Control Operation – Medical Aid

Control Operation – Medical Aid Question Asked: Asked: As with heat burns burns the damage of frostbite /hypothermia /hypothermia may be either superficial or deep, and the affected tissues may be destroyed. What kind of first aid should be given a person with frostbite ? hould Answer: !and or body heat the affected parts skin"to"skin #e.g. #e.g. fro$en hand in persons opposite armpit...%

Question Asked: What is the first sign and symptom of a &ardiac 'nfarction? hould Answer: udden crushing, vice"like vice"like pain in the centre of the chest.

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Questi Question on Aske Asked: d: 'f *out *outh h " to " *outh *outh #*"+ #*"+""*% vent ventila ilatio tion n by itse itself lf is is unsuccessful and the casualtys heart stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform -ternal &hest &ompression #-&&% in conunction with *"+"*. When performing -&&, where do you  place your hand on the casualtys body? body? houl hould d Answ Answer: er: 0lace 0lace the heel heel of one hand, hand, two finger finger breadt breadths hs abov abovee the bottom of breastbone. &over the hand with the heel of the other hand.

Questi Question on Aske Asked: d: A sever severee blow blow to or or a heavy heavy fall fall on the the upper upper part part of of the abdome abdomen n #solar pleus% can upset the regularity of breathing. What is the symptoms and signs? houl hould d Answ Answer: er: 1iff 1ifficu iculty lty in breath breathing ing in and the casual casualty ty may be unable to speak. Questi Question on Aske Asked: d: A faint faint is a brief brief loss loss of cons conscio ciousn usness ess of no no more more than than momentary duration caused by a temporary reduction in the flow of blood to the brain.!ow to prevent anyone from fainting? houl hould d Answ Answer: er: +ell the the person person to sit down down and and lean lean forwar forward d with with the head between the knees taking deep breaths. Questi Question on Aske Asked: d: houl hould d Ans Answe wer: r:

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Question Asked: &hemical burns in eyes or on the skin can cause severe damage. ome chemicals may be absorbed through the skin and cause widespread and sometimes fatal damage within the body. What is the first main treatment if someone is a victim of chemical burns? hould Answer: 4emove any contaminated clothing and flood the affected area with slowly running water. *ake sure that the contaminated water drains away freely and safely.

Question Asked: A burn may occur when electricity of high current and voltage  passes through the body. *ost damage occurs at the points of  entry and eit of electricity. What is the treatment of electrical  burns? hould Answer: 0lace sterile dressing over the burn and secure with a  bandage. Question Asked: After checked for open airway, given the first two inflations and checked the pulse to make sure that the heart is beating, what is the rate of inflations given until natural breathing is restored ? hould Answer: 56 " 57 times per minute Question Asked: A casualty suddenly loses consciousness and falls to the ground letting out a strange cry. +he pasient is red"blue in the face and froth may appear around the mouth. 8ou are witnessing a maor  epileptic attack. What should you do? hould Answer: 9oose tight clothing, ask all unnecessary bystanders to leave and carefully place something soft under the head. 'f casualty is unconscious, place the person in 4ecovery position.

Question Asked: 8ou are part of a team of two irst Aiders in a resuscitation situation. What is the rhythm of resuscitation with two irst Aiders? hould Answer: 3 compressions after every 5 inflation Question Asked: hould Answer:

What should (;+ be given to a patient suffering from diarrhea? *ilk  

Question Asked: evere pains in the chest occur when the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart, become too narrow for sufficient oygenated blood to reach the muscles of the heart. (ormally these attacks only last a few minutes, and the pain stops if the casualty rests. What kind of medicine to be taken when an Angina 0ectoris attack occurs? hould Answer: (itro glycerine tablets.

Question Asked: 1ue to eposure to heat fatigue, heat stroke and dehydration, what is the maimum recommended effective temperature #-+% for full work load in enclosed spaces? hould Answer: 2<.3=& - +?

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8ou are witnessing someone about to faint. What are the +he person may be very pale, and pulse is slow at first

Question Asked: A person slowly feel more sleepy and thirsty.+he skin and slimhinner become very dry and there is a sweet taste of the  breath. +he glukose reaction shows positive. What kind of  medicine will the person need as soon as possible? hould Answer: 'nsuline.

Question Asked: 'f *outh " to " *outh #*"+"*% ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualtys heart stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform -ternal &hest &ompression #-&&% in conunction with *"+"*. What is the complete rate when  performing -&&? hould Answer: &omplete 53 compressions at the rate of >< compressions per minute Question Asked: 'f a person is in a state of shock, what of the following is the correct thing of you to do? hould Answer: +reat and reassure the casualty and stay with the person at all times. Question Asked: nconscious casualties who are breathing and whose hearts are  beating should be placed in the 4ecovery 0osition. What is the 4ecovery 0osition? hould Answer: As shown in figure 5.

