First Aid

Front 1

What is Self Aid?

Back 1

Emergency treatment one applies to oneself

Front 2

Name some items that you might use as a splint from your military equipment

Back 2

Bayonet

Rifle

Entrenching tool

Tent poles

stakes

Web belt

Front 3

What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg?

Back 3

Tie the broken leg securely to the unbroken leg

Front 4

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

Back 4

11

Front 5

What is the objective of first aid?

Back 5

1. To stop bleeding
2. Overcome shock
3. Relieve pain
4. Prevent infection

Front 6

What FM covers first aid for soldiers?

Back 6

FM 4-25.11

Front 7

What is First Aid?

Back 7

It is the first care given to casualties before treatment by medical personnel can be made available

Front 8

What is the unique feature of type "O" blood?

Back 8

It is a universal donor

Front 9

When would you not remove a casualties clothing to expose a wound?

Back 9

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

Front 10

What soldiers are most likely to suffer heat injuries?

Back 10

Soldiers not accustomed to the heat

overweight soldiers

prior heat casualties

soldiers already dehydrated

Front 11

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

Back 11

2 to 4 inches

Front 12

What are the lifesaving steps?

Back 12

1. Open the airway and restore breathing

2. Stop the bleeding & Protect the wound

3. Prevent shock

Front 13

When applying splint, where should the bandages be tied?

Back 13

The bandages should be tied with knots against the splint

Front 14

Whose first aid dressing should be used on a casualty?

Back 14

Use the casualty’s field dressing.

Front 15

How should the ends of an improved pressure dressing be tied?

Back 15

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

Front 16

Should a casualty be given water to drink?

Back 16

He should not eat or drink

Front 17

Why should you dress and bandage the wound as soon as possible?

Back 17

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

Front 18

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

Back 18

Mark his or her forehead with a T and if possible, note the time of the application of the tourniquet

Front 19

Should you ever remove or loosen a tourniquet?

Back 19

No, only qualified medical personnel can do that

Front 20

Where is a tourniquet applied?

Back 20

Place the tourniquet around the limb, between the wound and the body trunk and for maximum effectiveness, should be placed on the upper arm or above the knee on the thigh.

Front 21

How can you prevent athlete's foot?

Back 21

Keep your feet clean, use foot powder and change socks daily

Front 22

Name 3 categories of heat injuries

Back 22

1. Heat cramps

2. Heat exhaustion

3. Heat stroke

Front 23

What are the signs and symptoms of heat cramps?

Back 23

1. Cramping in the extremities (arms and legs)

2. Abdominal Cramps (stomach)

3. Excessive Sweating

Front 24

If a casualty were suspected of having a neck/spinal injury or severe head trauma, which method would you use for opening an airway?

Back 24

The jaw thrust technique, because in most cases it can be done without extending the neck

Front 25

What are two basic types of fractures?

Back 25

1. Open (compound)

2. Closed (simple)

Front 26

What are some signs of an open fracture?

Back 26

Bleeding
Bones sticking through the skin
Check for pulse

Front 27

What are some signs of a closed fracture?

Back 27

Swelling
Discoloration
Deformity
Unusual body position
Check for pulse

Front 28

With an open fracture, what should you do first?

Back 28

Stop the bleeding

Front 29

What is the basic proven principle in splinting fractures?

Back 29

"Splint them where they lie"

Front 30

How tight should tourniquet be?

Back 30

Tightened until the bright red bleeding has stopped.

Front 31

What are the three types of bleeding?

Back 31

1. Arterial

2. Venous

3. Capillary

Front 32

Name 4 common points for checking pulse

Back 32

1. Carotid

2. Femoral

3. Radial

4. Posterial Tibial

Front 33

What are some signs/symptoms of shock?

Back 33

Clammy skin

Restlessness

Nervousness

Thirst

Loss of blood

Confusion

Fast breathing

Nausea

Vomiting

Blotched

Often perspires freely

May pass out

Front 34

What is a heat injury?

Back 34

A loss of water and salt, loss of sweat while personnel work in the heat, a general dehydration of the body

Front 35

What is the greatest preventive measure for disease?

Back 35

Cleanliness

Front 36

How do you stop bleeding?

Back 36

Apply a:

Field dressing

Manual pressure

Elevate the limb

Pressure dressing

Digital Pressure

Tourniquet

Front 37

What is CPR?

Back 37

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, it is used to restore a heart beat

Front 38

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

Back 38

When a doctor tells you to stop
When others relieve you
When you cannot physically continue
When the casualty starts to breath on his own

Front 39

What is AIDS?

Back 39

AIDS is the end stage of the HIV infection.

Front 40

Name two types of rescue breathing

Back 40

1. Mouth to mouth

2. Mouth to nose

Front 41

What do the letters AIDS stand for?

Back 41

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Front 42

When should a casualty not be placed in the shock position?

Back 42

When the casualty has a Head injury, Abdoinal wound, Fractured (unsplinted) leg

Front 43

How long is direct manual pressure applied to control bleeding?

Back 43

5 to 10 minutes

Front 44

What should you do prior to leaving an unconscious casualty?

Back 44

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

Front 45

When should a tourniquet be used to stop bleeding?

Back 45

As a last resort

Front 46

What does COLD stand for?

Back 46

Keep it CLEAN, Avoid OVERHEATING, Wear it LOOSE and in layers and Keep it DRY

Front 47

What is the first indication of frostbite?

Back 47

Skin becomes numb and white particles/patches form on it

Front 48

What do you do to treat frostbite?

Back 48

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

Front 49

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

Back 49

As the individual breathes out

Front 50

How should you position a casualty with an open abdominal wound?

Back 50

On his back with his knees up to relieve abdominal pressure

Front 51

What do you do with exposed abdominal organs?

Back 51

Wrap them in dry clean material and place on top of the abdomen (never try to put them back in)

Front 52

How do you take the Carotid pulse?

Back 52

feel for a pulse on the side of the casualty’s neck closest to you.

Front 53

Should you put any medication or cream on a burn?

Back 53

No

Front 54

Name the four types of burns

Back 54

1. Thermal

2. Electrical

3. Chemical

4. Laser

Front 55

What is the primary objective in the treatment of burns?

Back 55

Lessen or prevent shock and infection

Front 56

What are the three categories used in medical evacuation?

Back 56

1. Urgent- within 2 hours

2. Priority- within 4 hours

3. Routine- within 24 hours

Front 57

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

Back 57

Remove the casualty from the source of the burn

Front 58

What are the 2 prescribed methods for opening an airway?

Back 58

1. The jaw thrust

2. Head tilt/chin lift methods

Front 59

What is the major cause of tooth decay and gum disease?

Back 59

Dental plaque