Phase 1 Flashcards
What is the SORM used for?
To cover the basic principles of USS Abraham Lincoln
How many objectives of First Aid are there?
3
What are the three objectives of first aid?
Prevent further injury, Infection, and loss of life
How many areas can First Aid be categorized into?
Bleeding, Burns, Fractures, Electric Shock, Obstructed Airways, Heat Related Injuries, Cold Weather Injuries, Shock
How many methods are there to control bleeding?
4
What are the four methods to control bleeding?
Direct Pressure, Elevation, Pressure Points, Tourniquet(Last Resort)
What is a Pressure Point?
Point on the body where a main artery lies near the skin surface to cover a bone
How many principal pressure points are there on each side of the body?
11 or 22 each side
What are the eleven pressure points?
Temple, jaw, neck,collar bone, inner upper arm, inner elbow, wrist, upper thigh, groin, knee, ankle
How many classifications of burns are there?
3
What are the symptoms of a first degree burn?
Produces redness, warmth, and mild pain
What are the symptoms of a Second Degree Burn?
Causes red, blistered skin and severe pain
What are the Symptoms of a Third Degree Burn?
Destroys tissue, skin and bone in severe cases, however pain may be absent due to nerve endings destroyed
What is the most severe class of burns?
Third Degree Burn
How many types of fractures are there?
2
What is a “closed/simple” fracture?
Broken bone without a break in the skin
What is an “open/closed” fracture?
Has a break in the skin with possible bone protrusion
What are some indicators of an obstructed airway?
Inability to talk, grasping and pointing to the throat, exaggerated breathing efforts, skin turning bluish color
How many types of heat related injuries are there?
2
What are the two types of Heat related injuries?
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
What are some indications of Heat Exhaustion?
Disturbance of blood flow to brain, heart and lungs. Skin is cool, moist clammy. Pupils dilated. Body temp normal or high. Victim is usually sweating profusely
What are some indications of Heat Stroke?
Condition caused by breakdown of sweating mechanism of body. Victim is unable to eliminate excessive body heat buildup. Hot and/or dry skin. Uneven pupil dilation. Weak rapid pulse
How many types of cold weather injuries are there?
3
What are the three types of Cold Weather Injuries?
Hypothermia, Superficial Frostbite, Deep Frostbite
What is Hypothermia? What are the symptoms?
General cooling of the whole body caused by exposure to low or rapidly falling temperature, cold moisture, snow or ice. Victim may appear pale/unconscious may seem dead. Breathing is slow and shallow, pulse is faint or even undetectable. Body tissues feel semi-rigid, arms/legs may feel stiff
What is Superficial Frostbite?
When ice crystals are forming in upper skin layers after exposure to temperatures 32 or lower