"SLC21/WK1: Empowering Life-Saving Skills: A Guide to First Response and Basic First Aid"

ninapenda (74) in firstaid-s21w1 • 5 days ago

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It is an honor for me to initiate this class with the support of my instructors. We have, in various capacities, engaged with first aid treatment, and I am confident that this class will enhance my understanding of the subject. I will present my thoughts in the homework assignment provided below.

Question 1

_{Share your any experience of your life, in which you faced the emergency that could be handled by your own only if you know the basic first response skills. (2 marks)}

I have never experienced a burn or fire before, so I was really confused the day it happened to me.

A few years ago, I made a tasty meal and left it to cool. While I was washing the dishes, I suddenly heard a loud shout. I rushed in to see what was wrong and found my brother in the pot of food I had cooked.

I panicked and didn’t know what to do. I pulled him out and took him to the kitchen, pouring water on him to cool the burn. I was very confused, so I quickly took off his clothes and went to a neighbor for help. She suggested using an old cloth to make ashes and apply them to the burn to prevent blisters. But after trying that, nothing changed. I was still in shock, so I called my family doctor to explain what happened, and he told me to take my brother to the hospital.

At the hospital, I learned what should have been done right away to prevent the situation from getting worse. If I had known the basics, it wouldn’t have been so serious.

Question 2

_{Imagine you are walking back home, when you witness a road traffic accident between a car and a motorcycle, and the motorcyclist is lying on the road, not moving. There’s some bleeding from his leg, and he appears to be unconscious. You being the first responder, how will you manage this scenario? (1.5 marks)}

I will provide Basic Emergency Care (First Aid). Since the world's standardized First Response Protocol is DRABC which stands for; Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation).

D- anger
R- esponse
A- irway
B- breathing
C- irculation

I would use this response protocol to manage the scenario.

The first thing to do is to look out for danger. Even though as the first responder, my safety is important, we can't have two casualties at a go. I should look out for hazardous objects, speeding cars, or any other thing that could be a danger to me. I have to put my own safety first.

The next step is to be sure the victim is responsive. Now, I can move closely to the victim to tap his face or shoulder or better still ask question like; "can you hear me?" If he responds, then I have to assure him that he's safe and needs to hang in there. At this point I have to ask someone to call the emergency help line or I call it myself and be able to explain the state of the emergency help he them know what equipments to come with. As a first responder, I should know the emergency help line of my country. But if no response, then I have to move to the next step.

It's time to look out for airway. I have to check for any visible obstruction in the throat or mouth that might be blocking the airway. Sometimes blood cluster could cause blockage. I need to maintain an intact clear airway until professional help arrives.

The next step is breathing. I have to check if his heart beats and if his chest still rise and fall. I need to be sure he is breathing normally and as well maintain an open airway but if he's not breathing well, I have to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), this would help him.

The next thing I need to do is circulation. I have to check every part of the body to be sure he has no severe bleeding but since this victim is already bleeding from his leg region, then I will have to apply firm pressure on the bleeding area with a clean cloth.

Upon this, I have to wait for the arrival of the emergency service unit to provide them a brief information about what happened and the necessary care I provided.

Lastly, I have to reassure the bystanders that everything would be alright as rush can lead to mismanagement.

Question 3

_{Draw or Create an engaging illustration/flowchart of DRABC protocol (Try to be creative and don't forget to add your username on the illustration) (2.5 marks)}

Question 4

_{Write down the numbers of emergency services of your country/area on a paper (Minimum 5, maximum 10) (1.5 marks)}

Question 5

_{Complete the quiz based on this week's lesson to test your understanding. Access the quiz through this Link (2.5 marks)}

I have answered the quiz through the link provided!

Thank you so much Teachers, it was an interesting class with you!

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abdu.navi03 (71) · 4 days ago

Student Name: @ninapenda

Time of checking: Within 24 hours of the homework

Overall Grade: [7.7/10]

Plagiarism Check: Pass
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Question	What the Student Did Well	Areas for Improvement	Grading
Question 1	Shared a personal experience in an emergency situation and demonstrated an understanding of the need for first aid skills.	You could include more specific actions in this situation, such as what to do while waiting for medical help. Also, remember to describe the incident in a stepwise approach, such as how this all happened, if you cooked the food in the pot, left it to cool in the kitchen or somewhere else? Also, how did he fall into the pot, and where was he burnt? Specify the site of the burn, the area, and amount. How old was your brother that he couldn’t get out of the pot himself? You could have explained the scene in much more detail.	[Grade: 1.5]
Question 2	Explained the DRABC protocol in a clear, step-by-step manner, which makes it easy for anyone to follow.	While you followed the DRABC protocol, you could emphasize each part in a bit more detail, like what you mean by danger. You gave the example of a speeding car, but that follows mainly in a road traffic accident. You could have provided other examples of what danger actually means, like in your case, it could be sharp objects such as broken glass, fire, or fuel. Also, emphasize the importance of asking a bystander to call emergency services and not to call them yourself. Blood clots are very unlikely to obstruct the airway in an accident; rather, it’s usually a biscuit or some other edible item, like chewing gum, that the person was eating at the time of the accident. Additionally, you didn’t mention anything about lifting or tilting the chin upward, which is essential to open the airway.	[Grade: 1.0]
Question 3	Created an engaging illustration of the DRABC protocol, which was extensive and followed the assignment’s requirements. Also added a brief explanation at each step.	Try using more visuals or colors to make the diagram engaging and stand out. However, try to use the Yes/No signs accordingly, as understanding this was difficult. The flow should go with “Yes,” while when we say “No,” it usually deviates from the main flow of the flowchart. Try to be neat and clean. Also, one more point, we can’t see the heartbeat going up and down in the breathing part; rather, it’s the chest that goes up and down. We listen to the heartbeat with a stethoscope placed on the chest wall, but it’s not done in an emergency; instead, pulses are felt on the wrist, so be clearer for next time.	[Grade: 2.0]
Question 4	Provided emergency contact numbers for Nigeria, meeting the requirements.	Including additional resources (e.g., poison control, roadside assistance, national suicide prevention, child/helpline for women) would increase the relevance of this list. The list would be more complete with these additions.	[Grade: 1.0]
Question 5	Completed the quiz promptly, demonstrating good understanding.	Although you have to read some questions clearly, especially those with “NOT” in them, to better understand what I am asking. 9/10 questions were correct.	[Grade: 2.2]

Feedback: Great job overall! You demonstrated a good understanding of the first aid principles and DRABC protocol. With some additional detail and clarity, you can enhance the precision of your responses. Keep up the good work!

Thank you.

Regards,
@abdu.navi03

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ninapenda (74) · 5 days ago

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max-pro (75) · yesterday

Your post can positively impact many lives. Thank you for helping us learn these valuable skills. Good luck for the contest.

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