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FMF 105 & 106 Flashcards

1
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What are the 9 common elements found in a combat environment? hint IF-HIV-CCCC

A 
Isolation
Fear
Homesickness
Individual discomfort
Violence
Casualties
Communication breakdown
Confusion
Continuous operations
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What are the 5 characteristics to overcome fear? hint MEDPM

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Morale
Esprit de Corps
Discipline
Proficiency
Motivation
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3
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This is utilized to memorize the troop leading step. Understanding this is the first step in applying it.

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BAMCIS

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What is “B” in BAMCIS

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Begin planning

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What is “A” in BAMCIS

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Arrange for reconnaissance

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What is “M” in BAMCIS

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Make reconnaissance

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What is “C” in BAMCIS

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Complete the plan

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What is “I” in BAMCIS

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Issue order

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What is “S” in BAMCIS

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Supervise

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I am an american, fighting in the armed forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

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Article 1 of the code of conduct

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I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

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Article 2 of the code of conduct

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If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

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Article 3 of the code of conduct

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If I become a POW, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them in every way.

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Article 4 of the code of conduct

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When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause.

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Article 5 of the code of conduct

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I will never forget that I am an american, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will tryst in my God and in the USA.

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Article 6 of the code of conduct

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16
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There are (HOW MANY) rights of a POW.

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11

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17
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At which step do you prepare the order?

A

Complete the plan

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18
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How many articles make up the Code of Conduct?

A

6

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19
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What are the rights of a POW?

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  • Sanitary, protective housing and clothing.
  • Sufficient amount of food to sustain good health.
  • Receive adequate medical care.
  • Necessary facilities for proper hygiene.
  • Practice reilious faith.
  • Send and receive mail (2 letters, 4 cards monthly).
  • Receive packages containing non-contraband items such as food, clothing, religious, and recreational materials.
  • Select a fellow POW to represent you.
  • Receive humane treatment.
  • Have a copy of Geneva Convention and it annexes.
  • Have a copy of camp regulations.
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20
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What is the acronym to remember responsibilities of performing paid labor as a POW?

A 
MUDD... not:
Military
Unhealthy
Dangerous
Degrading
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21
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What’re the 9 general first aid rules?

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Get organized – Preliminary Exam (scene safety) – ABCs – Disability – Expose – Reassure and comfort – Don PPE – Unconscious or semiconscious place victim on side – Carry litter feet first

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22
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Injuries require minor professional treatment

“Walking wounded”

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Class 1 (Tactical)

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23
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injuries require immediate life-sustaining measures and require a minimal amount of time, personnel, and supplies
“Immediate”

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Class 2 (Tactical)

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24
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Treatment delayed without jeopardy to life or loss of limb

“Delayed”

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Class 3 (Tactical)

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Require extensive treatment beyond immediate medical capabilities
“Expectant”

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Class 4 (Tactical)

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26
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Life-threatening illnesses or injuries

  • resp arrest/obstruction
  • open chest/abdomen wounds
  • femur fx
  • critical/complicated burns
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Priority 1 (non-tactical)

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27
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Serious but non-life-threatening

  • moderate blood loss
  • open/multiple fx
  • eye injuries
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Priority 2 (non-tactical)

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28
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Minor injuries

  • soft tissue injuries
  • simple fx
  • minor/moderate burns
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Priority 3 (non-tactical)

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29
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Dead or fatally injured

  • exposed brain matter
  • decapitation
  • incineration
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Priority 4 (non-tactical)

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30
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Define “triage”

A

French for “sort”

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31
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What’re the ABCDE’s of your primary survey?

A 
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Expose
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32
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(THIS) Is a rapid initial assessment to detect and treat life-threatening conditions that require immediate care

A

The primary survey

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33
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Ideally, the ABCDEs, status, and transport decision should be completed within how many minutes of arrival on the scene?

A

10 minutes

34
Q

Head, neck or spine injury refers to what in the ABCDEs?

A

Disability

35
Q

Brain damage occurs in 4-6 minutes after (WHAT) has stopped?

A

Breathing

36
Q

Cell death begins after how many minutes?

A

10 minutes

37
Q

(THIS) is a complete and detailed assessment consisting of a subjective interview and an objective examination, including vital signs and head-to-toe survey.

