A6. A constricting band is a pad, a band, and adevice for tightening the band so that theblood vessels will be compressed. Only use aconstricting band when hemorrhage can’t becontrolled any other way. Constricting bandsare used above the wound. They aren’t usedfor wounds on the head, neck, or body.A7. When a constricting band or a battle dressing hasbeen applied, only medical personnel shouldrelease/remove it.A8. A battle dressing is a combination compressand bandage, in which a sterile gauze pad isfastened to a gauze, muslin, or adhesivebandage.A9. When applying a battle dressing, you shouldmake sure that the dressing covers the entirewound.REVIEW 4 ANSWERSA1. Shock is a condition where the bloodcirculation is seriously disturbed.A2. The symptoms of shock in a person are—a. Weak and rapid pulseb. Shallow, rapid, and irregular breathingc. Lower temperature—the arms, face, andlegs feel cold to the touchd. Sweatinge. Pale skin color; however, in some cases, itmay be bluish or reddishf. Dilated (enlarged) pupilsg. Thirst and an feeling of weakness,faintness, or dizzinessA3. True, you should keep an injured person warmenough to be comfortable, but not warm enoughto become overheated.A4. If you suspect that a person is in shock, youshould keep the person lying flat on his/herback with the feet slightly elevated (raised) sothat the position encourages the blood to flowback to the brain.REVIEW 5 ANSWERSA1. In the Navy, the most frequent suicide victim isan enlisted male between 17 and 24 years oldand in paygrades E-1 through E-6.A2. The most common causes of suicide are—a. Breakup of a close relationshipb. Death of a loved onec. Loss of social or financial statusd. Effects of drugs and/or alcoholA3. Depression is often associated with suicide.A4. Some actions you can take if you believesomeone is suicidal are—a. Take all threats seriouslyb. Confront the problemc. Answer cries for helpd. Let the person know you caree. Listenf. Get professional helpg. Don’t leave the person aloneREVIEW 6 ANSWERSA1. Burns are defined as follows:a. First-degree burn—Mildest burn. Slightredness, tenderness, and increasedtemperature of the burned area.b. Second-degree burn—More serious thanfirst-degree burn. Inner skin may bedamaged, blistering, severe pain, somedehydration, and possible shock.c. Third-degree burn—Most serious burn.Skin is destroyed and possibly tissue andmuscle beneath it. Skin may be charred orwhite and lifeless (from scalds). Some formof shock will result.14-34
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