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What is self aid?

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Emergency treatment one applies to one self

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Name some items that you might use to splint from military equipment?

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  • Bayonnet
  • tent poles and stakes
  • Entrenching tool
  • rifle
  • web belt
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What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg?

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Tie the broken leg securely to the unbroken leg

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What FM covers first aid?

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FM 4-25.11

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How many pressure points, which can be used to control bleeding with fingers, thumb or hands are in the human body?

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11

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What is the object of first aid?

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To prevent bleeding

Overcome shock

Relieve pain

Prevent infection

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What is unique about the type “ O “ blood?

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It is a universal donor

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When would you not remove casualties clothing to expose wound?

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

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What soldiers are most likely to suffer heat injuries

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Soldiers not accustomed to heat, overweight soldiers, prior heat casualties, and soldiers dehydrated due to alcohol use, diarrhea, or lack of water.

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How high should an injured limb be elevated above the heart to control bleeding?

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2 to 4 inched

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What are the life saving steps ( ABC’s of medical treatment )?

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Open the airway and restore breathing

Stop bleeding / protect wound

Prevent shock

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When applying splint, where should the bandages be tied?

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The bandages should be tied with knots against the splint

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Whose first aid dressing should be used on a casualty?

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Use casualty’s field dressing

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How should ends of an improved pressure dressing be tied?

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Tie ends together in a non slip knot, directly over the wound site.

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What is manual pressure ?

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Pressure applied to control bleeding

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Should casualty be given water to drink?

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Casualty should not eat or drink

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Why would you dress and bandage a wound as soon as possible?

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To protect the wound from further contamination of germs, and also to control the bleeding

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

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Mark a T on the forehead, and write the time you applied the tourniquet if possible

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Should you ever remove or lossen a tourniquet?

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No only qualified medical personnel

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Where is a tourniquet applied ?

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Place tourniquet around the limb, between the wound

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How can you prevent athletes foot?

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Keep your feet clean, foot powder, and change socks everyday

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Name 3 categories of heat injuries?

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Heat cramps

Heat exhaustion

Heat stroke

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What are signs and symptoms of heat cramps?

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Cramping in the extremities

Abdominal cramps

Excessive sweating

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What are some signs of open fracture?

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Bleeding

Bone sticking out the skin

Check for pulse

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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
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What signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion?
Excessive sweating with pale, moist, cool skin Headache Weaknesss Dizziness Loss of appetite Cramping Nausea Confusion
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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
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What are signs and symptoms of heat stroke?
Headaches Weaknesss Dizziness Cramping Nausea Confusion
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If a casualty were suspected of having a neck/spinal injury or severe head trauma, which method would you use for opening air way?
The jaw thrust technique, in most cases it can be done without extending the neck
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What would the treatment be for heat stroke?
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
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What are two basics type of fractures?
Open (compound) | Closed (simple)
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What are some signs of closed fracture
Swelling Discoloration Deformity Unusual body position Check for pulse
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With an open fracture what should you do first?
Stop the bleeding
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What is the basic proven principle in splinting fractures?
Splint them where they lie
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How tight should a tourniquet be?
Tight enough where the bright red bleeding stops
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What are 3 types of bleeding?
Arterial - blood is bright red will spurt with heart beat Venous - blood is dark red and flows in steady stream Capillary- blood oozes from the wound
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What is a heat injury?
Loss of water and salt
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What is the greatest preventive measure for disease?
Cleanliness
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What is treatment for shock?
Position casualty on their back Elevate legs Loosen clothing at neck waist or wherever binding Acclimatize ( prevent too hot or too cold) Reassure (keep casualty calm ) Notify medical personnel
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What are some signs or symptoms of shock
Clammy skin Nervousness Thirst Loss of blood Confusion
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How do you stop bleeding?
Apply field dressing Manual pressure Elevate the limb Apply pressure dressing Digital pressure Apply tourniquet
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What is CPR?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, used to restore heartbeat
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What is AIDS ?
AIDS is the end stage of HIV infection
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Name two types of rescue breathing?
Mouth to mouth Mouth to nose
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What do the letters to AIDS stand for?
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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When should a casualty not be placed in a shock position?
Head injury Abdominal wound Fractured leg
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How long is manual pressure applied to control bleeding?
5 to 10 minutes
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What should you do prior to leaving an unconscious casualty?
Turn their head to the side to prevent from them choking on their own vomit
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When should a tourniquet be used to stop bleeding?
As the last resort when everything else has failed or when an arm or leg has been severed off.
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What does COLD stand for?
Key word in cold protection Kept it CLEAN Avoid OVERHEATING Wear it LOOSE and in layers And Keep it DRY
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What are 8 steps in evaluating a casualty?
Responsiveness Breathing Pulse Bleeding Shock Fractures Burns Possible concussions
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What is the first indication of frost bite?
Skin becomes numb and white particles/ patches form on it
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What do you do to treat frostbite?
Remove clothing from affected area, warm with body heat, dress area and seek medical help
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When should an air tight dressing be applied to a sucking chest wound?
As the individual breaths out
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How should you position a casualty with an open abdominal wound?
On his back with his knees up to relieve abdominal pressure.
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What do you do with exposed abdominal organs?
Wrap them in dry clean material and place on top of the abdomen.
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How do you take the carotid pulse?
Feel for the pulse on the side of the casualty’s neck closest to you using your first two index fingers
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In reference to carrying a casualty, what are two man methods?
Two man support carry Two man arms carry Two man fire and aft carry Four hand seat carry Two hand seat carry
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In reference to carrying a casualty, what are the one man methods?
Fireman carry Supporting carry Arms carry Saddleback carry Pack strap carry Pistol belt carry Pistol belt drag Neck drag
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Should you put any medication or cream on a burn?
No
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Name four types of burns?
Electrical Thermal Chemical Laser
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What is the primary objective in the treatment of burns?
Lessen or prevent shock, and infection
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What are three categories of medical evacuation?
Urgent - within 2 hours Priority - within 4 hours Routine- within 24 hours
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What is the first aid procedure for white phosphorus casualty?
Smother the flame by submerging the affected area in water or pack with mud, the. Remove particles by brushing them or picking them out
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What is the first step in the first aid of a burn victim?
Remove casualty from the source of the burn
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What is the major cause of tooth decay and gum disease?
Dental plaque
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What are the 9 mild symptoms of nerve agent poisoning?
Unexplained runny nose Unexplained headache Sudden drooling Difficulty seeing Tightness in chest Sweating Stomach cramps Nausea Tachycardia ( rapid heart beat)
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What are 11 severe symptoms of nerve agent poisoning?
Confused behavior Wheezing Severely pinpointed pupils Red eyes with tearing Vomiting Severe muscular twitching and general weakness Involuntary urination Convulsions Unconsciousness Respiratory failure Bradycardia slow heart beat

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