5.
When inflating the MAST, you should inflate
____________
sections at
the same time.
6.
You are inflating a MAST applied to a casualty. When should you stop inflating?
a. The casualty's blood pressure stabilizes.
b. You hear a loud, constant sound from the air release valve.
c.
The Velcro strips begin to crackle and stretch.
d. Any of the above happen.
7.
When should the MAST be deflated?
a. Never.
b. When the patient stabilizes.
c.
When ordered by a qualified physician who is familiar with the MAST.
8.
A casualty has a severe head injury. What effect, if any, will this have upon your
decision to apply medical anti-shock trousers to the casualty?
a. No effect; apply the MAST.
b. Apply the MAST, but inflate only to one-half normal pressure.
c.
The MAST should not be applied to the casualty unless ordered by the
physician.
9.
List six types of shock:
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