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14 Cards in this Set
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Name 11 pressure points
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up to low
temple jaw neck collar bone inner upper arm inner elbow wrist upper thigh groin knee ankle |
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symptom and treatment for shock
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shock is disruption
circulatory system vacant/lackluster eyes shallow/irregular bearthing cold/pale skin treatment: lay vic down feet elevated 6-12 inches cover to maintain body heat reassure vic |
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describe 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree burn
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1st - mildest, redness, increased warmth, tenderness and mild pain
2nd - red and blistered skin, severe pain 3rd - destroyed tissue skin and bone pain may be absence to destroyed nerves |
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s & t for heat exhaustion
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serious disturbance of blood flow to BHL brain heart lungs
skin is CMC cool moist clammy and sweating profusely move vic to cool or a/c area loosen clothing apply wet cloths head groin ankles fan vic but do not allow to be chilled 1tspn salt in a liter of water |
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heat stroke
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VERY serious condition caused by breakdown of sweating mechanism of body
vic is unable to eliminate excessive body heat building up S: hot/dry skin, uneven pupil dilation, and WEAK RAPID pulse t: reduce heat immediately DOUSING vic with cold water apply wet cold towels to body and move vic to coolest possible place maintain open airway place vic on back, with shoulders raised cold packs around vic shoulders neck use fan if available, cold water bath is very helpful |
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state difference between open and closed fracture
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open = open skin wound, bone fracture exposed
closed = closed skin wound, no break in skin, bone not exposed |
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three objectives of first aid
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save life
prevent further injury prevent infection |
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state 4 methods controlling bleeding
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direct pressure
elevation pressure point LAST RESORT: tourniquet |
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Who is the current CNO 2012
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RHYME CHIEFY NEEVY GREENY
Admiral Greenert Chief of Naval Operations |
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Who is the current SECNAV
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The honorable Ray Mabus
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Who is the current MCPON
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Master Chief
Rick West |
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electric shock
describe personnel rescue |
SHUT OFF POWER
USE NON CONDUCTING OBJECT PULL CONDUCTOR AWAY FROM VIC |
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electric shock
describe treatment |
administer artificial ventilation immediately after freeing vic from wire
check pulse if no pulse is felt, start CPR get vic to nearest med facility immediately |
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obstructed airway
describe clearing |
S: vic unable to talk, grasping pointing to the throat, exaggerated breathing effort, and skin turning blue
first, clear obstruction from food particles, objects, dentures if not effective, stand behind vic and wrap arms around vic's waist. grasp wrist and place thumb side of fist against vic's abdomen above the navel and just below ribs, 4 upward thrust to vic reclining = straddling one leg/ kneeling at hips |
