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26 Cards in this Set
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Name some items you might use as a splint from your military equipment...
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- Bayonet- Rifle- E-tool- Tent poles/stakes- Web belt
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What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg?
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Tie the broken leg securely to the unbroken leg.
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How many pressure points, which can be used to control bleeding, are there on the human body?
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11
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What is the object of First aid?
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1. Stop bleeding2. Overcome shock3. Relieve pain4. Prevent infection
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What soldiers are most likely to suffer Heat Injuries?
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Soldiers...-Not accustomed to heat-Overweight-Prior heat casualty-Already dehydrated
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How high should an injured limb be elevated above the heart to control bleeding?
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2 to 4 inches above the heart.
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What are the life-saving steps? (ABC'S)
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1. open airway/restore breathing
2. stop bleeding/protect wound 3. prevent shock |
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When applying a splint, where should the bandages be tied?
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They should be tied with the knots against the splint.
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How should he ends of an Improved Pressure Dressing be tied?
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Tie in a Non-slip not, directly over the wound site.
Not so tight as to have a tourniquet-like effect. |
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Why should you dress & bandage the wound as soon as possible?
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TO protect it from further contamination from germs & to control bleeding.
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How can you prevent Athlete's foot?
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Keep feet clean & dry, use foot powder and change socks daily.
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If a casualty were suspected of having a neck/spinal injury or severe head trauma, which method would you use to open an airway?
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Jaw-thrust technique. In most cases it can be done without extending the neck.
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ame 4 common points for checking the pulse...
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1. carotid
2. Femoral 3. Radial 4. Posterior Tibial- Ankle |
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What is the treatment for shock?
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P.E.L.C.R.N
-POSITION on their back -ELEVATE the legs -LOOSEN tight clothing -CLIMATIZE, not too hot/cold -REASSURE them, keep calm -NOTIFY medical personnel |
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What is the greatest preventive measure for disease?
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Cleanliness
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What is CPR?
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Cardo-pulmomary Resusitation.
Used to restore Heart-beat. |
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Name 2 types of Rescue-breathing...
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1. Mouth to mouth
2. Mouth to Nose |
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What should you do prior to leaving an unconscious casualty?
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Turn their head to the side, to prevent them from choking on their own vomit.
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What are the 8 steps for evaluating a casualty?
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1.RESPONSIVNESS
2.BREATHING 3.PULSE 4.BLEEDING 5.SHOCK 6.FRACTURES 7.BURNS 8.CONCUSSION, HEAD INJURY |
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When should an air-tight dressing be applied to a sucking chest wound?
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As the casualty breaths OUT.
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What do you do with exposd abdominal organs?
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Wrap them in DRY, CLEAN material and place them on top of the abdomen. NEVER try to put them back in.
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Should you put any medication or cream on a burn?
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NO
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What is the primary objective in the treatment of burns?
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Lessen or Prevent...
1. SHOCK 2. INFECTION |
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What are the 3 catagories used in Medical Evacuation?
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1. URGENT- within 2 hours
2. PRIORITY- within 4 hours 3. ROUTINE- within 24 hours |
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What is the first step in the first-aid of aburn victim?
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Remove the casuaty from the source of the burn.
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What are the 2 prescribed methods for opening an airway?
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1. JAW-THRUST2. HEAD-TILT/CHIN-LIFT
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