A

The secondary survey

38
Q 
Restlessness
Breathing labored shallow and irregular
Skin pale with clammy sweat
Patient may faint due to loss of too much blood
Dilated pupils
Blue/cyanotic lips
Pulse rapid, weak, thread

Are all signs of what?

A

Shock

39
Q

What are the three types of hemorrhage controls?

A

Pressure dressing
Pressure points
Tourniquet

40
Q

Never give any medication to a patient with what kind of injury?

A

Head wound

41
Q

You check for an airway for a person with what kind of injury?

A

Facial wound

42
Q

For a patient when something is embedded in the eyeball,

do not remove and do what?

A

Cover both eyes and hold compress in place

43
Q

You need to check for exit wound, use a card to ensure opening is towards the outside of the body in order to treat what injury?

A

Chest wound

44
Q

DO NOT PUSH INTESTINES BACK, DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING TO DRINK but you may raise knees for comfort for the treatment of this wound.

A

Abdominal wound

45
Q

What is an open fracture?

A

Bone has broken through the skin

46
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What is a closed fracture?

A

Bone is protruded but skin is unbroken

47
Q
  • Carefully straighten (BODY PART)
  • apply two well-padded splints to (BODY AREA); one on top/bottom
  • splint long enough to extend from elbow to wrist
  • put (BODY PART) across the chest, support with wide sling/cravat bandage
  • raise hand 4 inches above elbow
    Is the treatment for what kind of fracture?
A

Forearm fracture

48
Q

Near shoulder: place pad/folded towel in armpit
-bandage arm securely to body
-support arm in a narrow sling
Middle of upper arm: one well-padded splint on outside of arm
-splint should extend from shoulder to elbow
-splint arm firmly to the body
-support forearm in a narrow sling
Near at the elbow: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN IT OR MOVE IT IN ANY WAY
-splint arm as carefully as possible
Is the treatment for what kind of fracture?

A

Upper arm

49
Q
  • Carefully straighten the leg
  • Two splints, outside and inside of leg(armpit, groin)
  • Fastened in 5 places
    -Around ankle
    -over the knee
    -just below the hip
    -around the pelvis
    -just below the armpit
    DO NOT MOVE UNTIL LEG IS IMMOBILIZED
    Is the treatment for what kind of fracture?
A

Thigh

50
Q
  • Carefully straighten injured leg
  • Apply 3 splints: one on each side of the leg and one underneath
    Is the treatment for what kind of fracture?
A

Lower leg

51
Q
  • Sling/swathe
  • Bend arm/place across chest
  • Place hand 4 inches above elbow
  • Wide roller bandage/figure-eight to support arm
    Is the treatment for what kind of fracture?
A

Clavicle

52
Q
  • Swathe arm on injured side to limit motion
  • raise forearm 45 deg angle
  • immobilize chest using wide strips of bandage to secure arm to the chest
    Is the treatment for what kind of fracture?
A

Rib fracture

53
Q

What are the 3 types of thermal burns?

A

1st, 2nd, and 3rd

54
Q

Epidermal layer is irritated, reddened, and tingling is what kind of burn?

A

First degree

55
Q

Epidermal blister, mottled appearance, and a red base is what kind of burn?

A

Second degree

56
Q

Full-thickness into muscle and fatty tissues is what kind of burn?

A

Third degree

57
Q

DO NOT remove clothing adhering to wound, may start topical antibiotic, start IV with ringer’s lactate is the treatment for what?

A

Thermal burn

58
Q

What are the three types of heat injuries?

A

Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke

59
Q
  • move victim to cool place
  • give plenty of cool water, add 1tsp of salt to a liter/quart of water
  • manual pressure to cramped muscle
    Is the treatment for what?
A

Heat cramps

60
Q

-Move to cool area
- loosen clothing
- Apply wet cloths to the head, axilla, groin, ankles
- Fan victim
- give 1tsp of salt in a liter of cool water
Is the treatment for what?

