FM 4-25.11 Flashcards
What is self aid?
Emergency treatment one applies to one self
Name some items that you might use to splint from military equipment?
- Bayonnet
- tent poles and stakes
- Entrenching tool
- rifle
- web belt
What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg?
Tie the broken leg securely to the unbroken leg
What FM covers first aid?
FM 4-25.11
How many pressure points, which can be used to control bleeding with fingers, thumb or hands are in the human body?
11
What is the object of first aid?
To prevent bleeding
Overcome shock
Relieve pain
Prevent infection
What is unique about the type “ O “ blood?
It is a universal donor
When would you not remove casualties clothing to expose wound?
If in a chemical environment or if the clothing is stuck to the wound
What soldiers are most likely to suffer heat injuries
Soldiers not accustomed to heat, overweight soldiers, prior heat casualties, and soldiers dehydrated due to alcohol use, diarrhea, or lack of water.
How high should an injured limb be elevated above the heart to control bleeding?
2 to 4 inched
What are the life saving steps ( ABC’s of medical treatment )?
Open the airway and restore breathing
Stop bleeding / protect wound
Prevent shock
When applying splint, where should the bandages be tied?
The bandages should be tied with knots against the splint
Whose first aid dressing should be used on a casualty?
Use casualty’s field dressing
How should ends of an improved pressure dressing be tied?
Tie ends together in a non slip knot, directly over the wound site.
What is manual pressure ?
Pressure applied to control bleeding
Should casualty be given water to drink?
Casualty should not eat or drink
Why would you dress and bandage a wound as soon as possible?
To protect the wound from further contamination of germs, and also to control the bleeding
What should you do to indicate that the casualty has received a tourniquet?
Mark a T on the forehead, and write the time you applied the tourniquet if possible
Should you ever remove or lossen a tourniquet?
No only qualified medical personnel
Where is a tourniquet applied ?
Place tourniquet around the limb, between the wound
How can you prevent athletes foot?
Keep your feet clean, foot powder, and change socks everyday
Name 3 categories of heat injuries?
Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
What are signs and symptoms of heat cramps?
Cramping in the extremities
Abdominal cramps
Excessive sweating
What are some signs of open fracture?
Bleeding
Bone sticking out the skin
Check for pulse
What is the treatment for heat cramps ?
Move casualty to a cool place
Loosen clothing
Slowly drink a canteen of water
Seek medical assistance if cramps continue
What signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion?
Excessive sweating with pale, moist, cool skin
Headache
Weaknesss
Dizziness
Loss of appetite
Cramping
Nausea
Confusion
What would the treatment be for heat exhaustion?
Move casualty to a cool place.
Loosen or remove clothing , pour water on him and fan him
Elevate legs
Slowly drink a canteen of water