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14 Cards in this Set
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State the three objectives of first aid.
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Save lives, prevent further injury, and prevent infection.
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State the three methods of controlling bleeding.
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Direct pressure, elevation, and pressure point. (TOURNIQUET AS LAST RESORT)
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Identify an example of a pressure point.
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Anywhere the body can bend. Total of 22.
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Describe the symptoms and treatment for shock.
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Symptoms - pale skin, weak pulse. Treatments - lay down flat, elevate feet 6 to 12 inches.
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Describe the three classifications of burns.
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1st, 2nd, and 3rd. 1st is most painful.
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State the symptoms and treatment for heat exhaustion.
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Symptoms - cool, wet skin, dialated pupils. Treatment - place wet cloth on head.
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State the symptoms and treatment for heat stroke.
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Symptoms - hot, dry skin. weak, rapid pulse. Treatment - put body in cold water.
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Difference between open and closed fracture.
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Open - bone sticks out. (compound). Closed - bone doesnt stick out. (simple).
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Describe personnel rescue as related to electric shock.
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Dont touch victim, use something non conductive to secure source.
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Describe treatment as related to electric shock.
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Administer artificial ventilation immediately.
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Describe the methods for clearing an obstructed airway.
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Ask permission first. Administer heimlich maneuver. If bigger, slump over a chair.
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Describe the effects of hypothermia.
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General freezing of the entire body.
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Describe the effects of superficial frostbite.
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Ice crystals forming in upper skin layer.
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Describe the effects of deep frostbite.
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crystals forming in the deeper ttissue.
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