Eaws Core, Short Answers

Front 1

State the 3 objectives of first aid.

Back 1

Save life, prevent further injury, prevent infection.

Front 2

State the methods of controlling bleeding.

Back 2

Direct pressure, pressure point, elevation, tourniquet.

Front 3

What is a pressure point?

Back 3

A place where an artery is near the surface of the skin and bone.

Front 4

How many pressure points are there?

Back 4

11 on each side of the body.

Front 5

Describe shock.

Back 5

Shock is a disruption of the circulatory system.

Front 6

State the treatment for shock.

Back 6

Elevate feet 6-12 inches, cover body to maintain heat. Reassure the victim.

Front 7

What are the 3 classifcations of burns?

Back 7

First degree, the mildest.
Second degree, potentially the most painful.
Third degree, destroyed tissue, skin and bone.

Front 8

Describe heat exhaustion.

Back 8

Heat exhaustion is a disturbance of blood flow to the brain, heart and lungs.

Front 9

Describe the treatment for heat exhaustion.

Back 9

Move victim to cool area, loosen clothing, apply cool, wet cloths. If conscious, give salt water.

Front 10

Describe heat stroke.

Back 10

Heat stroke is a breakdown of the sweathing mechanism of the body.

Front 11

What is the treatment for heat stroke?

Back 11

Douse victim with water, apply cold wet towels, maintain open airway, cool victim.

Front 12

State the difference between an open and closed fracture.

Back 12

An open fracture is where there is a broken bone and an open wound in tissue or skin. A closed fracture is just a broken bone.

Front 13

How do you rescue somebody who is suffering from electric shock?

Back 13

Do not become part of the circuit. First, try to remove current. If you cannot, remove the victim from the current with a non-conductive item such as a dry board.

Front 14

What is the treatment for a shock victim?

Back 14

CPR

Front 15

Describe the methods for clearing an obstructed airway.

Back 15

First, use a finger and attempt to remove food from the mouth. If the victim is still choking, perform heimlich manuver.

Front 16

What is hypothermia?

Back 16

A general cooling of the body.

Front 17

What are the symptoms of hypothermia?

Back 17

Victim may appear dead, shallow breathing, pulse faint, body feels rigid.

Front 18

What is the treatment for hypothermia?

Back 18

Use warm blankets in a warm room to bring body back to normal temperature.

Front 19

What is superficial frostbite?

Back 19

Ice crystals forming in the upper skin layers.

Front 20

What is deep frostbite?

Back 20

Ice crystals forming in the deeper tissue layers.

Front 21

What is the treatment for deep frostbite?

Back 21

Bring victim indoors. Rewarm the area with warm water or hot water bottles.

Front 22

What are the symptoms of shock?

Back 22

Lackluster eyes, shallow breathing, cold pale skin, nausea, weak pulse.

Front 23

What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?

Back 23

Cool, moist, clammy skin, dialted pupils. Victim usually is sweating

Front 24

What are the symptoms of heat stroke?

Back 24

Hot, dry skin, uneven pupil dilation, weak rapid pulse.

Front 25

What is the purpose of the Naval Aviation Safety Program?

Back 25

To preserve human and material resources.

Front 26

What is the safety responsibility of the CO?

Back 26

Require all persons drilled on all safety precautions.

Front 27

What is the safety responsibility of the Aviation Safety Officer?

Back 27

Advisor to CO on all aviation safety matters. Manages Command Aviation Safety Program.

Front 28

What is the safety responsibility of the Ground Safety Officer?

Back 28

Advisor to CO on all ground safety matters. Manages Command Ground Safety Program.

Front 29

What is the safety responsibility of the Department Head?

Back 29

Coordinates department safety program with the units safety officer.

Front 30

What are the safety responsibilities of the Division Officer?

Back 30

Ensure personnel comply with safety instructions.

Front 31

What are the safety responsibilities of the Safety Petty Officer?

Back 31

Central point of safety in work center.

Front 32

What are the safety responsibilities of all hands?

Back 32

Comply with all safety instructions and regulations.

Front 33

What is the function of the Safety Council?

Back 33

Review safety related recommendations, set goals and manage assets.

Front 34

What is the function of the Enlisted Safety Committee?

Back 34

Meet monthly to discuss safety issues and provide recommendations.

Front 35

How does human error contribute to aviation mishaps?

Back 35

Human error is part of nearly every aviation mishap.

Front 36

How do maintenance and support factors contribute to aviation mishaps?

Back 36

Mishaps due to improper maintenance, improper priority assignments or lack of QA.

Front 37

How do administrative and supervisory factors contribute to aviation mishaps?

Back 37

Mishaps due to unenforced regulations or improper level of supervision. Also mishaps from personnel without qualifying PQS.

Front 38

How do material failuires or malfunctions contribute to aviaiton mishaps?

Back 38

Mishaps due to faulty design. Most likely includes human error, for example due to faulty manufacture.

Front 39

How do environmental factors contribute to aviation mishaps?

Back 39

Mishaps due to acts of god such as a hail storm. May envolve human error, for example not bringing equipment out of the storm.