PADI RTO First Aid Student Manual

Rural/remote areas Before the trip, consider giving details of intended route to a responsible person staying behind and tell them when you expect to return. Take adequate clothing, spare water and food, waterproof matches, map and compass. Don’t travel faster than the slowest person in your group. In case of an emergency remember the Cycle of Care (DRSABCDS), seek shelter, stay warm and hydrated, don’t leave an injured person alone; if you’re lost – Stop! Stay where you are, if you are overdue, phone home ASAP and get help – make yourself visible. Tropical environment Before the trip, consider medical risk assessment, investigate destination risks, plan evacuation procedures, arrange immunisations and compile first aid kit. In case of an emergency remember the Cycle of Care (DRSABCDS), seek shelter, protect from sun, rehydrate and get help.

HLTAID005 - PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS

HLTAID005 - PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS

FA REMO – Independent Study Knowledge Review Please complete and return this independent study Knowledge Review (preferably by email) to your Trainer before attending the face-to-face portion of your training program. Notes: Question numbers continue from previous unit of competency: HLTAID003 Provide first aid. Unless otherwise indicated, select only one response that best answers the question. Student Name:  Date: 38. Which of the following statements are true in regards to respiration? Respiration rate is the number of breaths per minute measured at rest Respiration rates may increase with fever, illness or other medical conditions Normal respiration rates for an adult at rest range from 12 to 20 breaths per minute All of the above are correct. 39. Body temperature varies depending on gender, recent activity, food and fluid consumption, time of day, and (in women) the stage of the menstrual cycle. Body temperature of a healthy adult can range from 36.5 to 37.2 degrees Celsius. True False 40. The pulse rate: is the measurement of the number of times the heart beats per minute. can be found on the side of the neck, on the inside of the arm, or at the wrist. in healthy adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. all of the above are correct. 41. Typical hazards in remote areas include injury or illness, separation, change in weather or that a trip takes longer than planned. True False 42. Strategic considerations when preparing supplies to address contingencies in remote areas de- pend on group size, planned duration and likely conditions. True False 43. If evacuation of a casualty is required, you will need to consider the size of the casualty, the num- ber of rescuers, the type of injuries, the terrain to be crossed and the casualty’s safety. True False

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