Question Asked: nfortunately an insect has become lodged in the ear. !ow to remove the insect? hould Answer: @ently flood the casualtys ear with terpid water so that the insect will float out. Question Asked: A diabetic has eaten too little food and the person may feel di$$y and lightheaded. +he skin becomes pale, with profuse sweathing. 9imbs may begin to tremble and pulse becomes rapid. +he urine glukose reaction is negative. What kind of medicine will the  person need as soon as possible? hould Answer: ugar lump, sugar drink or something sweet. Question Asked: hould Answer:

What will you serve seafarers who have been eposed to heat? &old drinks and salt.

Question Asked: 'f *outh " to " *outh #*"+"*% ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualtys heart stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform -ternal &hest &ompression #-&&% in conunction with *"+"*. What is the rhythm when performing *"+"* in combination with -&& with one irst Aider only ? hould Answer: 53 compressions followed by 6 full ventilations.

Question Asked: +here are three levels of burning, namely:uperficial 'ntermediate1eep burns # also called full"thickness burns% A large burn will almost certainly contain areas of all three grades. !ow many per cent of the body may be burned before the danger  of lifetreatning shock occur? hould Answer: 53 percent. Question Asked: 'nflatable splints are made in various si$es and are shaped to the upper and lower limbs. What is the advantages of an inflatable splint? hould Answer: 't is more easy to give correct pressure to the fractured/inured area, and the control of swelling and  bleeding is more easy to observe.

Question Asked: +he A)&"rules are an important part of the irst Aiders know how. What does the irst Aid A)&"rules stands for? hould Answer: Airway )reathing &irculation Question Asked: nconscious casualties who are breathing and whose hearts are  beating should be placed in the 4ecovery 0osition. What is the 4ecovery 0osition? hould Answer: +he patient placed in a Bface "to"the"floorB position, and with arms and legs arranged in order to stabili$e this  position. Question Asked: 'f a person has been overcome by fumes from toic cargoes such as acetone cyanohydrin and has ceased breathing, you would: hould Answer: Wait for a resuscitator to be brought from the ships first aid locker and use it?

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Which muscle is the most persevering one in the body? +he heart.

Question Asked: 't is important that a compress is done correctly. ;ne of the alternative signs , after completed compress bandage, shows that the bandage may be to tight. Which one? hould Answer: welling below the bandage and heavy pain. Question Asked: hock is a manifestation of changes in which the circulation fails  because either pressure or volume of circulating blood has fallen to a dangerous level. What is the skin colour of a pasient in shock? hould Answer: 0ale or grey.

Question Asked: +reatment of burns and scalds depends on the severity of the inury. What is the correct thing to do for minor burns and scalds? hould Answer: 0lace the inured part under slowly running cold water  for at least 5< minutes, but preferably until the pain is gone. 'f no water is available, use any cold, harmless liCuid.

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'n which way may intake of poisonous material occur? All mentioned.

Question Asked: hould Answer: radio when needed.

What is the purpose of a *edico *essage? &all an hospital for professional medical assistance by

Question Asked: Abdominal +hrust is the name on a techniCue which involves applying a series of thrusts to the upper abdomen in an attempt to force air out of a choking casualtys lungs. !ow to perform this techniCue? hould Answer: tand behind the casualty. &lench your fist with the tumb inwards in the center of upper abdomen. @rasp your fist with your other hand and pull Cuickly inwards. Question Asked: un rays and light reflected from a bright surface #e.g. sea%D can cause damage to the skin and eyes. What is this type of burn called? hould Answer: 4adiation burns. Question Asked: hould Answer:

!ow will you treat a seasick person? 9eave him in bed or reCuest him to have some fresh air.

Question Asked: Water Eel is a uniCue product regarding protection and first aid of   burns. Water Eel is delivered in different si$es. )iggest is a carpet with the si$e 5>6cm  536 cm. What is the highest temperature the Water Eel carpet is resistant against? hould Answer: 532< & Question Asked: +he passage of electrical current through the body may result in severe and sometimes fatal inuries. 8ou are witness to man getting electric current through his body and is stuck to the dangerous area. 't is impossible to switch off the current by any main switch. !ow to break the current safely? hould Answer: tand on dry insulating material and pull the person away with isolating material. Question Asked: A strain occurs when a muscle or group of muscles is over" stretched and possibly torn, by violent or sudden movement. train can be caused by lifting heavy weights incorrectly. +he treatment of strain may be remembered as the word 4'&-.What is 4'&- an abbreviation for? hould Answer: 4est, 'ce, &ompression, -levation.

Question Asked: Which position is the best to stop bleeding from the nose? hould Answer: itting on a chair, leaning forward, with two fingers  pressing the nose together. Question Asked: nfortunately a fish hook has entered someones finger. +he barb of the hook is even inside the skin. !ow to remove the fish hook?

hould Answer: 0ush the hook through the skin until the barb protrudes, then cut the hook between the barb and the skin and gently withdraw the hook. Question Asked: nconscious casualties who are breathing and whose hearts are  beating should be placed in the 4ecovery 0osition. Why is this  position so important? hould Answer: +he position ensures that an open airway is maintained.