Section 106 First Aid And Field Sanitation

Question 1

Triage in French means what?

Answer 1

To sort

Question 2

Where is a tactical triage primarily used?

Answer 2

BAS

Question 3

Tactical class 1 patients require what treatment?

Answer 3

Minor professional treatment

Question 4

Tactical class 2 patients require what treatment?

Answer 4

Immediate life sustaining measures or of a moderate nature. Requires minimum amount of time and supplies

Question 5

Tactical class 3 patients require what treatment?

Answer 5

Definitive treatment can be delayed without jeopardy to life or loss of limb

Question 6

Tactical class 4 patients require what treatment?

Answer 6

Extensive treatment beyond medical capabilities

Question 7

Non tactical priority 1 patients have what type of injuries?

Answer 7

Correctable life threatening illness/injuries

Question 8

Non tactical priority 2 patients have what type of injuries?

Answer 8

Serious but not life threatening

Question 9

Non tactical priority 3 patients have what type of injuries?

Answer 9

Minor

Question 10

Non tactical priority 4 patients have what type of injuries?

Answer 10

Dead or fatally injured

Question 11

The primary survey is what kind of process?

Answer 11

Treat as you go

Question 12

What is D and E of ABC’s?

Answer 12

Disability, Expose

Question 13

What are the early s/sx of shock?

Answer 13

Restlessness and apprehension followed by apathy

Question 14

In hemorrhagic shock the pulse may reach how high?

Answer 14

140

Question 15

In neurogenic shock the heart rate is often below what?

Answer 15

60

Question 16

What is the usual BP and pulse in moderately sever shock?

Answer 16

Systolic drops below 100, hr goes above 100

Question 17

What should be remembered when treating a head wound?

Answer 17

Never give meds, keep victim flat, do not raise feet, raise head to help breathing prn, no direct pressure on depressed skull

Question 18

How should a chest wound victim lay on the stretcher during combat?

Answer 18

On affected side

Question 19

What is an ideal dressing for exposed intestines?

Answer 19

A large battle dressing

Question 20

When splinting how high should the hand be above the elbow?

Answer 20

4”

Question 21

When should a humorous fx be splinted in the position found?

Answer 21

When the break is close to the elbow (unless no distal pulse)

Question 22

A femur splint should be fastened in what 5 places?

Answer 22

Ankle, knee, below hip, pelvis, below armpit

Question 23

If both tib/fib is broken how many splints should be applied?

Answer 23

3 places and both sides underneath

Question 24

What are two types of half ring traction splints?

Answer 24

Hare and Thomas

Question 25

How long does it take for a first degree burn take to heal?

Answer 25

1 week

Question 26

2nd degree burns are characterized as what?

Answer 26

Epidermal blisters

Question 27

How long do second degree burns take to heal?

Answer 27

2-3 weeks

Question 28

3rd degree burns are considered a what burn?

Answer 28

Full thickness burns

Question 29

Burns over 20% TBSA are treated with what?

Answer 29

LR

Question 30

Victims of major burns should receive what booster dose?

Answer 30

Tetanus toxoid

Question 31

What should be spread over a burn if evacuation to definitive care will be delayed 2-3 days?

Answer 31

1/16" thickness of sulfamylon or silvadene

Question 32

What should be given to a conscious patient suffering from heat exhaustion?

Answer 32

1tspn of salt dissolved in a liter of water

Question 33

What is the most important feature of a heat stroke?

Answer 33

Core temp at 105

Question 34

What breaks down during a heat stroke?

Answer 34

Sweating mechanism

Question 35

How does breathing progress during a heat stroke?

Answer 35

Deep and rapid at first, later shallow and almost absent

Question 36

How will pupils appear during heat stroke?

Answer 36

Constricted

Question 37

How will the pulse feel during heat stroke?

Answer 37

Fast and strong

Question 38

When providing first aid to heat stroke victims, what should be remembered?

Answer 38

Life and death emergencies

Question 39

Discontinue cooling the heat stroke victim T what core temp?

Answer 39

102, recheck every 10 min and repeat cooling if it is 103

Question 40

Death results when the core temps true reaches what?

Answer 40

80

Question 41

How warm should a tub be for rewarming hypothermia patients?

Answer 41

100-105

Question 42

What should never be given to a hypothermia patient?

Answer 42

Alcohol and cigarettes

Question 43

Immersion foot occurs from prolonged exposure to what temp range?

Answer 43

Just above freezing to 50 degrees

Question 44

What are the two frost bite classifications?

Answer 44

Superficial and deep

Question 45

When should you not rewarm frostbite?

Answer 45

When there is a possibility of refreezing

Question 46

When is a victim allowed to walk on frozen feet?

Answer 46

When they have not thawed out

Question 47

How much iodine should be used to clean water?

Answer 47

1 for clear water 2 tabs for cloudy

Question 48

How much time should be given for an iodine tablet to dissolve?

Answer 48

5 min

Question 49

When is boiled water safe to drink?

Answer 49

Rolling boil for 15 sec

Question 50

What are the dimensions of a cat hole?

Answer 50

1x1

Question 51

What are the dimensions of a straddle trench?

Answer 51

4 long x 1.5 deep x 1 wide

Question 52

What type of patient carries are there?

Answer 52

Fire mans, one man support, one man arms, saddleback, pack strap, pistol belt, improvised stretcher

Question 53

What are the 9 general aid rules?

Answer 53

- get organized - preliminary exam in found position - remember abc's/prioritize in multi victim scenarios - examine for fractures - remove enough clothing - reassure/comfort victim - PPE if available - position unconscious victim on side or back - carry litter feet first