A

Heat exhaustion

61
Q
  • Immediately douse body with cold water
  • Apply wet/cold towels to the whole body
  • Move victim to coolest place available
  • Remove as much clothing as possible
  • maintain open airway
  • Supine with shoulders/head slightly raised
  • Place cold packs under arms, neck, ankles, groin
  • Discontinue when temp reaches 102 deg F
  • Repeat cooling if temp reaches 103 deg F
  • Check temp every 10 mins
  • get medical help ASAP
    Is the treatment for what?
A

Heat stroke

62
Q

Continued exposure to low or rapidly falling temperatures can lead to what?

A

Hypothermia

63
Q
  • CPR may be required during warming process
  • Replace wet/frozen clothing
  • Remove constricting items
  • Conscious/inside warm place: immersion in tub of warm (100-105 degree) water
  • apply external heat to both sides of victim
    Is the treatment for what?
A

Hypothermia

64
Q

Shivering is the fist sign of what cold injury?

A

Hypothermia

65
Q

(THIS) May occur in hands and feet from prolonged exposure to wet cold at temperatures just above freezing from 5°F.

A

Immersion foot

66
Q
  • Get victim off his feet
  • Remove wet shoes, socks, gloves
  • Expose affected area to warm/dry air
  • Keep victim warm
  • DO NOT rupture blisters/apply salves/ointments
    Is the treatment for what?
A

Immersion foot

67
Q

The forming of ice crystals in the skin after exposure to temp of 32°F or lower results in what?

A

Frost bite

68
Q

Superficial frostbite occurs when the skin is what?

A

Hard but tissue is soft

69
Q

Deep frostbite occurs when the skin and tissues are what?

A

Hardened

70
Q
  • take victim indoors
  • re-warm hands by placing them under armpits, against abs or between legs
  • gradually re-warm by warm water immersion, skin to skin contact, or hot water bottles
  • never rub affected area
    Is the treatment for what?
A

Frostbite

71
Q
  • take victim indoors
  • re-warm hands by placing them under armpits, against ab or between legs
  • gradually re-warm by warm water immersion, skin to skin contact, or hot water bottles
  • never rub frostbite area
    Is the treatment for what?
A

Superficial frostbite

72
Q
  • protect frozen areas from further injury
  • rapidly thaw affected area
  • DO NOT THAW IF THERE IS A POSSIBILIT OF REFREEZING
  • be prepared to administer CPR
  • remove all constricting clothing
  • immerse in water at 100 to 105 deg
  • Do not let frozen area rest on side or bottom of the tub
  • Dry with soft towel
  • Blisters may develop
    Is the treatment for what?
A

Deep frostbite

73
Q

What are the 3 ways to purify water?

A

Iodine tabs
Calcium hypochlorite
Boil water

74
Q

For iodine tabs, use (HOW MANY) for clear water, (HOW MANY) for cloudy water.

A

1

2

75
Q

When using iodine tablets, replace cap, wait (HOW MANY) minutes, shake canteen, loosen cap/tip canteen for leakage around canteen threads, tighten cap, wait (HOW MANY) minutes before drinking.

A

5 mins

25 mins

76
Q

When using (WHAT), add from one ampule in (HOW FULL) canteen cup. Stir with clean stick until powder is dissolved

A

Calcium Hypochlorite

Half full

77
Q

When using Calcium Hypochlorite, fill canteen with cleanest water available, leave (HOW MANY) in airspace or more. Fill canteen cap (HOW MUCH) full of solution, add to water, place cap on canteen, shake thoroughly. Loosen cap/tip canteen for leakage around canteen threads. Tighten cap, wait at least (HOW MANY) mins before using for cooking/drinking.

A

1 inch
half
30 minutes

78
Q

This method of purifying water is used when purification compounds are unavailable.

  • disadvantages: fuel to boil water
    • takes awhile
    • needs residual protection against recontamination
    • held at rolling boil for at least (HOW MANY) seconds for safe drinking.
A

Boiling water

15 seconds

79
Q

CAT HOLE – (HOW MANY) ft wide x (HOW MANY) ft deep

- used (WHEN)

A

1
1
on the march

80
Q

STRADDLE TRENCH – (HOW MANY) ft long x (HOW MANY) ft deep x (HOW MANY) ft wide
- used for (HOW MANY) days

A

4
2.5
1
1-3 days

81
Q

Improvise a stretcher with (WHAT TWO THINGS). Or jacket and poles.

A

poncho and poles

3d MED FMF (10 decks)

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