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36 Cards in this Set
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Three objectives of first aid |
Prevent further Injury,infection and loss of life |
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four methods of controlling bleeding |
direct pressure,elevation,pressure points, tourniquet [last resort] |
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11 Principal pressure points |
temple jaw neck collar bone inner upper arm inner elbow wrist upper thigh groin knee ankle |
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Classification of First Degree Burn |
Produces redness,warmth and mild pain |
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Classification of Second Degree Burn |
causes red,blistered skin and severe pain |
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Classification of Third Degree Burn |
destroys tissue, skin and bone in severe cases |
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Characteristics of closed/simple fracture |
broken bone without breaking skin |
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Characteristics of open/compound fracture |
has break in the skin with possible bone protrusion |
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Signs of heat exhaustion |
skin is cool,moist and clammy pupils are dilated sweating profusely |
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What is heat exhaustion |
Serious disturbance of blood flow to the brain, heart and lungs |
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What is heat stroke |
the victim is unable to eliminate excessive body heat buildup |
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Signs of heat stroke |
hot and/or dry skin uneven pupil dilation weak, rapid pulse |
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Three types of cold weather injuries |
hypothermia superficial frostbite Deep frostbite |
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What is superficial frostbite |
When ice crystals form in the upper skin layers |
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what is deep frostbite |
when ice crystals form in deeper tissue |
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The 5 types of shock |
Septic shock anaphylactic shock Cardiogenic shock hypovolemic shock neurogenic shock |
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What is Septic Shock |
bacteria multiplying in the blood and releasing toxins |
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what is anaphylactic shock |
a type of severe hypersensitivity or allergic reaction |
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what is cardiogenic shock |
when the heart is unable to supply sufficient blood to the body |
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What is hypovolemic shock |
makes the heart unable to pump enough blood to the body |
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what is neurogenic shock |
caused by spinal cord injury |
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The 3 step method for CPR |
C/A/B- Circulation/Airway/Breathing |
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The 5 steps of the ORM process |
Identify Hazards Assess hazards make risk decisions implement controls supervise |
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What is a pressure point |
where a main artery lies near the skin surface and over a bone |
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What defines a Class A mishap |
damage $2,000,000+ or fatality/total disability |
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What defines a Class B mishap |
Damage between $2,000,000-$500,000 or results in partial disability,3+ People are hospitalized |
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What defines a Class C mishap |
damage between $500,000-$50,000 or injury/illness results in 5 or more lost work days |
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Purpose of PPE |
serves as a last line of defense in the event of equipment breakdown, failure of misuse |
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5 examples of PPE types |
cranials eye protection hearing protection impact protection gloves foot protection
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What is chemical warfare |
Use of chemical agents intended for use in military operations to kill, seriously injure or incapacitate personnel |
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4 types of chemical agents |
Nerve Agents Blister Agents Blood Agents Choking Agents |
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what is the Purpose of biological warfare and what are the two types
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The use of agents to cause disease or sickness 1. Pathogens2. Toxins
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5 Individual Protective Equipment (IPE) for chemical/biological agent environments consists of:
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-Protective mask MCU2P w/ components (C2 canister filter)-Advanced chemical protective garment (ACPG)-Chemical protective gloves and liners-Chemicals protective overboots and laces-Skin decontamination kit
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What is the purpose of radiological warfare
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use of radiological weapons to produce widespread injury and death of all life.
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Two Types of ready-shelter stations
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Ready-Shelter stationsDeep-Shelter stations
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What is the purpose of Mission Oriented Protective Posture(MOPP)
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Management tool used coordinate the use of systems and equipment in Chemical or Biological environemts.
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