68W/First Aid Flashcards
What is Self Aid?
Emergency treatment one applies to oneself
What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg?
Tie the broken leg securely to the unbroken leg
How many pressure points, which can be used to control bleeding with fingers, thumbs or hands are there on the human body?
11
What is the object of first aid?
To stop bleeding
Overcome shock
Relieve pain
Prevent infection
What is First Aid?
It is the first care given to casualties before treatment by medical personnel can be performed
What is the unique feature of type “O” blood?
It is considered universal
What soldiers are most likely to suffer heat injuries?
Soldiers not accustomed to the heat, overweight soldiers, prior heat casualties, and soldiers already dehydrated due to alcohol use, diarrhea, or lack of water
How high should an injured limb be elevated above the heart to control bleeding?
2 - 4 inches
What are the lifesaving steps? (The ABC’s of medical treatment)
Open the airway and restore breathing
Stop the bleeding / Protect the wound
Prevent shock
Whose first aid dressing should be used on a casualty?
Use the casualty’s field dressing
Should you ever remove or loosen a tourniquet?
No, only qualified medical personnel can do that
Name 3 categories of heat injuries
Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
What are two basic types of fractures?
Open (compound)
Closed (simple)
What are some signs of an open fracture?
Bleeding.
Bones sticking through the skin.
Check for pulse.
What are some signs of a closed fracture?
Swelling.
Discoloration.
Deformity.
Unusual body position.
Check for pulse.
What are the three types of bleeding?
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
What does COLD stand for?
it stands for Keep it CLEAN, Avoid OVERHEATING, Wear it LOOSE and in layers and Keep it DRY
Name the four types of burns
Thermal
Electrical
Chemical
Laser
Thermal
Electrical
Chemical
Laser
What are the 2 prescribed methods for opening an airway?
The jaw thrust
Head tilt/chin lift methods
What are you checking for when evaluating a patient’s repirations?
Depth and quality
what is apnea?
Temporary absence of breathing
What is the normal pulse rate range for an adult patient?
60 - 100 BPM
The blood pressure cuff shouldn’t be left inflated on a petient’s arm for longer than what?
2 minutes
When administering external chest compressions on a patient with no pulse. What is the proper depth and rate of compressions?
2 inches and 30 compressions
How many sides of an occlusive dressing should be taped?
All 4 sides
What is an air embolism?
Obstruction of a blood vessel by air carried via the bloodstream. It is caused by air bubbles in the IV tubing, a solution container that has run dry, or disconnected IV tubing.
Sympathomimetics
Uppers (cocaine)
DCAP BTLS
Deformities Contusions Abrasions Puncture or penetration Burns Tenderness Lacerations Swelling