Term
| How many pressure points, which can be used to control bleeding with fingers, thumbs or hands are there on the human body? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the Object of first aid? |
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Definition
1. To stop bleeding
2. Overcome shock
3. Relieve Pain
4. Prevent infection |
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Term
| When would you not remove a casualties clothing to expose a wound? |
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Definition
| If in a chemical environment or if the clothing is stuck to the wound |
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Term
| How high should an injured limb be elevated above the heart to control bleeding? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the lifesaving steps? |
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Definition
1. Open airway and restore breathing
2. Stop bleeding/protect wound
3. Prevent Shock |
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Term
| Should a casualty be given water to drink? |
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Definition
| Should not give casualty anything to eat or drink |
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Term
| What should you do to indicate that a casualty has received a tourniquet? |
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Definition
| Mark forehead with a T and if possible, not the time of application |
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Term
| Name 3 categories of heat injuries |
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Definition
Heat Cramps
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke |
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Term
| What are the signs and symptoms of heat cramps? |
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Definition
1. Cramping in the extremities(arms and legs)
2. Abdominal Cramps (stomach)
3. Excessive Sweating |
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Term
| What is the treatment for heat cramps? |
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Definition
1. Move to a cool area, improvise shade if necessary.
2. Loosen clothing(if not in a chem environ)
3.Force hydrate at minimum 1 canteen.
4. Seek Medical assistance if cramps continue. |
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Term
| What are the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion? |
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Definition
1. Excessive sweating with pale, moist, cool skin
2. Headache
3. Weakness
4. Dizziness
5. Loss of Appetite
6. Cramping
7. Nausea
8. Urge to defecate
9. Chills(goosebumps) |
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Term
| What would treatment be for heat exhaustion? |
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Definition
1. Move casualty to cool area
2. Loosen or remove his clothing and boots(unless in chemical environment)
3. Slowly drink at minimum 1 canteen
4. Elevate legs
5. Should not participate in physical activity for remainder of day.
6. Monitor casualty until symptoms are gone. |
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Term
| What are signs and symptoms of heat stroke? |
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Definition
1. Skin is red, hot and dry
2. Weakness
3. Dizziness
4. Confusion
5. Headaches
6. Seizures
7. Nausea
8. Stomach Pains or cramps
9. Respiration and pulse may be rapid and weak.
10. Unconcious |
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Term
| What would be the treatment for heat stroke? |
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Definition
1. Move to cool shady area.
2. Loosen Clothing(Unless in chem environ.)
3. Spray water on him, fanning to permit the coolant effect.
4. Massage extremities and skin
5. Elevate Legs
6. Slowly drink at minimum 1 canteen
7. Seek medical assistance immediately |
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Term
| If casualty were suspected of having a neck/spinal injury or severe head trauma which method would you use for opening an airway? |
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Definition
| The jaw thrust technique, because in most cases it can be done without extending the neck |
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Term
| What are 2 basic types of fractures? |
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Definition
Open(compound)
Closed(simple) |
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Term
| What are 2 basic type of fractures? |
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Definition
Open(compound)
Closed(simple) |
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Term
| What are some signs of an open fracture? |
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Definition
1. Bleeding
2. Bones sticking through skin
3. Check for pulse |
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Term
| What are some signs of a closed fracture? |
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Definition
1. Swelling
2. Discooration
3. Deformity
4. Unusual body position
5. Check for pulse |
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Term
| With an open fracture, what should you do first? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the basic proven principle in splinting fractures? |
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Definition
| "Splint them where they lie" |
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Term
| What are the three types of bleeding? |
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Definition
1. Arterial- Blood is bright red and will spurt with each heart beat
2. Venous - Blood is dark red and flows in a steady
3. Capillary - Blood oozes from the wound |
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Term
| How do you stop bleeding? |
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Definition
1. Apply field dressing
2. Manual pressure
3. Elevate the limb
4. Apply pressure dressing
5. Digital Pressure
6. Apply a tourniquet |
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Term
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Definition
| Cariopulmonary resuscitation, it is used to restore a heartbeat |
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Term
| When cann measures taken to restore breathing in an individual be discontinued? |
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Definition
When a doctor tells you to stop
When others relieve you
When you cannot physically continue
When the casualty starts to breath on his own |
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Term
| Name two types of rescue breathing |
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Definition
1. Mouth to Mouth
2. Mouth to nose |
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Term
| How long is direct manual pressure applied to control bleeding? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the 8 steps in evaluating a casualty? |
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Definition
Check for:
1. Responsiveness
2. Breathing
3. Pulse
4. Bleeding
5. Shock
6. Fractures
7. Burns
8. Possible concussions (head injuries) |
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Term
| When should an airtight dressing be applied to a sucking chest wound? |
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Definition
| As the individual breathes out |
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Term
| How should you position a casualty with an open abdominal wound? |
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Definition
| On his back with his knees up to relieve abdominal pressure |
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Term
| What do you do with exposed abdominal organs? |
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Definition
| wrap them in dry clean material and place on top of the abdomen(never put them back in) |
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Term
| In reference to carrying a casualty, what are the two-man methods? |
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Definition
Two Man support carry
Two Man arms carry
Two man fore and aft carry
four hand seat carry
Two hand seat carry |
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Term
| In reference to carrying a casualty, what are the one-man methods? |
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Definition
Firemans carry
Supporting carry
arms Carry
Saddleback Carry
Pack-Strap Carry
Pistol Belt Carry
Pistol Belt Drag
Neck Drag
LBE Carry Using Bearers LBE
LBE Cary Using Casualtys LBE
Cradle Drop Drag |
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Term
| Should you put any medication or cream on a burn? |
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Definition
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Term
| Name the four types of burns |
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Definition
1. Thermal
2. Electrical
3. Chemical
4. Laser |
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Term
| What is the primary objective in the treatment of burns? |
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Definition
| Lessen or prevent shock and infection |
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Term
| What are the three categories used in medical evacuation? |
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Definition
1. Urgent - within 2 hours
2. Priority - Within 4 hours
3. Routine- within 24 hours |
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Term
| What is the first aid procedure for a white phosphorous casualty? |
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Definition
| Smother the flame by submerging the affected area in water or pack with mud. Then remove the particles by brushing or picking them out |
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Term
| What is the first step in the first aid of a burn victim. |
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Definition
| Remove the casualty from the source of the burn |
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Term
| What are the 2 prescribed methods for opening an airway? |
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Definition
1. The jaw thrust
2. head tilt/chin lift methods. |
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