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50 Cards in this Set
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State the objectives of first aid
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Save life
Prevent further injury Prevent infection |
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State the methods of controlling bleeding
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Direct pressure
Elevation Pressure point Last resort: Tourniquet |
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Identify an example of a pressure point
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Facial - jaw
Superficial temporal - temple Subclavian - collar bone Common Carotid - neck Brachial - inner upper arm Brachial - inner elbow Radial/Ulnar - wrist Femoral - upper thigh Iliac - groin Popliteal - knee Anterior/Posterior tibial - ankle |
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Describe the symptoms and treatment for shock
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Shock is a disruption of the circulatory system.
Symptoms include, vacant lackluster eyes, shallow irregular breathing, cold pale skin, nausea, and weak or absent pulse. Treatment is to lay the victim down, feet elevated 6-12 inches, keep the victim warm, and reassure/calm the victim if concious. |
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Describe the classifications of burns
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First - mildest, produces redness, increased warmth, tenderness and pain
Second - red and blistered skin, severe pain Third - destroyed tissue and bone, pain may be absent due to nerve endings being damaged. |
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State the symptoms and treatment for heat exhaustion
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Heat exhaustion is a serious disturbance of bloodflow to the brain, heart, and lungs. Symptoms include cool, moist, clammy skin, pupils dialated, and normal or sub-normal body temperature. Victim is usually sweating profusely. Treatment includes moving the victim to a cool or air-conditioned area, loosen clothing, apply cool wet cloths to the groin head and ankles, fanning the victim. Do not allow the victim to become chilled. If conscious, give a solution of one teaspoon salt in a liter of water. Transport the victim to a medical facility
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State the symptoms and treatment for heat stroke.
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Heat stroke is a break down of the bodies sweating mechanism. Symptoms include hot/dry skin, uneven pupil dialation, and weak rapid pulse. Treatment is to reduce the victims temperature by any means nessicary. Cold water bath, cold towels applied to the body and move the victim to the coolest possible place. Maintain an open airway by laying the victim on his/her back with shoulders raised slightly, place cold packs on the victims shoulders and neck.
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State the difference between an open and closed fracture
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Open - bone is protruding through the skin.
Closed - fracture is entirely internal. |
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State the following as applied to electric shock.
Personnel rescue |
Do not touch the victims body, wire or any object that may be conducting electricity. Try to secure the power to the source, if not available seperate the victim from the source using any non conductive object.
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State the following as applied to electric shock.
Treatment |
Administer CPR if the victims heart has stopped, start artificial ventilation if not breathing. Get the victim to a medical facility immediatly.
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Describe the methods for clearing an obstructed airway.
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Heimlich manuver - stand behind the victim, graps wrist and place thumb to the victims abdomen and give 4 quick upward thrusts, repeat as nessicary.
Reclining abdominal thrusts - Position yourself for the thrust by either straddling the victim at the hips, straddling one leg, or kneeling at the hips. Place your hands one on top of the other in the area between the lower end of the sternum and the navel, and give 4 quick upward thrusts into the abdomen, repeat as nessicary |
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Describe the effects of the following cold weather injuries.
Hypothermia |
Hypothermia is a general cooling of the bodies core temperature. Victims appear pale and unconscious, and may be taken for dead. Treatment is to bring the bodies temperature back to normal.
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Describe the effects of the following cold weather injuries.
Superficial frostbite |
Ice crystals forming in the upper layers of skin
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Describe the effects of the following cold weather injuries.
Deep Frostbite |
Ice crystals forming in the deeper layers of tissue. Do not rub the affected area
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Define the purpose of the Naval Aviation Safety Program
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To enhance operational readiness by preserving naval material and human resources
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State the safety responsibilities of the following personnel
Commanding Officer |
CO requires that all persons are are instructed and drilled in all safety precautions and procedures.
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State the safety responsibilities of the following personnel.
Aviation Safety Officer |
ASO is the principle advisor to the CO on all aviation safety matters.
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State the safety responsibilities of the following personnel.
Ground Safety Officer |
GSO is the principle advisor to the CO on all ground safety matters.
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State the safety responsibilities of the following personnel.
Department Head |
Coordinates the departments safety program.
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State the safety responsibilities of the following personnel.
Division Officer |
Ensure personnel comply with all safety instructions.
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State the safety responsibilities of the following personnel.
