Call for help or activate the emergency response system
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Check the patient's breathing and pulse rate
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Start chest compressions if the patient has no pulse
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Open airway and provide rescue breaths
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Usage of AED if available
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Continuing CPR and ventilations as necessary
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Check the patient's pulse every 2 minutes
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Reevaluating the patient's condition regularly
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Monitor the patient's breathing
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Communicate with emergency response when they arrive
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Hand over the patient to emergency response team
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Document the incident and actions taken
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Approval: Supervisor review of the incident
Ensure scene safety
Ensure the safety of the scene before providing care. This task is crucial as it ensures the safety of both the responder and the patient. The main aim is to identify any potential hazards or dangers that could harm the responder or delay the emergency response process. This includes checking for any ongoing threats, such as fire or electrical hazards, and removing the patient from immediate danger if possible. Are there any hazards present at the scene that could impact safety?
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Fire
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Electrical hazards
3
Hazardous substances
4
Sharp objects
5
No hazards
Check responsiveness of the patient
Assess the patient's level of responsiveness to determine if they are conscious or unconscious. This is a critical step as it helps identify the patient's level of consciousness, which will guide further actions. How would you assess the patient's responsiveness?
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Verbal stimulus
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Tactile stimulus
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Painful stimulus
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No response
Call for help or activate the emergency response system
Call for help or activate the emergency response system to ensure prompt medical assistance. This task is crucial as it ensures that professional medical help is on the way. What method would you use to call for help?
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Dialing emergency services (911)
2
Using a dedicated emergency button
3
Activating medical alert system
4
Shouting for help
Check the patient's breathing and pulse rate
Assess the patient's breathing and pulse rate to determine if they have signs of life. This step is essential to identify if the patient has a pulse and if they are breathing. It provides vital information for the subsequent actions. How would you check the patient's breathing and pulse rate?
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Checking for chest rise and fall
2
Feeling for a pulse at carotid artery
3
Checking for chest rise and fall and pulse
4
Can't determine
Start chest compressions if the patient has no pulse
Initiate chest compressions if the patient does not have a pulse. Chest compressions are vital in maintaining blood circulation in the absence of a pulse. Performing quality chest compressions is crucial for the patient's chances of survival. Have you initiated chest compressions?
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Yes
2
No
Open airway and provide rescue breaths
Open the patient's airway and provide rescue breaths if necessary. This task is vital as it ensures the patient's airway is clear and allows for the delivery of oxygen through rescue breaths. What method would you use to open the patient's airway?
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Head tilt-chin lift
2
Jaw thrust
3
Don't know/open airway
Usage of AED if available
Utilize an automated external defibrillator (AED) if available. AED usage is crucial in providing timely defibrillation shocks to restore the patient's heart rhythm. The prompt application of AED increases the chances of survival. Is the AED available and have you used it?
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AED available and used
2
AED available but not used
3
AED not available
Continuing CPR and ventilations as necessary
Continue performing chest compressions and providing ventilations as necessary. This task is essential to maintain the patient's blood circulation and oxygenation levels. It helps sustain the patient until professional medical assistance arrives. Are you continuing with CPR and ventilations?
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Yes
2
No
Check the patient's pulse every 2 minutes
Periodically check the patient's pulse every 2 minutes to evaluate the effectiveness of CPR. This step is crucial in monitoring the patient's response to resuscitative efforts and determining if any changes in treatment are necessary. Have you checked the patient's pulse?
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Yes
2
No
Reevaluating the patient's condition regularly
Regularly reassess the patient's condition to determine any changes or improvements. This task is important as it helps track the patient's progress during resuscitation efforts. It guides decisions regarding the continuation, modification, or termination of resuscitative interventions. How often are you reevaluating the patient's condition?
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Every 5 minutes
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Every 10 minutes
3
Every 15 minutes
4
Every 30 minutes
5
Other
Monitor the patient's breathing
Continuously monitor the patient's breathing to identify any changes or signs of improvement. This step is essential in observing the patient's respiratory status and adjusting ventilation efforts accordingly. What method are you using to monitor the patient's breathing?
1
Visual observation of chest rise and fall
2
Carbon dioxide (CO2) waveform capnography
3
Pulse oximetry
4
Both visual observation and CO2 waveform capnography
5
Other
Communicate with emergency response when they arrive
Communicate effectively with the arriving emergency response team to provide necessary information and receive further instructions. This task ensures smooth coordination between the responder and the professional medical team. How would you communicate with the emergency response team?
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Verbal communication
2
Written notes
3
Radio communication
4
Other
Hand over the patient to emergency response team
Safely and effectively hand over the patient to the arriving emergency response team. This step ensures continuity of care and seamless transition of responsibility. How are you handing over the patient to the emergency response team?
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Verbal handover
2
Written handover
3
Combined verbal and written handover
4
Other
Document the incident and actions taken
Document all relevant details about the incident and the actions taken. This task is crucial for legal and analytical purposes, providing necessary information for further analysis and improvement of the resuscitation process. How are you documenting the incident and actions taken?
