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Give an example of how culture may affect the way a first aider deals with a patient?
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∙ 13y ago
The cultural beliefs of the patient and first aider may affect how first aid treatment is provided. In first aid, it is paramount that first aiders respect their patient's cultural and religious beliefs.
For example, In the Maori culture, the head is a sacred part of the body. They consider it to be a gateway between the spiritual world and earth. Therefore no one should touch their head.
If a person of this culture received a laceration (cut) to his head, and a bandage is required, you may need to ask him permission if you are allowed put on the bandage. If he declines, you should instruct him on how to do it and ask to put it on himself.'
Do not forcefully apply the bandage as you may be liable for any future prosecutions relating to the incident. Instead, keep encouraging him to put it on. If he still says no, there is little you can do. Update the emergency service on your situation as they may be able to provide a Doctor Who is familiar with that culture.
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Risk Factors in Manual Handling Injury?
Wearing latex gloves protects the First Aider from the patient and protects the patient from the first aider. Gloves are worn to protect against H.I.V.; AIDS; and Hepatitis.
How the first aider should talke to the patient and how much informations sould he give about the injuries?
The first aider should talk lots to the patient, to reasure the patient and to keep the patient from losing consciousness. Part of the taklking should be questions to get medical history - allergies etc, and recent meals to tell the ambulance crew. Also the first aider should try tactfully to find out how the accident happened so as to be able to write a report in the Accident Book etc.
Why does a first aider have to take off jewelry?
To prevent infection to the patient and also to prevent any germs getting onto your jewellery.
What information should a first aider gain about a patient?
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What does aider mean in french?
Aider Means 'Help'
What is an aider?
An aider is a person who assists someone else.
How explain the aider mean?
In french aider means to help.
Who has the authority to restrain a first aid victim?
As first aid attendants, we DO NOT have the authority to restrain a patient. Psychiatric Nurses have the authority to commit someone, however as a first aider if the patient is uncooperative you must call security or the police.
What are the responsibilities of a paediatric first aider?
- Indentified the responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
What does vous aider mean in English?
vous aider means 'to help you' in English.
Can an appointed person be an emergency first aider?
Yes, anyone can learn to be a first aider
What happens if you dont wear gloves for a first aider patient?
Hopefully nothing, However there is always a risk of picking up a disease from the person that is being handled or vice versa.
