Class 1 And First Aid Flashcards
Describe the situations that may cause crew fatigue.
- Operating in extreme hot or cold weather conditions
- Eye Strain
- Effort of holding on
- Hungry
- Stress
- Exposure to noise
- Exposure to sun
- Poor physical Conditioning
- Lack of sleep
What are primary symptoms of crew fatigue?
- Inability to focus or concentrate
- Mental confusion
- Judgement error
- Nodding off
- Decreased performance
- Blank stare
What can you do to prevent crew fatigue?
- Rotate crew duties
- Get adequate rest.
- Eat
- Dress appropriately for the weather (hat, sunglasses)
What is the responsibility of the crew with respect to crew fatigue?
- Watch other crew members for signs of fatigue
- Notify the Coxswain
What are the physical requirements necessary to participate in the Auxillary Boat Crew program?
Physically capable of doing tasks without assistance.
What is the policy and responsibility of a crew member when that member is unable or unfit to perform required duties on an ordered mission?
Notify the coxswain
What is the policy and responsibility of a crew member that becomes aware of any incapacity, disability, or other disqualifying condition in another crew member?
Notify the coxswain
Who is responsible to abort the operational mission if the crew member or coxswain is reported as unfit to perform assigned duties?
Any crew member.
What is the policy for rendering first aid, including CPR, by an Auxillary member?
Can only render first aid- consistent with your training. CPR only if currently certified.
Describe the symptoms, explain the preventative measures, and state the treatment for sun burn.
Symptoms - Redness, swelling and/or blistering of the skin
Preventative measures - Sunscreen, protective clothing, hat and sunglasses
Treatment - apply cool wet towel
Define dehydration. Describe the symptoms, preventive measures and treatment for dehydration.
Dehydration - loss of fluids through kidneys, perspiration
Symptoms - thirst, dry mouth
Preventative measures - drink water, sports drinks (electrolytes)
Treatment - remove from heat, give water
Define heat rash (Prickly Heat). List the causes, symptoms, preventative measures, and treatment for heat rash.
Heat rash - the sweat gets trapped causing the red bumps
Cause - there is a breakdown of the body’s ability to perspire
Symptoms - itchy, skin irritation
Preventative measures - do not wear tight fitting clothing
Treatment - Remove from heat, apply cool, wet towel
Define heat cramps. State the causes, preventative measures, ant the treatment for heat cramps.
Heat cramps are contractions are cramping of skeletal muscles as a result of prolonged work or exercise in high temperatures
Cause - Contractions caused by salt and water depletion
Preventative measures- drink water and/or sports drinks
Treatment - Get first aid
Define heat exhaustion. What are the causes, symptoms, preventative measures and treatment for heat exhaustion?
Heat exhaustion is caused by fluid loss, decrease of blood flow to the body organs.
Symptoms - Profuse sweating. Pupils are dilated
Preventative measures - Drink water, sports drinks
Treatment - get medical attention
What is heat stroke? What are the causes, symptoms, preventative measures, and treatment for heat stroke?
Heat stroke occurs because the body can’t regulate heat in high temperatures, prolonged exposure to high temperature.
Symptoms - Lack of sweating, skin is red, hot and dry to the touch. Pupils constricted
Preventative measures - Remove from heat
Treatment - medical emergency (if someone has heat stroke, call a helicopter)
Define shock and the causes of shock.
Shock is a sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance. It can be caused by bleeding, fracture, burn, hypothermia, drugs or any trauma.
What are four common symptoms of shock?
Faint
Restless
Thirsty
Dizzy
Nausea
What is treatment for shock?
Lie the victim down, keep warm and call station. (Need blood to stay in the organs)
Define anaphylactic shock.
Extreme allergic reaction
Causes for anaphylactic shock.
Insect sting, eating fish, drugs
Symptoms of anaphylactic shock.
Swelling of tongue, lips, feet, itchy, shortness of breath.
What is the treatment for anaphylactic shock?
Medical emergency; can assist with epinephrine if trained. (Epi-pen)
Demonstrate direct pressure method of controlling bleeding.
- Always wear gloves.
- Place the palm of hand over wound with a sterile gauze.
- Raise injury so it is a level higher than the heart (only if change in position will not cause additional harm)
Demonstrate at least three pressure points.
- Auxillary - under the upper arm
- Brachial - inside the upper arm and elbow near the joint
- Carotid - along the lower edge of the jaw
- Femoral - crease in groin area
