Asynchronous Activity: "Wake me up, before you go go"Read the following scenarios and list the steps on how will you assess the situation. Describe the first aid actions you will take.1. You are walking home with a friend when they trip and fall, holding their arm in pain. What do you do?2. During a school event, a classmate falls and hits their head, lying still and unresponsive. What do you do?Reflection:Reflect on how you assessed the given scenarios and think one thing you could improve for next time.
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Answer:Scenario 1: Friend trips and falls, holding their arm in pain Assessment steps: Ensure safety: Check the surrounding area for any potential hazards like traffic or sharp objects that could cause further harm. Introduce myself: Let my friend know I'm there to help and ask if they are okay. Check for other injuries: Quickly scan their body for any signs of bleeding, cuts, or other visible wounds. Assess the arm: Gently ask about the pain - where it is, how severe it is on a scale of 1 - 10, and if they can move the arm. Look for swelling, deformity, or bruising. First aid actions: Rest: Encourage my friend to sit down and rest the injured arm. Ice: If possible, find an ice pack or use a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a cloth and apply it to the injured area for 15 - 20 minutes to reduce swelling and pain. Compression: Use a bandage or a piece of cloth to gently wrap the injured arm to provide some support and reduce swelling. Elevation: Elevate the injured arm above the level of the heart, if comfortable, to help reduce swelling. Seek medical help: If the pain is severe, there is a visible deformity, or my friend can't move the arm, call for medical assistance or take them to the nearest hospital. Scenario 2: Classmate falls, hits head, lying still and unresponsive Assessment steps: Ensure safety: Make sure the area around the classmate is safe. Move any objects that could cause additional harm. Check for responsiveness: Gently tap the classmate on the shoulder and shout, "Are you okay?" to see if they respond. Check breathing: Look, listen, and feel for breathing. Place your ear near their mouth and nose to listen for breath sounds and watch their chest for rise and fall. Check for a pulse: Feel for a pulse on the side of their neck. First aid actions: Call for help: Immediately call the emergency services (e.g., 911) or ask someone nearby to do so. Open the airway: If the classmate is not breathing, gently tilt their head back and lift their chin to open the airway. Begin CPR: If there is no breathing and no pulse, start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately. Follow the correct procedure of chest compressions and rescue breaths. Monitor the condition: Stay with the classmate and continue to monitor their breathing and pulse until medical help arrives. Reflection One thing I could improve for next time is to be more familiar with the specific locations of emergency equipment such as first aid kits and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in different settings. This knowledge would allow me to access necessary supplies more quickly and effectively assist in an emergency situation.
