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55 Cards in this Set
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True or False. The three reasons for performing first aid are to save lives, prevent further injuries, and prevent infection
1. True 2. False |
True |
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There are how many vital functions?
1. 1 2. 2 3. 3 4. 4 |
3 |
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True or False. The vital functions consist of the breathing process, respiration, and blood circulation.
1. True 2. Dalse |
True |
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Brain cells, when deprived of oxygen, will die within what period of time?
1. 2 to 4 minutes 2. 4 to 6 minutes 3. 12 to 18 minutes 4. 30 minutes to an hour |
4 to 6 minutes |
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Respiration involves inhaling oxygen and exhaling which of the following?
1. Carbon dioxide 2. Hydrogen 3. Nitrogen 4. Sodium Chloride |
Carbon dioxide |
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The respiration process occurs how many times per minute?
1. 4 to 6 2. 12 to 18 3. 28 to 40 4. 60 to 80 |
12 to 18 |
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Blood vessels include which of the following?
1. Blood vessels, lungs, and lymphatics 2. Heart, arteries, and veins 3. Heart, blood vessels, and lymphatics 4. Heart, lungs, and blood vessels |
Heart, arteries, and veins |
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The human pulse is caused by the rhythmic expansion and contraction of which of the following?
1. Arteries 2. Capillaries 3. Muscles 4. Veins |
Arteries |
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Which of the following is the artery at the side of the neck that can be used to detect a casualty's pulse?
1. Carotid 2. Femoral 3. Posterior tibial 4. Radial |
Carotid |
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Which of the following is the artery near the groins that can be used to detect a casualty's pulse?
1. Carotid 2. Femoral 3. Posterior tibial 4. Radial |
Femoral |
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Which of the following is the artery on the wrist that can be used to detect a casualty's pulse?
1. Carotid 2. Femoral 3. Posterior tibial 4. Radial |
Radial |
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Which of the following is the artery at the ankles that can be used to detect a casualty's pulse?
1. Carotid 2. Femoral 3. Posterior tibial 4. Radial |
Posterior tibial |
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The carotid artery that can be used to detect a pulse is located in which of the following places on the human body?
1. Ankle 2. Groin 3. Side of the neck 4. Wrist |
Side of the neck |
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The femoral artery that can be used to detect a pulse is located in which of the following places on the human body?
1. Ankle 2. Groin 3. Side of the neck 4. Wrist |
Groin |
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The radial artery that can be used to detect a pulse is located in which of the following places on the human body?
1. Ankle 2. Groin 3. Side of the neck 4. Wrist |
Wrost |
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The posterior tibial artery that can be used to detect a pulse is located in which of the following places on the human body?
1. Ankle 2. Groin 3. Side of the neck 4. Wrost |
Ankle |
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Your first step in evaluating a casualty should be which of the following?
1. Check for bleeding 2. Check for breathing 3. Check for pulse 4. Check for responsiveness |
Check for responsiveness |
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If the casualty is breathing, which of the following should be your next step in evaluating the casualty?
1. Check for bleeding 2. Check for pulse 3. Check for responsiveness 4. Seek immediate medical help |
Check for pulse |
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If, when evaluating a casualty, you can not detect a pulse, what should be your next action?
1. Check for breathing 2. Check for responsiveness 3. Perform rescue breathing 4. Seek immediate medical help |
Seek immediate medical help |
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When evaluating a casualty, if the casualty has a pulse and is breathing on their own, your next step should be which of the following?
1. Check for bleeding 2. Check for fractures 3. Check for responsiveness 4. Check for shock |
Check for bleeding |
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Which of the following is a sign of shock?
1. Hot, dry skin 2. Slurred speech 3. Sweaty, cool skin 4. Tingling in hands/feet |
Sweaty, cool skin |
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Which of the following is a sign of shock?
1. Loss of appetite 2. Rapid breathing 3. Tingling hands/feet 4. Unequal pupil size |
Rapid breathing |
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A fracture with bleeding and bone protruding is known as which of the following types of fractures?
1. Closed 2. Open 3. Primary 4. Simlle |
Open |
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Which of the following methods should be used to clear an obstruction from the throat of a casualty who is markedly obese?
1. Abdominal thrust 2. Chest thrust 3. Head-tilt/chin-thrust 4. Jaw-thrust |
Chest thrust |
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Which of the following methods is the preferred method of clearing an obstruction from the throat of a casualty?
1. Abdominal thrust 2. Chest thrust 3. Head-tilt/chin-thrust 4. Jaw-thrust |
Abdominal thrust |
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Which of the following methods should be used to clear an obstruction from the throat of a casualty in the advanced stages of pregnancy?
1. Abdominal thrust 2. Chest thrust 3. Head-tilt/chin-thrust 4. Jaw-thrust |
Chest thrust |
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Which of the following methods of clearing an obstruction from the throat of a casualty is commonly called the Heimlich Maneuver?
1. Abdominal thrust 2. Chest thrust 3. Head-tilt/chin-thrust 4. Jaw-thrust |
Abdominal thrust |
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Which of the following methods should be used to open the airway of a casualty with a neck injury or severe head trauma?
