First Aid/maintenance

Front 1

What is Self Aid?

Back 1

Emergency treatment one applies to oneself

Front 2

What FM covers first aid for soldiers?

Back 2

FM 4-25.11

Front 3

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

Back 3

11

Front 4

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

Back 4

* Bayonet
* Rifle
* Entrenching tool
* Tent poles and stakes
* Web belt

Front 5

What is the object of first aid?

Back 5

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

Front 6

What is First Aid?

Back 6

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

Front 7

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

Back 7

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

Front 8

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

Back 8

2 to 4 inches

Front 9

What are the lifesaving steps? (The ABC's of medical treatment)

Back 9

1. A- Open the Airway and restore breathing
2. B- Stop the Bleeding / Protect the wound
3. C- Control or prevent shock

Front 10

When applying splint, where should the bandages be tied?

Back 10

The bandages should be tied with knots against the splint

Front 11

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

Back 11

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

Front 12

Should you ever remove or loosen a tourniquet?

Back 12

No, only qualified medical personnel can do that

Front 13

Where is a tourniquet applied?

Back 13

Place the tourniquet around the limb, between the wound and the body trunk (or between the wound and the heart). Never place it directly over a wound, a fracture, or joint. Tourniquets, for maximum effectiveness, should be placed on the upper arm or above the knee on the thigh.

Front 14

Name 3 categories of heat injuries

Back 14

1. Heat cramps
2. Heat exhaustion
3. Heat stroke

Front 15

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 15

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

Front 16

What are two basic types of fractures?

Back 16

1. Open (compound)
2. Closed (simple)

Front 17

With an open fracture, what should you do first?

Back 17

Stop the bleeding

Front 18

What are the three types of bleeding?

Back 18

1. Arterial- Blood is bright red and will spurt with each heart beat
2. Venous- Blood is dark red and flows in a steady stream
3. Capillary- Blood oozes from the wound

Front 19

Name 4 common points for checking pulse

Back 19

1. Carotid- The side of the neck
2. Femoral- The groin
3. Radial- The wrist
4. Posterial Tibial- Ankle

Front 20

What is the treatment for shock?

Back 20

P.E.L.C.R.N.

* Position the casualty on their back
* Elevate the Legs
* Loosen clothing at neck waist or wherever it is binding
* Climatize (prevent too hot or too cold)
* Reassure (keep the casualty calm)
* Notify medical personnel

Front 21

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

Back 21

When a casualty has a :

* Head injury
* Abdominal wound
* Fractured (unsplinted) leg

Front 22

How long is direct manual pressure applied to control bleeding?

Back 22

5 to 10 minutes

Front 23

What does COLD stand for?

Back 23

It is a key word in cold weather protection, it stands for Clean, Overheating, Loose, and Dry. (Refers to clothing)

Front 24

What are the 8 steps in evaluating a casualty?

Back 24

* Responsiveness
* Breathing
* Pulse
* Bleeding
* Shock
* Fractures
* Burns
* Possible concussions (head injuries)

Front 25

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

Back 25

As the individual breathes out

Front 26

Name the four types of burns

Back 26

1. Thermal
2. Electrical
3. Chemical
4. Laser

Front 27

What are the three categories used in medical evacuation?

Back 27

1. Urgent- within 2 hours
2. Priority- within 4 hours
3. Routine- within 24 hours

Front 28

What are the 2 prescribed methods for opening an airway?

Back 28

1. The jaw thrust
2. Head tilt/chin lift methods

Front 29

What DA PAM covers The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS)?

Back 29

DA PAM 750-8

Front 30

What DA PAM is the Guide for Motor Pool Operations?

Back 30

DA PAM 750-35

Front 31

What Army Regulation covers the Army Materiel Maintenance Policy?

Back 31

AR 750-1

Front 32

What DA PAM is the Leader's Unit Maintenance Handbook?

Back 32

DA PAM 750-1

Front 33

What are the 4 levels of Maintenance?

Back 33

1. Unit
2. Direct support (DS)
3. General support (GS)
4. Depot

Front 34

What does PMCS stand for?

Back 34

Preventative Maintenance Checks and Service

Front 35

What is a TM?

Back 35

A Technical Manual, outlines the specific scope of repairs on equipment.

Also known as a "-10", required to perform operator-level maintenance.

Front 36

What is a DD Form 314?

Back 36

Preventative Maintenance Schedule and Record

Front 37

What is a DA form 2404 or 5988-E?

Back 37

Equipment inspection and maintenance worksheet

Front 38

What DA Form do you use to Request for Issue or Turn-in?

Back 38

DA Form 2765

Front 39

What is the DA Form 2407 used for?

Back 39

To request support maintenance on a piece of equipment

Front 40

Describe the different classes of leaks.

Back 40

Class 1: Seepage of fluid not great enough to form drops

Class 2: Seepage of fluid great enough to form drops, but not great enough to cause the drops to fall during inspection

Class 3: Seepage of fluid great enough to form drops and drip during inspection

Front 41

What is a PLL?

Back 41

Prescribed Load List, it will sustain a Unit for 15 days.