Basic First Aid and Personal Hygiene Fundamentals

Question 1

Discuss the sequence to examine an injured person

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Question 2

Explain the ABCs of basic life support

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Question 3

Describe the symptoms and treatment of:
A. Heat Cramps
B. Heat Exhaustion
C. Heat Stroke

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Question 4

Discuss the three types of bleeding and the treatments
A. Capillary
B. Venous
C. Arterial

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Question 5

Demonstrate the following and discuss procedures:
A. Adult CPR compression to ventilation ratio
B. Adult rescue breathing ratio

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Question 6

Describe the treatment for an open chest wound

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Question 7

Describe the signs, symptoms, and treatment of shock

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Question 8

Explain the importance of personal hygiene and cite examples of how this impacts readiness and the mission

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Question 9

Explain three methods of purifying water in the field

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Question 10

Describe and demonstrate procedures for:
A. Fractures (open and closed)
B. Sprains
C. Joint dislocation

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Question 11

Describe the 4 types of burns and the treatments
A. First Degree
B. Second Degree
C. Third Degree
D. Fourth Degree

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Question 12

Explain the importance of the following:
A. Hand washing and personal hygiene
B. Foot Care
C. Acclimization

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Question 13

Describe how to apply a compress dressing

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Question 14

Discuss the following treatments for Environmental problems:
A. Frostbite
B. Trench Foot
C. Hypothermia

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Question 15

State the four general rules for using a stretcher:
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Question 16

Discuss and understand the different patient-moving devices and lifting techniques that can be used in patient rescues.

A. Stokes stretcher
B. Army litter
C. Miller board
D. Improvised stretcher
E. Spine boards
F. Emergency rescue lines
G. Rescue and drag technique

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Question 17

Demonstrate calling in a 09-line MEDEVAC request
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Question 18

Demonstrate the proper use of a field tourniquet

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