First Aid

Question 1

What FM covers First Aid?

Answer 1

FM 4-25.11

Question 2

What is self aid?

Answer 2

Emergency treatment one applies to oneself

Question 3

Name some items that you might use for a splint from your military equipment?

Answer 3

Rifle, entrenching tool, tent poles and stakes, web belt, and bayonent

Question 4

what is the quickest way to splint a broken leg?

Answer 4

tie the broken leg securely to the unbroken leg

Question 5

how many pressure points, which can be used to control bleeding with fingers, thumbs, or hands are there on the human body?

Answer 5

11

Question 6

What is the object of first aid?

Answer 6

To stop bleeding; overcome shock; relieve pain; prevent infection

Question 7

What is the unique feature of type “O” blood

Answer 7

it is a universal donor

Question 8

When would you not remove a casualties clothing to expose a wound?

Answer 8

If in a chemical environment or if the clothing is stuck to the wound

Question 9

what soldiers are most likely to suffer heat injuries?

Answer 9

soldiers: not accustomed to the heat, overweight soldiers, prior heat casualties, and already dehydrated (alcohol use, diarrhea, or lack of water)

Question 10

What are the three categories of heat injuries.

Answer 10

heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke

Question 11

What are the signs and symptoms

Answer 11

cramping of the extremities, excessive sweating, adominanal cramps

Question 12

What is the treatment of heat cramps

Answer 12

move casulaty to cool shaded area, loosen or remove clothing, have them slowly drink water, seek medical attention

Question 13

What is the treatment of heat exhaustion

Answer 13

move casulaty to cool shaded area, loosen or remove clothing, have them slowly drink water, elevate imbs, seek medical attention

Question 14

What is the treatment of heat stroke

Answer 14

move casualty to cool shaded area, loosen or remove clothing, spray or pour water on them, massage extremities and skin, elevate limbs, slowly drink water, seek medical attention immediately

Question 15

Two types of fractures

Answer 15

open and closed fractures

Question 16

What are signs of open fracture

Answer 16

bone protruding through skin, bleeding

Question 17

signs of closed fracture

Answer 17

swelling, distortion, deformity, unless body positions

Question 18

What do you do first with an open fracture

Answer 18

stop bleeding

Question 19

how tight should the turniquit be

Answer 19

enough to stop bright red bleeding

Question 20

three types of bleeding

Answer 20

atrial bleeding, venous bleeding, capillary bleeding

Question 21

four common areas for check pulse

Answer 21

wrist, neck, groin, ankle

Question 22

how to treat shock

Answer 22

PELCRN, position casualty on back, elevate the legs, loosen clothing, reassure, notify med personnel

Question 23

How to stop bleeding

Answer 23

apply field dressing, manual pressure, elevate limb, apply pressure dressing, digital pressure, apply turniquet

Question 24

what is cpr

Answer 24

cardiopulmonary receitation

Question 25

When do you stop cpr

Answer 25

person starts breathing on own, physically can’t continue, doctor tells you stop, relieved by others

Question 26

rescue breathing

Answer 26

mouth to mouth and mouth to nose

Question 27

what does aids stand for

Answer 27

Acquired Immune deficiency syndrom

Question 28

what is aids

Answer 28

the end stage of hiv infection

Question 29

how long is manual pressure applied for bleeding

Answer 29

5-10 minutes

Question 30

what should you do before leaving a unconscious casulaty

Answer 30

place on side as to not choke on own vomit

Question 31

what does cold stand for

Answer 31

keep it clean, avoid overheating, wear it loose, keep it dry

Question 32

What are the 8 steps in evaluating a casualty

Answer 32

check for: responsiveness, breathing, pulse, bleeding, shock, fractures, burns, possible concussions