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FIRST AID
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04/17/2010

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FIRST AID
Definition
FM 4-25.11
Term
HOW HIGHT SHOULD A INJURED LIMB BE ELEVATED ABOVE THE HART?
Definition
2 TO 4 INCHES
Term
WHO IS MORE LIKELY TO SUFFER FROM A HEAT INJURIE?
Definition
SOLDIERS WHO ARE NOT ACCUSTUM TO THE HEAT
SOLDIERS WHO ARE OVEREEIGHT
SOLDIERS WHO ARE PRIOR HEAT CASUALTIES
SOLDIERS WHO ARE SICK AND ARE DEHYDRETED
AND OR ARE USING ALCOHOL
Term
WHATS IS THE UNIQUE FEATURE TYPE "O" BLOOD
Definition
IT IS A UNIVERSAL DONOR
Term
WHAT ARE 2 PRESCRIBEB METHODSFOR OPINING AN ARIWAY
Definition
THE JAW THRUST
HEAD TILT AND CHIN LIFT
Term
HOW TIGHT SHOULD A TOURNIQUET BE?
Definition
TIGHTEND UNTILL THE BLEEDING STOPS OR BRIGHT RED BLEEDING HAS STOP.
Term
WHAT ARE SOME SINGS OF A CLOSED FRACTURE
Definition
SWELLING
DISCOLORATION
DEFORMATION OF LIMB
UNUSUAL BODY POSITION
AND CHECK FOR PULSE
Term
WHEN WOULD YOU NOT REMOVE A CASUALTIES CLOTHING TO EXPOSE A WOUND
Definition
IN A CHEMICAL ENVIROMENT OR IF THE CLLTHING IS STUCK TO THE WOULD
Term
WHAT ARE THE ABC'S OF FIRST AID?
Definition
OPEN THE AIRWAY
STOP THE BLEEDING
PREVENT SHOCK
Term
WHEN APPLYING A SPLINT WHERE SHOULD THE BANDAGES BE TIE?
Definition
AGAINST THE SPLINT
Term
HOW SHOULD THE ENDS OF AN IMPROVED PRESSURE DRESSING BE TIED
Definition
IN A NONSLIP KNOT
Term
WHOS FIRST AID DRESSING SHOULD YOU USE ON A CASUALTY
Definition
THE CASUALTIES FIRST AID DRESSING
Term
WHAT IS CPR?
Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Term
WHEN CAN YOU STOP DOING CRP
Definition
WHEN A DOCTOE TELLS YOU TO STOP
WHEN OTHERS RELIEVE YOU
WHEN YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO CONTINUE
WHEN THE CASUALTY STARTS TO BREATH ON HIS OWN.
Term
WHAT ARE THE 3 TYPES OF BLEEDING?
Definition
ARTERIAL
VENOUS
CAPILLARY
Term
WHAT IS THE BEST WHAY TO PREVENT DISEASE?
Definition
STAY CLEAN
Term
what is self aid
Definition
emergency treatment one applies to oneself
Term
name some items that you might use as asplint from your military equipment
Definition
bayonet, rifle, entrenching tool, tent poles, web belt
Term
what is the quickest way to splint a broken leg
Definition
splint it to the unbroken leg
Term
how many pressure points which can be used to control bleeding with fingers, thumbs or hands are there on the human body
Definition
11
Term
what is the object of first aid
Definition
stop bleeding, overcome shock, relieve pain, prevent infection
Term
what FM covers first aid for Soldiers
Definition
FM 4-25.11
Term
what is first aid
Definition
it is the first care given to casualties before treatment by medical personnel can be made available
Term
should a casualty be given anything to eat or drink
Definition
NO
Term
why should you dress and bandage the wound as soon as possible
Definition
to protect the wound from further contamination of germs and control the bleeding
Term
what shoudl you do to indicate theat a casualty has received a trouniquet
Definition
mark his or her forehead with a T and if possible, note the time of the application of the tourniquet
Term
should you ever remove of loosen a tourniquet
Definition
NO
Term
where is a tourniqiquet applied
Definition
place the toiurniquet around the limb, between the wound and the body tunk or between the wound and the heart.
Term
Name 3 categories of heat unjuries
Definition
heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke
Term
what are the signs and symtoms of heat cramps
Definition
crampin in the extremieties, abdominal cramps, excessive sweating
Term
what is the treatment for heat cramps
Definition
move the casulty to a cool, shady area, loosen clothing, lowly dink one canteen of water, seek medical assistacne should cramps coninue
Term
what would the treatment be for heat exhaustion
Definition
move to a cool shady area, loosen or remove clothing and boots, pour water on him and fan him, elevate legs
Term
what are the signs and symtoms fo heat stroke
Definition
skin is red, hot and dry, weakness, dizziness, confusion, headaches, seizures, nausea, stomach pains, respiration rapid and wEAk, unconsciousness
Term
what are signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion
Definition
excessive sweating with pale moist cool skin, headache, dizziness, cramping, bausea, chills, rapid breathing, confusion, weakness, headache
Term
what are two basic types of fractures
Definition
compound and simple
Term
with an compound (open) fracture what should you do first
Definition
stop the bleeding
Term
what is the basic proven principle in splinting fractures
Definition
splint them where they lie
Term
what are the three types of bleeding
Definition
arterial-blood is bright red and will spurt with each heart beat/
venous blood is dark red and flows in a steady stream/
capilary blood oozes from the wound
Term
name four common points for checking pulse
Definition
carotid, femoral radial, posterial. or side of neck, groin, wrist, ankle
Term
what is the treatment for shock
Definition
P-PLACE THEM IN THEIR BACK
E-ELEVATE THE LEGS
L-LOOSEND ALL CLOTHING
C-CLIMATIZE
R-REASSURE
N-NOTIFY MEDICAL PERSONNEL
Term
what is a heat injury
Definition
a loss of water and salt, loss of sweat while personnel work in hte heat, general dehydration
Term
how do you stop bleeding
Definition
field dressing, manual pressure, elevate, pressure dressing, digital pressure, tourniquet
Term
name two types of rescue breathing
Definition
mouth to mouth and mouth to nose
Term
what do the letters aids stand for
Definition
AQUIRED AMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME
Term
when should a casualty not be placed in the shock position
Definition
head injury, abdominal wound, fractured unsplinted leg
Term
how long is direct manual pressure applied to control bleeding
Definition
5-10 MINUTES
Term
what should you do prior to leaving an unconscious casualty
Definition
turn their head to the side to prevent them from choking
Term
when should a tourniquet be used to stOp bleeding
Definition
as a last resort, arms or legs have been severed off
Term
what does COLD stand for
Definition
clean, overhating, loose, dry
Term
what are 8 steps in evaluating a casualty
Definition
responsiveness, breathing, puls, bleeding, shock, fractures, burns, possible concussions head injuries
Term
should you put medication or cream on a burn
Definition
NO
Term
name the four types of burns
Definition
LAZER,CHIMECAL,THERMAL,ELECTRICAL
Term
what is the primary objective in the treatment of burns
Definition
lessen or prevent shock and infection
Term
what are the three categories used in medical evacuation
Definition
ungent within 2 hours, priority withing 4 hours, routine withing 24 hours
Term
what is the first step in the first aid of a burn victim
Definition
remove casualty from the source of the burn
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