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You're treating an Airman that you suspect may have internal bleeding What should you not do?
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Get the victim to walk while keeping her as alert as possible
get the victim to walk while keeping her as alert as possible
Panic.
Get the victim to walk while keeping her as alert as possible.
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If you are treating an airman that you suspect may have internal bleeding what should you do?
You should not move the victim except as necessary. The person should not be given anything to eat or drink. You should watch for signs of shock and locate a proper medical facility as quickly as possible. Loss of fluids can be treated by IV where available.
If you're treating an airman that you suspect may have internal bleeding what should you not do?
You should not move the victim except as necessary. The person should not be given anything to eat or drink. You should watch for signs of shock and locate a proper medical facility as quickly as possible. Loss of fluids can be treated by IV where available.
19 You're treating a wounded Airman You realize that he has probably lost approximately 2 liters of blood because the patient shows what signs?
Cool, clammy skin; fast, weak pulse; paleness; trouble breathing; swollen abdomen if internal bleeding; huge puddle of blood under the Airman.
You're treating an Airman who cut his hand while using a radial saw The cut is open and bleeding?
Apply direct pressure.
If you have managed to stop the bleeding but you realize the Airman appears confused and anxious You suspect that the Airman is suffering from shock You think back to when you took the Self-Aid and Bu?
Confusion and ansxiety are indications that the Airman is in shock. Other early signs and symptoms that the Airman may exhibit are a weak pulse and pale, cool, or clammy skin.
If you have managed to stop the bleeding, but you realize the Airman appears confused and anxious You suspect that the Airman is suffering from shock You think back to when you took the Self-Aid and B?
Confused and anxiety are indications that the Airman is in shock. Other early signs and symptoms that the Airman may exhibit are a weak pulse and pale, cool, or clammy skin.
Prior to treating an Airman your evaluation reveals that he is experiencing shortness of breath and you hear hissing sounds coming from his chest. Based on your evaluation you suspect what?
An open chest wound.
You are treating an Airman who has sustained face and mouth injuries from a HMMWVa?
Facial and mouth injuries are the type of injuries that bleed the most so it is important to put pressure on those wounds to slow the bleeding. Once the bleeding has slowed, determine if any of the wounds need stitches or not.
What should you do immediately if an Airman has collapsed on the flightline due to a heat and you suspect that it is a heat stoke?
Immediately remove the Airman from the heat and cool by fanning or cool cloths.
Since you suspect the Airman is suffering from shock what steps can you take to prevent the situation from worsening?
You've gotten the bleeding under control, and you are monitoring the Airman's breathing. You grab his shirt from the forklift, and cover him to keep him warm, but take care not to overheat him. Since his leg is injured, you decide not to elevate it. He asks you from some water. You tell him he will have to wait until the medis get there and that they are on the way.
What should you remind the airman to do when treating someone for heat exhaustion or heat stroke?
remove victim from heated area
An Airman in your unit is not breathing and appears to be unconscious You suspect there may be a neck injury?
head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver
