SPW103 Safety and Protection in the Workplace Part A

SPW103 Safety and
Protection in the Workplace
part A

Answers
Q:2 Describe CPR?
It is an emergency process which associated chest compression with artificial ventilation to
preserve brain functioning till then another measures or subsidiary are not taken to restore natural
blood circulation and breathing in individuals or a person who is in cardiac arrest. There are
three type of CPR techniques i.e. high-frequency chest compression, open-chest CPR and
interposed abdominal compression which are used as per patient cardiac condition.
Q5 Respiratory precautions correct;
Contact Precautions- Hand washing and gloves correct, gown is correct. Mask is incorrect.
 Healthcare workers must put on respirator because it covers the nose, mouth and whole
facepieces which covers the face from above hairline to below chin. While loose-fitting
i.e. helmets covers head properly. Respirator keeps health workers away from inefficient
oxygen and protects them from other health hazardous which may occur from cancer,
lung impairment and other disease or death.
 The healthcare worker must wear respirator before visiting to patient at the workplace.
How else to protect against contact by splash?
Respirator
Standard precautions - Handwashing and gloves correct. Mask is incorrect - One more
item needed- how to protect yourself against splash ( see your answer toQ3)
Face shield is the best option to keep protect against contact of splash because it develops
protectives barriers over the entire face and eye as well. Face shield keep protect nose and mouth
which can be transmitted from blood borne pathogens.

Q8 -Incorrect child ratio
Child - 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths
CPR ratio for child is 30:2 is used for I rescuer while for 2 rescuers infant and child keeps airway
open and ventilation at 15:2 ratio.
Q12 incorrect - Revise St John recommendation. ALso,
There are five ways to relive from chocking by following first aid protocols such as:
 If the patient is chocking then I will influence him/her to cough and remove any type of
obstruction from their mouth.
 When patient unable to cough itself then I will give five sharp back blows then I will help
him to lean forward slightly and supports his/her body with one hand then I will stand
behind him or her.
 With the heel of my other hand gives them five sharp back blows among their shoulder
blades. In each back blow I will seel if there is anything obstruct in their mouth.
 In fourth step when back blow is failed to clear abstraction from mouth then I will give
five abdominal thrusts such as I will stand behind him/her and put my hands around
his/her waisted. Then the I will make a fist between his/her belly button and below their
chest. Then With other hand I will grasp my fist and pull quickly inwards and upwards up
by five times and I will check his/her mouth in each time.
 When blockage is not cleared after applying all first aid protocols then I will call on
999/112 for emergency support directly. Then again, I will repeat constantly five back