1. Abdominal thrust 2. Chest thrust 3. Head-tilt/chin-thrust 4. Jaw-thrust |
Jaw-thrust |
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Which of the following is the preferred method of rescue breathing?
1. Abdominal thrust 2. Chest thrust 3. Mouth-to-mouth 4. Mouth-to-nose |
Mouth-to-mouth |
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True or False. Performing rescue breathing on a casualty who is already breathing is not harmful.
1. True 2. False |
False |
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Which method of rescue breathing should be performed on a casualty whose jaws are clamped shut from spasms?
1. Abdominal thrust 2. Chest thrust 3. Mouth-to-mouth 4. Mouth-to-nose |
Mouth-to-nose |
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When performing rescue breathing, how many breaths should you blow into their mouth or nose before checking for a pulse or re-establishing airway and seal?
1. 1 2. 2 3. 3 4. 4 |
2 |
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Which of the following is a correct statement concerning treatment for bleeding?
1. Do not remove objects from the wound 2. Pressure points should be used as a last resort 3. Tails of the standard field dressing should be tied over the wound 4. You should use your field dressing first |
Do not remove objects from the wound |
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Which of the following is a correct statement concerning treatment for bleeding ?
1. If an object is impaled in the wound, remove it quickly 2. Remove any visible foreign objects from the wound 3. Tie the tails of the dressing at the edges of the wound 4. You should use your field dressing first |
Tie the tails of the dressing at the edges of the wound |
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When using manual or direct pressure to stop bleeding, firm pressure should be applied for how many minutes?
1. 2 to 4 2. 5 to 10 3. 15 to 30 4. Until bleeding stops |
5 to 10 |
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When applying a tourniquet, which of the following statements is correct?
1. It should be applied directly over the wound 2. Loosen and retighten every 5 to 10 minutes 3. Once applied, do not loosen 4. Wire or shoestring may be used |
Once applied, do not loosen |
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When applying a tourniquet, which of the following statement is correct?
1. It should be applied directly over the wound 2. Loosen and retighten every 5 to 10 minutes 3. Once applied, do not loosen 4. Wire or shoestring may be used |
Once applied, do not loosen |
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A burn from hot liquid is considered which type of burn?
1. Chemical 2. Electrical 3. Laser 4. Thermal |
Thermal |
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Which of the following types of burns should be kept moist?
1. Dry chemical 2. Laser 3. Wet chemical 4. White Phosphorous |
White Phosphorous |
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True or False. When treating either heat exhaustion or heatstroke, you should elevate the casualty's legs
1. True 2. False |
True |
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Which of the following injuries is caused by an imbalance of of electrolytes in the body?
1. Dehydration 2. Heat cramps 3. Heatstroke 4. Hypothermia |
Heat cramps |
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Heat exhaustion is caused by which of the following?
1. An imbalance of electrolytes in the body 2. Failure of the body's cooling mechanism 3. Loss of fluids in the body 4. Muscular stress |
Loss of fluids in the body |
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Which of the following injuries is caused by a failure of the body's cooling mechanism?
1. Heat cramps 2. Heat exhaustion 3. Heatstroke 4. Muscular stress |
Heatstroke |
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Which of the following cold injuries is swollen, red skin caused by exposure to temperatures from 32 to 60 degrees?
1. Chilblain 2. Dehydration 3. Frostbite 4. Snow blindness |
Chilblain |
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Which of the following is caused by wet feet in temperature between 32 and 50 degrees?
1. Chilblain 2. Dehydration 3. Frostbite 4. Immersion syndrome |
Immersion syndrome |
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Frozen tissue with a solid or wooden feeling are signs of the later stages of which of the following cold injuries?
1. Chilblain 2. Dehydration 3. Frostbite 4. Hypothermia |
Frostbite |
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Difficulty swallowing and muscle cramps are signs of which of the following cold injuries?
1. Dehydration 2. Hypothermia 3. Immersion syndrome 4. Snow blindness |
Dehydration |
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Irregular heartbeat and slurred speech are signs of which of the following cold injuries?
1. Dehydration 2. Frostbite 3. Hypothermia 4. Immersion syndrome |
Hypothermia |
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How many iodine tablets should be used to purify a quart canteen of clear water?
1. 1 2. 2 3. 3 4. 4 |
2 |
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How many minutes should you wait before loosening the canteen cap when purifying water using iodine tablets?
1. 1 2. 2 3. 5 4. 10 |
5 |
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When purifying water with iodine tablets, how many minutes should you wait before drinking, once you've tightened the cap?
1. 5 2. 10 3. 15 4. 25 |
25 |
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How many chlorine ampoules should you add to a half canteen cup of clear water to purify it?
1. 1 2. 2 3. 3 4. 4 |
1 |
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Which of the following is the preferred improvised method of human waste disposal?
1. Burn-out latrine 2. Car-hole latrine 3. Pail latrine 4. Straddle-trench latrine |
Burn-out latrine |
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Which of the following human waste disposal methods should be used on patrol?
1. Burn-out 2. Cat-hole 3. Pail 4. Straddle-trench |
Cat-hole |
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When using straddle-trench latrines, how many trenches do you need for 100 females?
1. 1 2. 2 3. 3 4. 4 |
3 |
