sec 106 first aid Flashcards

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what are the 9 general first aid rules

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  • get organized
  • perliminary exam in found position
  • ABC’s/triage mas cas
  • examine fractures
  • remove clothing
  • reassure/comfort victim
  • PPE
  • position PT on side or back
  • carry litter feet first
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triage id french word that means

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to sort

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3
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where is tact triage primarily used

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BAS

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4
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tact class I require what treatment

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minor professional treatment

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tact class II require what treatment

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  • moderate to immediate life-sustaining measures

- initially require minimal time and resources

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tact class III require what treatment

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definitive treatment. can be delayed w/out jeopardy to life & lim

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tact class IV require what treatment

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extensive treatment beyond immediate medical capabilities

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non-tact priority 1 have what injuries

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correctable life threatening illness/injury

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non-tact priority II have what injuries

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serious but not life threatening

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10
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non-tact priority III have what injuries

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minor

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non-tact priority IV have what injuries

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dead or fatally injured

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12
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the primary survey is what kind of process

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treat as you go

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what is the “D/E” of ABC’s

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disability, Exposure

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what are the early s/sy of shock

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restlessness/apprehension followed by apathy

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in hemorrhagic shock the pulse may reach how high

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140 bpm

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16
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in neurogenic shock pulse is often below what

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60 bpm

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17
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what is the usual BP and P in moderate shock

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systolic 100

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18
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what should be remembered when treating a head wound

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no meds
lay flat
do not raise feet
raise head slightly for breathing PRN
turn head if would is on side or back
no direct pressure to skull
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19
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how should a chest wound victim lay on the stretcher during combat

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affected side

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20
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what is an ideal dressing for exposed intestines

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large battle dressing

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21
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when splinting/support forearm fracture, the hand should be how high above elbow

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4”

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when should a humorous fracture be splinted in position found

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when break is close to elbow (unless no distal pulse)

23
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femur splint should be fastened in what 5 places

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ankles
knee
below hip
pelvis
below armpit
24
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if both tub/fib broken how many splints should be applied

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  1. each side and bottom
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what are the two types half ring traction splints
hare and thomas
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how fast do 1st degree burns usually heal
1 week
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2nd degree burns are characterized by what
epidermal blisters mottled appearance red base
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how long do 2nd degree burns to heal
2-3 weeks
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3rd degree burns are considered...
full thickness
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burns over 20% TBSA should be treated with what
LR
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victims of major burns should receive what booster dose
tetanus toxoid
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what should be spread over burns if vac will be delayed 2-3 days
1/16" thickness sulfamylon or silvadene
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what should be given to a conscious PT suffering heat exhaustion
1 teaspoon salt in litter cool water
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what is the most important feature of heat stroke
core temp of 105F
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what breaks down during heat stroke
sweating mechanism
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how does breathing progress during heat stroke
deep & rapid at first | Shallow almost absent later
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how will the pupils appear during heat stroke
constricted
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how will pulse feel during heat stroke
fast & strong
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when providing first aid to heat stroke victims, what should be remembered
life & death emergency
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discontinue cooling victim at what core temp
102F recheck every 10 min. repeat cooling if temp increase to 103F
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death results when the core temp reaches what
80F
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what should never be given to hypothermia PT
alcohol/TOB
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immersion foot occurs from prolonged exposure to what temp range
just above freeze to 50F
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when does frostbite occur
when ice crystals form in the skin or deeper tissues after exposure at 32F
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what are the 2 frostbite classes
superficial | deep
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when should a frostbitten area not be thawed
possibility of refreeze
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when is a victim allowed to walk on frozen feet
when they have not thawed out
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how much iodine should be used to clean water
1 tab clean water | 2 tabs cloudy water
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how much time should be allowed for an iodine tab to dissolve
5 min
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when is boiled water safe to drink
rolling boil 15 sec
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what are dimensions of cat hole
1' wide 1' deep
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what are dimensions of straddle trench
4' long 1.5' deep 1' wide
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what type of PT carries are there
``` firemens one-man support one-man arms saddleback pack strap pistol belt improvised stretcher ```