Safety Petty Officer |
Ensures all personnel are instructed and drilled in all safety matters.
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State the safety responsibilities of the following personnel.
All Hands |
All personnel will familiarize themselves with safety regulations and instructions applicable to themselfs and assigned duties
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State the purpose of the Safety Council/Enlisted Safety Committee
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Safety council sets goals, manages assets and review safety related reccomendations.
Enlisted Safety Council discusses safety issues and provide reccomendations for improved safety procedures. |
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Discuss how the following contribute to aviation mishaps.
Human Error |
Human error is part of nearly every mishap. Factors include physical and mental factors, ergonomics, and physical strength.
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Discuss how the following contribute to aviation mishaps.
Maintenance and Support factors |
Include improper maintenance, improper priority assignments, lack of QA. Mishaps can result from improperly maintained equipment.
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Discuss how the following contribute to aviation mishaps.
Administrative and Supervisory factors |
Factors include failure to require proper personal qualification standards, lack of supervision, or lack of formal or informal training
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Discuss how the following contribute to aviation mishaps.
Material Failures or Malfunctions |
Most material failures result from human error, but may include faulty design or defective manufacture or repair
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Discuss how the following contribute to aviation mishaps.
Acts of God |
Most mishaps caused by Acts of God can be prevented.
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Define the following mishap classes.
Class A |
1,000,000 or more
Perminant total disability |
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Define the following mishap classes.
Class B |
1,000,000 - 200,000
Perminant partial disability 3 or more persons hospitalized |
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Define the following mishap classes.
Class C |
200,000 - 10,000
Loss of time beyond the current shift |
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Define the following mishap classes.
Class D |
10,000 or less
Any injury that doesnt fall under Class C |
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State the objective of the AVGFE Program
(Aviation Gas Free Engineering) Has been replaced by the Confined Space Entry Program |
The purpose is to provide a safe working enviorment when working on aviation fuel systems.
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Explain the hazards of RF energy
(Radio Frequency) |
RF energy can cause burns cataracts or biological changes. Unwanted or premature detonation of ordinace, ignition of flammable materials
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State the purpose of a safety stand down
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Devote time to safety training and enhance command safety climate
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Define ORM
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ORM is a systematic decision making process designed to identify and manage hazards that endanger naval resources
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Explain the following as they apply to ORM.
Identify hazards |
Conduct a preliminary hazard analysis listing all hazards associated with the task
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Explain the following as they apply to ORM.
Asses Hazards |
Determine the associated degree of risk in terms of severity and probability.
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Explain the following as they apply to ORM.
Make Risk Decisions |
Develop risk control options, determine if the risk outweighs the benefit
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Explain the following as they apply to ORM.
Implement controls |
Take steps to eliminate or minimalize risks.
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Explain the following as they apply to ORM.
Supervise |
Watch for changing situations, begin process again for any new hazards.
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Discuss the dual chain of command.
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Operational - President, SECDEF, commander of a unified/specified command, operating forces
Administrative - SECNAV, CNO, operational forces |
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Discuss the following as they apply to the operational chain of command.
Unified Commands |
Unified commands are commands that operate under the Joint Chiefs of Staff. They consist of two or more branches of service and have a broad continuing mission e.g. STRATCOM
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Discuss the following as they apply to the operational chain of command.
Specified Commands |
Have broad continuing missions, but are composed of forces from one service e.g. NORAD
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Discuss the following as they apply to the operational chain of command.
Fleet Commanders |
There are 3 Fleet Commanders
CINCPACFLT CINCLANTFLT CINCUSNAVEUR |
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Discuss the following as they apply to the operational chain of command.
Task Force Commanders |
A system designed in WWII that divides fleets into forces, groups, units, and elements
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Discuss the following as they apply to the operational chain of command.
Task Unit Commanders |
Task Groups are divided into units.
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Discuss the following as they apply to the administrative chain of command.
Secretary of the Navy |
Civilian in charge of the Navy
Dr Winter |
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Discuss the following as they apply to the administrative chain of command.
Chief of Naval Operations |
Senior military officer of the navy, principle advisor to the SECNAV and President
Admiral Roughead |
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Discuss the following as they apply to the administrative chain of command.
Fleet Commanders |
CINCPACFLT commands 3rd and 7th fleets
CINCLANTFLT commands the 2nd fleet CINCUSNAVEUR commands the 6th fleet |
