First Aid Flashcards
What is Self-Aid?
Emergency treatment one applies to oneself
Name some items that you might use as a splint from your military equipment
- Bayonet
- Rifle
- Entrenching tool
- Tent poles and stakes
- Your own leg
What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg?
Tie the broken leg securely to the unbroken leg
How many pressure points, which can be used to control bleeding with fingers, thumbs or hands
are there on the human body?
11
What is the object of first aid?
- To stop bleeding
- Overcome shock
- Relieve pain
- Prevent infection
What FM covers first aid for soldiers?
FM4-25.II
What TC covers First Aid?
TC 4-02.1
What is First Aid?
Aid given before treatment by medical professionals is available
What is the unique feature of type “O” blood?
It is a universal donor
How high should an injured limb be elevated above the heart to control bleeding?
2 to 4 inches
What are the lifesaving steps? (The ABC’s of medical treatment)
- Open the airway and restore breathing
- Stop the bleeding/ Protect the wound
- Prevent shock
Should a casualty be given water to drink?
He should not eat or drink
Why should you dress and bandage the wound as soon as possible?
To protect the wound from further contamination of germs, and also to control the bleeding
Should you ever remove or loosen a tourniquet?
No, only qualified medical personnel can do that
Name 3 categories of heat injuries
- Heat cramps
- Heat exhaustion
- Heat stroke
What are the signs and symptoms of heat cramps?
- Cramping in the extremities (arms and legs)
- Abdominal Cramps (stomach)
- Excessive Sweating
What are the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion?
- Excessive sweating with pale, moist, cool skin
- Headache
3, Weakness - Dizziness
- Loss of appetite
- Cramping
- Nausea (with or without vomiting)
- Urge to defecate
- Chills (Gooseflesh)
- Rapid Breathing
- Tingling of Hands/Feet
- confusion
What would the treatment be for heat exhaustion?
- Move the casualty to a shady area or improvise shade if none is available.
- Loosen or remove his clothing and boots (unless in a chemical environment); pour water on
him and fan him. - Have him slowly drink at least one canteen of water.
- Elevate his legs.
- If possible, the casualty should not participate in strenuous activity for the remainder of the
day. - Monitor the casualty until the symptoms are gone, or medical assistance arrives.
What are two basic types of fractures?
- Open (compound}
- Closed (simple}
What is CPR?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, it is used to restore a heartbeat
Name two types of rescue breathing
- Mouth to mouth
- Mouth to nose
Name the four types of burns
- Thermal
- Electrical
- Chemical
- Laser
