Eaws Phase 1

Front 1

What are the three objectives of first aid?

Back 1

To prevent further injury, infection, and loss of life.

Front 2

What are the four methods of controlling bleeding?

Back 2

Direct pressure, elevation, pressure points, and use of a tourniquet as a last result.

Front 3

What is a pressure point?

Back 3

A point on the body where a main artery lies near the skin surface and over a bone.

Front 4

Name the 11 pressure points

Back 4

Temple
Jaw
Neck
Collar bone
Inner Upper Arm
Inner Elbow
Wrist
Upper Thigh
Groin
Knee
Ankle

Front 5

Describe a first degree burn.

Back 5

Produces redness, warmth, and mild pain.

Front 6

Decribe a second degree burn.

Back 6

Causes red, blistered skin, and severe pain.

Front 7

Describe a third degree burn.

Back 7

Destroys tissue, skin and bone in severe cases.

Front 8

Difference between open and closed fracture.

Back 8

Open - bone sticks out. (compound). Closed - bone doesnt stick out. (simple).

Front 9

When does electric shock occur?

Back 9

When a person comes into contact with an electric energy source.

Front 10

Explain the indications of an obstructed airway.

Back 10

Inability to talk, grasping and pointing to the throat, exaggerated breathing efforts, and the skin turning a bluish color.

Front 11

Explain heat exhaustion.

Back 11

A serious disturbance of blood flow to the brain, heart, and lungs. The skin is cool, moist, and clammy and the pupils are dilated.

Front 12

Explain heat stroke.

Back 12

A very serious condition caused by a breakdown of the sweating mechanism of the body. The victim is unable to eliminate excessive body heat buildup.

Front 13

Describe hypothermia.

Back 13

A general cooling of the whole body caused by exposure to low or rapidly falling temperature, cold moisture, snow, or ice.

Front 14

What is a superficial frostbite?

Back 14

When ice crystals are forming in the upper skin layers after exposure to a temperature of 32 degrees or lower.

Front 15

What is a deep frostbite?

Back 15

Develops when ice crystals are forming in the deeper tissues after exposure to a temperature of 32 degrees or lower.

Front 16

Explain shock.

Back 16

A life-threatening medical condition whereby the body suffers from insufficient blood flow throughout the body as a result of severe injury or illness.

Front 17

Explain a septic shock

Back 17

Results from bacteria multiplying in the blood and releasing toxins.

Front 18

Explain an anaphylactic shock

Back 18

A type of severe hypersensitivity or allergic reaction.

Front 19

Explain a cardiogenic shock.

Back 19

Occurs when the heart is damaged and unable to supply sufficient blood to the body. Could be the end result of a heart attack or congestive heart failure.

Front 20

Explain a hypovolemic shock.

Back 20

Caused by severe blood and fluid loss, such as from traumatic bodily injury, which makes the heart unable to pump enough blood to the body.

Front 21

Explain a neurogenic shock.

Back 21

Caused by spinal cord injury, usually as a result of a traumatic accident or injury.

Front 22

What is CPR?

Back 22

A combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions delivered to victims thought to be in cardiac arrest.

Front 23

Explain the steps for CPR.

Back 23

C/A/B- Circulation/Airway/Breathing

Front 24

Explain the key to survival for victims of cardiac arrest.

Back 24

The prompt recognition of the arrest and immediate activation of the emergency response system.

Front 25

What are the steps of the survival chain?

Back 25

Recognition/activation of CPR
Chest compressions
AED/defibrillator
Rapid defibrillation
Effective advanced life support (EMT's, ambulance)
Integrated post-cardiac arrest care

Front 26

What is ORM?

Back 26

A systematic, decision-making process used to identify and manage hazards that endanger naval resources.

Front 27

What is ORM used for?

Back 27

Used to make informed decisions by providing the best baseline of kknowledge and experience available.

Front 28

What is the ORM process?

Back 28

Identify hazards
Assess hazards
Make risk decisions
Implement control
Supervise

Front 29

How many different classes of mishaps are there?

Back 29

3

Front 30

Explain a class A mishap.

Back 30

The resulting cost of reportable material property damage is $2,000,000 or more; or an injury or occupational illness results in a fatality or permanent total disability.

Front 31

Describe a class B mishap.

Back 31

The resulting total cost of reportable material or property damage is $500,000 or more, but less than $2,000,000; or an injury or occupational illness results in permanent partial disability; or three or more personnel are inpatient hospitalized.

Front 32

Describe a class C mishap

Back 32

Class C. The resulting total cost of reportable material or property damage is $50,000 or more, but less than $500,000; a non-fatal injury that causes any loss of time beyond the day or shift on which it occurred; or a non-fatal illness or disease that causes loss of time from work or disability at any time (lost time case). For reporting purposes, reportable lost workday Class C mishaps are those which result in 5 or more lost workdays beyond the date of injury or onset of illness (exceptions apply).

Front 33

Examples of PPE

Back 33

- Cranials
- Eye Protection
- Hearing Protection
- Impact Protection
- Gloves
- Foot Protection

Front 34

What does the acronym 'NBC' stand for?

Back 34

Nuclear, Biological & Chemical, in regards to warfare

Front 35

What are the four types of chemical agents?

Back 35

Nerve, Blister, Blood, Choking

Front 36

Describe Nerve Agents

Back 36

liquid casualty agents that disrupt nerve impulses to the body while damaging body functions rather than tissue. Examples are Sarin (GB), Tabun (GA), SOMAN (GD), and VX.

Front 37

Describe Blister Agents

Back 37

Liquid or solid casualty agents that can cause inflammation, blisters, and general destruction of tissues which often results in temporary blindness and/or death. Examples are Distilled mustard (HD), Lewisite (L), Phosgene Oxime (CX), and Levinstein Mustard (HL).

Front 38

Describe Blood Agents

Back 38

Gaseous casualty agents that attack the enzymes carrying oxygen in the blood stream. Rapid breathing or choking may occur due to lack of oxygen in the blood. Examples are Hydrogen Cyanide (AC), Cyanogen Chloride (CK), and Arsine (SA).

Front 39

Describe Choking Agents

Back 39

Gaseous or liquid casualty agents with initial symptoms that include; tears, dry throat, nausea, vomiting, and headache. The lungs can become filled with fluid, making the victim feel as if they are drowning, causing breathing to become rapid and shallow. Examples are Phosgene (CG) and Diphosgene

Front 40

Describe M9 Chemical Agent Detector Paper

Back 40

Detects the presence of liquid chemical agents by turning a red or reddish color, it does not detect chemical agent vapors.

Front 41

Atropine/2-PAM-chloride Auto Injector.

Back 41

Used as specific therapy for nerve agent casualties, they are issued for intramuscular injection, self-aid or first aid.