PADI RTO First Aid Student Manual

HLTAID006 - PROVIDE ADVANCED FIRST AID

HLTAID006 - PROVIDE ADVANCED FIRST AID

AFA – 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. When dealing with the elderly it is not important for you to verify if the person may be taking any medication. True False 39. When dealing with an infirm casulaty it is important you know / find out: (Select all that apply) any current medication and the dosage if the medication has been prescribed to that person any side effects of the medication 40. When dealing with children it is important you keep yourself beyond reproach. True False 41. A casualty who is suspected of drowning may be revived. True False 42. When treating a casualty who is suspected of a drug overdose you should: Encourage them to go to the bathroom & vomit Encourage them to go to bed and sleep Read the label for poisoning instructions and monitor the patient until EMS arrives Do nothing 43. Signs that a childbirth may be imminent include: (Select all that apply) Contractions less than 2 minutes apart Bulging vaginal opening Baby’s head is visible None of the above 44. During emergency childbirth you may: (Select all that apply) Support the mother while she pushes out the baby as it descends Support the head and shoulders as the baby appear—this will happen naturally and quickly. Gently lift the baby and place on the mother’s stomach.

Substance misuse, incl. common drugs and alcohol, incl. illicit drugs How do you manage drug and alcohol overdose? An overdose occurs when a toxic (poisonous) amount of a drug or medicine is taken. Substances that can cause harm when too much is taken include alcohol, prescription and over-the-counter medications, illegal drugs and some herbal remedies. An overdose is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention. Always call triple zero (000) if a drug overdose is known or suspected. A wide range of signs and symptoms can occur when a person overdoses, and everyone responds differently. Signs and symptoms depend on a variety of factors including which drug is taken, the amount taken and the person’s state of health at the time. General symptoms of a drug overdose may include: • nausea • vomiting • abdominal cramps • diarrhoea • dizziness • loss of balance • seizures (fitting) • drowsiness • confusion • breathing difficulties/not breathing • internal bleeding • hallucination • visual disturbances • snoring deeply • turning blue If you think someone has taken an overdose stay calm and call an ambulance on triple zero (000). If the person is unconscious but breathing, place them on their side in the recovery position and continue Cycle of Care until EMS arrives. Do not try to make the person vomit and do not give them anything to eat or drink. If an overdose of prescriptive medication has occurred, bring the pill containers to hospital and call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 for advice.

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