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What are the three objectives of first aid?
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prevent further injury, infection, and loss of life.
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four methods of controlling bleeding.
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direct pressure, elevation, pressure points, tourniquet as a last resort.
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list three pressure points
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temple, jaw, neck, collar bone, inner arm pit, inner elbow, wrist, upper thigh, groin, knee, ankle.
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symptoms of first degree burns
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produces redness, warmth, and mild pain.
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symptoms of second degree burns
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causes red, blistered skin and severe pain.
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symptoms of third degree burns.
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destroys tissue, skin and bone in severe cases, however severe pain may be absent due to nerve endings being destroyed
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symptoms of heat exhaustion
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the skin is cool, moist, and clammy. pupils are dilated, and the victim is sweating profusely
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symptoms of heat stroke.
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hot and/or dry skin, uneven pupil dilation, weak, rapid pulse.
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what is hypothermia?
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a general cooling of the whole body caused by exposure to low or rapidly falling temperature, cold moisture, snow or ice.
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symptoms of hypothermia
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the victim may appear pale unconscious, and may even appear dead. breathing is slow and shallow , pulse faint or even undetectable. arms and legs may feel stiff.
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what is superficial frostbite?
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when ice crystals are forming in the upper skin layers after exposure to temperatures 32 degrees or lower
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what is deep frostbite?
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develops when ice crystals are forming in the deeper tissues after exposure to a temperature of 32 degrees or lower.
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septic shock
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bacteria multiplying in the blood and releasing toxins
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anaphylactic shock
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allergic reaction
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cardiogenic shock
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occurs when the heart is damaged and unable to supply sufficient blood to the body. this can be the end result of a heart attack or congestive heart failure.
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hypovolemic shock
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caused by severe blood or fluid loss, such as from a traumatic bodily injury
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neurogenic shock
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caused by a spinal cord injury.
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what does CPR stand for
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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C/A/B
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circulation/airway/ breathing
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what are the steps to the survival chain
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recognition /activation of CPR, chest compression, AED/ defibrillator, rapid defibrillation, ambulance, integrated post cardiac arrest care.
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what is ORM?
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ORM is a systematic, decision making process used to identify and manage hazards that endanger naval resources.
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what is the ORM process?
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identify hazards, assess hazards, make risk decisions, implement controls, supervise.
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define a class A mishap
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the resolting total cost of reportable material property damage is 2,000,000 or more; or an injury or occupational illness results in a fatality or permanent total disability.
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define a class B mishap
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the resulting total cost of reportable material or property damage is 500,000 or more but less than 2,000,000; or an injury or occupational illness results in permanent partial disability; or three or more personnel are inpatient hospitalized
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define class C mishap
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the resulting total cost or reportable material or property damage is 50,000 or more but less than 500,000 a non- fatal injury that causes any loss of time beyond the day or shift on which it occurred
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define chemical warfare
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employment of chemical agents that are intended for use in military operations to kill, seriously injure, or incapacitate personnel due to their physiological effect
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types of chemical agents are:
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nerve agents(liquids), blister agents(liquid or solid) blood agents (gaseous) choking agents (gaseous or liquid)
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what is the M9 chemical agent detector paper?
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it detects the presence or liquid agents by turning a red or reddish color, it does not detect chemical agent vapors.
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define biological warfare
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the use of agents to cause disease, sickness, or death to reduce the effectiveness of opposing combatant forces
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what pathogens could be used as biological agents
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the pathogens that could be used as biological agents include: bacteria, rickettsia, viruses fungi, protozoa and prions
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what is the ipe for chemical/biological agents
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protective mask mcu-2p with components, advanced chemical protective garment, chemical protective gloves and liners, chemical protective overboots and laces, skin decontamination kit.
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define radiological warfare
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radiological warfare is the deliberate use of radiological weapons to produce widespread injury or death or all life
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what is a high altitude air burst?
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occurs at altitude in excess of 100,000 feet, with ionosphere disruption and EMP
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what is a surface burst?
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has the worst fall out due to the fireball touching the surface which results in massive radiological fallout
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what is a shallow underwater burst?
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it has a small fireball and blast wave however, it causes large waves and water contamination.
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what is a deep water burst?
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similar to the shallow underwater burst but with less visual effect and yields greater contaminated water
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two types of shipboard shielding stations
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ready-shelter and deep-shelter
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mopp level 0
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issue ipe, accessible within five minutes
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mopp level 1
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afloat: jslist, mask, gloves readily accessible
ashore:don protective equipment, m9 tape |
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mopp level 2
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afloat: mask carried, decon supplies stage
ashore: additional to level 1 is don protective over boots |