EAWS - Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist First Aid and CPR Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to the EAWS PQS, which of the following are the three primary objectives of first aid?

Accepted Answer

Prevent further injury, prevent infection, and prevent the loss of life

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Diagnose the injury, transport the victim, and file a report

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Stop bleeding, splint fractures, and administer medication

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Assess the scene, call for help, and provide comfort

Question 2

A fellow sailor on the flight deck suffers a deep laceration to their forearm that is bleeding profusely. After applying direct pressure, which of the following is the next recommended step for controlling the bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Apply pressure to the brachial pressure point

Answer

Immediately apply a tourniquet above the wound

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Lower the arm below the heart

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Clean the wound with hydrogen peroxide

Question 3

During CPR on an adult victim, what is the correct sequence of actions according to current American Heart Association guidelines adopted by the Navy?

Accepted Answer

Compressions, Airway, Breathing (C-A-B)

Answer

Airway, Breathing, Compressions (A-B-C)

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Breathing, Compressions, Airway (B-C-A)

Answer

Airway, Compressions, Breathing (A-C-B)

Question 4

A maintainer accidentally touches a hot exhaust component and receives a burn that is red, blistered, and causes severe pain. How would this burn be classified?

Accepted Answer

Second-degree

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First-degree

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Fourth-degree

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Superficial

Question 5

Which of the following is the most appropriate immediate action for a shipmate who has fainted but is still breathing?

Accepted Answer

Have them sit with their head between their knees or lie them down

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Force them to drink water immediately

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Shake them vigorously to restore consciousness

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Prop them up into a sitting position against a bulkhead

Question 6

What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for single-rescuer adult CPR?

Accepted Answer

30 compressions to 2 breaths

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15 compressions to 2 breaths

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5 compressions to 1 breath

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10 compressions to 1 breath