First Aid Flashcards
1
Q
What is First Aid?
A
Immediate care given to a person until proper medical personnel arrives
2
Q
When doing care under fire, what is the first thing you do?
A
Return Fire
3
Q
What are the 3 types of bleeding?
A
arterial, capillary, venous
4
Q
What does AVPU stand for?
A
Alert
Verbal
Pain
Unresponsive
5
Q
What does HABC stand for?
A
Hemorrhage
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
6
Q
What does TC3 stands for?
A
Tactical combat casualty care
7
Q
What are the 2 methods of opening an airway?
A
head tilt chin life and jaw thrust
8
Q
What are some symptoms of shock?
A
Pale, cool, clammy skin Thirst Nervous Confusion Rapid breathing Nausea/Vomiting
9
Q
What are the 3 types of Heat injuries?
A
Heat cramp
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
10
Q
Name 4 types of burns
A
Thermal
Electrical
Chemical
Laser
11
Q
What are some cold weather injuries?
A
Hypothermia, Frostbite, Snow blindness, immersion foot
