Q&A for SIA Practical exam

Q1. Identify the risk factor of the use of physical intervention

PTSD, Minor Injuries, serious injuries, Death.

Impact factor such as age,size, weight sex.

Recent ingestion of food.

Pre-existing medical conditions.

Alcohol and drugs.

Mental health

Q2A. Signs and symptoms associated with Acute behavioural Disturbance (ABD)

Hot to touch

Excessive strength

Vomiting

No fatigue

Rapid heart rate

Insensitive to pain

Confusion

Q2B Sign and symptoms associated with Psychosis.

Hallucinations

Paranoia

Extreme fear from delusional beliefs

THESE BOTH ARE MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

Q3. State specific risk associated with positional asphysia.

Brain damage

Organ failure

Death

PTSD/ Trauma

Due to a person being held in any position which restricts their ability breath!

Q4: State the Specific Risks associated with Prolonged physical intervention

Other people getting involved

Physical trauma

Fatigue/Tiredness which can lead to errors in judgment

Heightened risk of injury or death to all parties involved

Q5: Identify how to deal with physical intervention on the ground

Avoid going to the ground where possible.

Get up ASAP (Work as a team)

Appoint a team leader to observe overall safety.

Constant communication with both colleagues and customer.

Q6: State how to Manage and Monitor a person's safety during physical intervention.

Try to De-escalate.

Work as a team.

Constant communication with both the customer and your colleagues.

Look out for RED FLAGS (blue lips, blue fingertips, vomiting, they become unresponsive).

THESE ARE MEDICAL EMERGENCIES!.

Immediately release customer.

Provide first aid, perform CPR if required, call for a defibrillator, and call 999.