Assessment AFA-1
Checking an unconscious victim
Assessed in PE-0032 STCW Medical Care Provider
Condition
Given a rescue breathing manikin
Performance Requirements
| Behavior | Standard |
|---|---|
| The student will: | During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum: |
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Check consciousness by tapping a victim on the shoulder and shouting "Are you OK?" |
Actions are correct, in the proper sequence, and represent good first-aid practice Risk of harm to self and others is minimized |
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Call or have someone call 911 or the workplace emergency number. |
Actions are correct, in the proper sequence, and represent good first-aid practice Risk of harm to self and others is minimized |
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Check the victim's airway and breathing by looking, listening, and feeling for signs of breathing for about 10 seconds. |
Actions are correct, in the proper sequence, and represent good first-aid practice Risk of harm to self and others is minimized |
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If the victim is unconscious, but is breathing and shows signs of circulation, place him or her in the recovery position. |
Actions are correct, in the proper sequence, and represent good first-aid practice When rolling, victim's head and neck are supported and twisting movements are minimized. Risk of harm to self and others is minimized |
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Roll a victim who is face down and not breathing to a face-up position. |
Actions are correct, in the proper sequence, and represent good first-aid practice When rolling, victim's head and neck are supported and twisting movements are minimized. Risk of harm to self and others is minimized |
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Tilt the victim's head back and lift the chin to open the airway. Look, listen, and feel for breathing for about 10 seconds. |
Actions are correct, in the proper sequence, and represent good first-aid practice When rolling, victim's head and neck are supported and twisting movements are minimized. Risk of harm to self and others is minimized |
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If the victim is not breathing, give 2 rescue breaths, each slow breath lasting about 1 seconds, until the victim's chest clearly rises and falls between breaths. Take a breath before giving each breath. |
Actions are correct, in the proper sequence, and represent good first-aid practice When rolling, victim's head and neck are supported and twisting movements are minimized. Risk of harm to self and others is minimized |
Supports Table A-VI/4-1 medical first aid
| Competence | Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency | Task |
|---|---|---|
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Apply immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board |
X1.04 Examination of casualty or patient |
Checking an unconscious victim |