind of poisoning would heroin cause? Injection What kind of poisoning would ticks cause? Injection What kind of poisoning would powdering chemicals cause? Absorption What kind of poisoning would spiders cause? Injection What kind of poisoning would p...

CANADIAN RED CROSS LATEST A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UNVAILED! What can a bandage be used for? Preventing germs from reaching a wound If someone has been struck by lighting, which of the following injuries might you suspect? Burns, spinal injuries, entry and exit wounds. If a patient has a burn that is black and charred with white tissue in the middle this is a: Full-thickness burn True or false: when bandaging a patient;s forearm, you should leave the finger of the hand exposed if possible...

CANADIAN RED CROSS LATEST A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UNVAILED! Integumentary system A group of organs and other structures that protect the body, retain fluids, and help prevent infection. Ligament A fibrous band that holds bones together at a joint. Musculoskeletal system A group of tissues and other structures that supports the body, protects internal organs, allows movement, stores minerals, manufactures blood cells, and creates heat. Nervous system A group of organs and other structure...

CANADIAN RED CROSS LATEST A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UNVAILED! Abandonment Ending care of a patient without that patient's consent or without ensuring that someone with equal or greater training will continue that care. Confidentiality Protecting a patient's privacy by not revealing any personal information you learn about the patient except to law enforcement or more advanced medical care personnel. Consent Permission to provide care, given by a patient or qualified representative, to...

CANADIAN RED CROSS LATEST A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UNVAILED! Tourniquets What is a Tourniquet? A tourniquet is a tight band placed around an extremity (e.g., an arm or leg). It constricts the blood vessels to stop life-threatening bleeding in circumstances where applying direct pressure to control the bleeding is impossible or not effective. When to Apply a Tourniquet In general, you should apply a tourniquet if a person has life-threatening external bleeding and you are not able to control...

CANADIAN RED CROSS LATEST A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UNVAILED! Fundamental Principles - 1 Humanity - We serve people, but not systems. Fundamental Principles - 2 Impartiality - We care for the victims and the aggressors alike Fundamental Principles - 3 Neutrality - We take initiatives, but never take sides. Fundamental Principles - 4 Independence - We bow to needs, but not rulers. Fundamental Principles - 5 Voluntary Service - We work around the clock, but never for personal gain. Funda...