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What is the primary role of an aerospace medical technician during a mass casualty event?
✔✔To assess and prioritize patients based on the severity of their injuries.
How should an aerospace medical technician handle a patient experiencing a seizure?
✔✔Protect the patient from injury and allow the seizure to run its course.
What is the most important consideration when treating a patient with a severe allergic reaction?
✔✔Administer epinephrine and monitor for signs of anaphylaxis.
What is the recommended position for a patient experiencing shock?
✔✔Place the patient in a supine position and elevate the legs.
What is the primary goal of performing CPR on an adult patient?
✔✔To restore circulation and oxygenation to the vital organs.
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,What is the correct procedure for applying a sterile dressing to a wound?
✔✔Clean the wound with a sterile solution, then apply the dressing without touching the wound.
What is the first action to take when encountering a patient with severe breathing difficulty?
✔✔Administer oxygen and assess the airway.
What is the most effective method for stabilizing a fractured limb in a field setting?
✔✔Immobilize the limb with a splint to prevent further injury.
How should an aerospace medical technician treat a patient with hypothermia in a deployed
setting?
✔✔Move the patient to a warm environment and gradually rewarm them.
What is the best practice for managing a patient with a deep burn injury?
✔✔Cool the burn with running water and cover it with a sterile dressing.
What should an aerospace medical technician do when encountering a patient with symptoms of
a heart attack?
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, ✔✔Administer aspirin if appropriate and prepare the patient for transport.
What is the most appropriate treatment for a patient experiencing dehydration?
✔✔Administer fluids intravenously or orally, depending on the severity.
What is the best response to a patient experiencing an asthma attack?
✔✔Administer a bronchodilator and monitor the patient’s symptoms.
What should be done if a patient is showing signs of a stroke?
✔✔Transport the patient immediately to a medical facility for evaluation.
What is the correct action for an aerospace medical technician when dealing with a patient who
is unconscious but breathing?
✔✔Place the patient in the recovery position to maintain an open airway.
What is the proper treatment for a sprained ankle in a deployed setting?
✔✔Apply ice to reduce swelling and elevate the ankle.
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