Title: Identify first-aid terms and abbreviations (e.g., ABC [Airway, Breathing, Circulation], signs, symptoms, and shock).
Course: Army JROTC II (09052-36)

Identification should include

- ABC—(airway, breathing, circulation) the basic actions to be performed on a distressed or unconscious subject to ensure airflow
- signs—what the examiner can objectively see
- symptoms—what a patient subjectively complains of
- shock—a state in which the body is hypoperfused, resulting in inadequate oxygenation of cells, tissues, and organs.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the consequences of failure to know terms and abbreviations?
- How do abbreviations and acronyms contribute to memory of first-aid terms and procedures?