Title: Identify first aid procedures for a burn.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053) > Section: Responding to Emergencies

Identification should include the guidelines from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, in accordance with agency policy.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where can a home health aide access the guidelines from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross?
- What is the first step in administering first aid for a burn?
- What safety precautions should be observed for both a client and a home health aide?
- What steps should a home health aide take if a client’s clothing is on fire?
- What skin manifestations should a home health aide report to a supervisor following a burn injury?