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First Aid FM 4-25.11 Flashcards

1
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What is MED EVAC?

A

Moving casualties

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2
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What is CAS EVAC?

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Movement of casualties using non medical assets w/o a specialized car

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What are the 3 steps in the evaluation of rescue operations?

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  1. Identify the task
  2. Evaluate the circumstances of rescue
  3. Plan the actions
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4
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What is self aid?

A

Emergency treatment that you apply yourself

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5
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What is the quickest way to splint a leg?

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Tie the broken leg securely to the unbroken leg

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6
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How many pressure points can be controlled with you fingertips, thumbs, and hands on the body?

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11

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7
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What is the object of first aid?

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To stop bleeding
Over come shock
Relieve pain
Prevent infection

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8
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What is first aid?

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The first care given to casualties before treatment by medical personnel

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9
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What is the unique feature of 0 type blood?

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Universal blood

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10
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How high should and injures limb be elevated above the heart to control bleeding ?

A

2-4 inches

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11
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What are the life saving steps?

A

Open the airway and restore bleeding
Stop the bleeding and protect the wound
Prevent shock

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12
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What is manual pressure?

A

Placing a hand on the dressing and exerting form pressure 5-10 min
- this is done when bleeding continues after a sterile field dressing is applied

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13
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Should a casualty be given food or water?

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No

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14
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Why should you dress and bandage the would as soon as possible?

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To protect the wound from further contamination and control the bleeding

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15
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What should you do to indicate the casualty has received a tourniquet?

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Mark their forehead with a T and note the time of the application

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16
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Should you ever loosen or remove a tourniquet?

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No only qualified medical personnel can

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17
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Where is tourniquet applied?

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On the upper arm

Above the knee on the thigh

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18
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Name 3 categories of head injuries?

A

Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke

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19
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What are the signs of heat cramps?

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Cramping of the extremities
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke

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20
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What is the treatment of heat cramps?

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Move the casualty to a cool shady area / improvise shade
Loosen clothing
Drink a canteen full of water

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21
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What are the signs and symptoms of heat stroke?

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Nausea 
Weakness
Confusion 
Seizures 
Red/ dry hot skin 
Collapse
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22
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What are the 2 basic types of fractures?

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Open (compound)

Closed (simple)

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23
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If a casualty were suspected of having a neck/ spinal injury trauma which method would you use to open their airway?

A

The jaw thrust technique

24
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With an open fracture, what should you do first?

A

stop the bleeding

25
Q

What is the basic proven principle in sprinting fractures?

A

Splint them where they lie

26
Q

What is the treatment for heat stroke?

A 
Move the casualty to a cool area 
Loosen clothing 
Elevate legs 
Spray/ pour water on them to cool body down 
Seek medical assistance immediately
27
Q

How tight should a tourniquet be?

A

Tightened until the bleeding stops

28
Q

Name 4 points for checking a pulse?

A

Neck
Wrist
Ankle
Groin

29
Q

What are signs and symptoms of shock?

A

Fast breathing
Nausea / vomiting
Clammy skin
Thirst

30
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What is the treatment of shock? (PELCRN)

A 
Position casualty on back 
Elevate the legs 
Loosen clothing 
Climatize 
Reassure (keep them calm) 
Notify medical personnel
31
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What is a heat injury?

A

A loss of water, and sweat while working in the heat or just general dehydration of the body

32
Q

What is CPR?

A

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - used to restore the heartbeat

33
Q

When can measures be taken to restore breathing in an individual be discontinued?

A

When a doctor tells you to stop
When other relive you
When you physically can’t continue
When the casualty starts breathing on their own

34
Q

Name 2 types of rescue breathing

A

Mouth to mouth

Mouth to nose

35
Q

When should a casualty be placed in the shock position?

A

When they have a head injury / abdominal pain/ or fractured spin or leg

36
Q

How long is direct manual pressure applied to control the breathing?

A

5-10 minutes

37
Q

What should you do prior to leaving an unconscious casualty?

A

Turn their head to the side to prevent them choking on their own vomit

38
Q

What does COLD stand for?

A

Keep it CLEAN
avoid OVERHEATING
wear it LOOSE and in layers
Keep it DRY

39
Q

What are the 8 steps for evaluating a casualty?

A 
Responsiveness 
Breathing 
Pulse 
Bleeding shock 
Fractures
Burns 
Possible concussions
40
Q

What is the first indication of frost bite?

A

The skin becomes numb and white particles and patches form on it

41
Q

What do you do to treat frost bite?

A

Remove clothing from effective area, warm with body heat, dress the area, and seek medical help

42
Q

When should an airtight dressing be applied to a sucking chest wound?

A

As the individual breathes out

43
Q

What do you do with exposed abdominal organs?

A

Wrap them with dry, clean material and place them on the abdomen

44
Q

In reference to carrying a casualty, what are the 2 man methods?

A

2 man support carry
2 man arms carry
2 hand seat carry
4 hand seat carry

45
Q

What are the one man methods of carrying a casualty?

A

Fireman’s carry
Saddle back carry
Pistol belt carry
Supporting carry

46
Q

Should you put any type of cream on a burn?

A

No

47
Q

What are the 4 types of burns?

A

Thermal
Chemical
Electrical
Laser

48
Q

What are the categories used in a medical evacuation?

A

Urgent - within 2 hours
Priority - within 4 hours
Routine - within 24 hours

49
Q

What is the first step in the first aid of a burn victim?

A

Remove the casualty from the source of the burn

50
Q

What are the 2 prescribed ways for opening the airway?

A

Jaw thrust

Head tilt/ chin lift

51
Q

What is TC3?

A

Tactical
Combat
Casualty
Care

52
Q

What is care under fire?

A 
Care given at sight of injury 
ONLY apply tourniquet 
- ask if they’re okay
- can they return fire 
- can they move to cover 
- can they apply self aid
53
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What is tactical field care?

A

• Care given while under cover
• RE CHECK THE TOURNIQUET
H- (hemorrhage) blood sweep - check neck / under arms/ groin treat major wounds
A- (airway) head tilt chin lift- place lubed NPA if needed
B- (breathing) expose chest- take blouse/ ITOV off- look listen feel for equal rise and fall of chest
C- (circulation) check pulse- is the skin cool/ clammy? Loosen restrictive clothing - treat for shock
D- (Decision) call 9 line- prepare for EVAC

54
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What is tactical evacuation?

A

•Care given while being evacuated
•Fill out TC3 card
•Put space blanket on litter and put casualty on litter (check for exit wounds if you have a 2nd person helping you)
Thorough checks Re assess pulse/ tourniquets/ major bleeding areas / then treat minor bleeding areas

55
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How do you treat for shock?

A

Use casualties ACH (or improvised item) to elevate legs above heart
And put blanket around them (taco the casualty into space blanket so you can still treat them)

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