First Aid Flashcards
0
Q
How do you stop bleeding?
A
- Apply field dressing
- Apply manual pressure
- Elevate
- Apply pressure dressing
- Apply tourniquet
1
Q
What FM covers First Aid
A
FM 4-25.11
2
Q
What are the 4 types of burns?
A
Electrical
Thermal
Chemical
Laser
3
Q
What are signs of shock?
A
Cool, pale, clammy skin Confusion Nausea or vomiting Restlessness or nervousness Loss of blood Thirst Fast breathing Fainting Excessive perspiration Blotched or bluish skin (mouth & lips)
4
Q
When should a casualty not be placed in the shock position?
A
Head injury
Abdominal wound
Un-splinted leg fracture(s)
5
Q
Ratio of pumps to breaths for one and two man rescue?
A
1= 15/2 2= 5/1
6
Q
3 categories of heat injury?
A
Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
7
Q
5 types of cold & wet wether injuries?
A
Frostbite Hypothermia Trench foot Chilblain Snow blindness
8
Q
How is trench/immersion foot caused?
A
Long exposure to wet/cold
32-50 degrees F
9
Q
What is the best one man carry used to transport casualty long distances?
A
Pistol belt carry
10
Q
What are the 4 life saving steps?
A
Clear airway
Stop bleeding
Protect wound
Treat for shock
11
Q
9-line
A
- Location
- Frequency
- PT by precedence
- Equipment
- Number of PT
- Security of site
- Method of marking
- Nationality
- NBC
