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What is Self Aid?
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Emergency treatment one applies to oneself
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What is the object of first aid?
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To Stop bleeding
Overcome Shock Relieve pain Prevent infection |
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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
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What is manual pressure?
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If bleeding continues after applying a field dressing, place a hand on the dressing and exerting firm pressure for 5 to 10 min.
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should you ever remove or loosen a tourniquet?
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No, only qualified medical personnel can do that
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What are two basic types of fractures?
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Open(compound)
Closed(simple) |
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With an open fracture, what should you do first
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Stop the bleeding
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What is the basic proven principle in splinting fractures?
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Splint them where they lie
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What are the three types of bleeding?
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Arterial-Blood is bright red and will spurt with each heart beat
Venous-Blood is dark red and flows in a steady stream Capillary-Blood oozes from the wound |
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Name 4 common points for checking pulse
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Carotid the neck
Femoral the groin Radial The Wrist Posterial Tibial The Ankle |
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What is the greatest preventive measure for disease?
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Cleanliness
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How long is direct manual pressure appled to control bleeding?
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5 to 10 minutes
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Name the four types of burns
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Thermal
Electrical Chemical Laser |
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What are the three categories used in medical evacuation?
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Urgent within 2 hrs
Priority within 4 hrs Rountine within 24 hrs |
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What are the 2 prescribed methods for opening an airway?
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The jaw Thrust
Head tilt/chin lift methods |
