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18 Cards in this Set
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What is Self Aid? |
Emergency treatment that one applies to themselves. |
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Name some items that might be used as a splint from your military equipment. |
Bayonet Rifle Entrenching tool Tent poles and stakes Belt |
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What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg? |
Tie the broken leg to the unbroken leg. |
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How many pressure points, which can be used to control bleeding with fingers, thumbs, or hands are there on the human body? |
11 |
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What is the objective of first aid? |
Stop bleeding Overcome shock Relieve pain Prevent infection |
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What FM covers First Aid? |
FM 4-25.11 |
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What is First Aid? |
It’s the first line of care someone can provide before medical personnel arrive. |
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What is the unique feature of type “O” blood? |
It’s a universal donor. |
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When would you not remove a casualties clothing to expose a wound? |
In a chemical environment or clothing is stuck to the wound. |
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What are the life saving steps? |
Open Airway and restore breathing Stop the bleeding Prevent shock |
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When applying a splint, where should the bandages be tied? |
In a knot against the splint |
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How should the ends of an improved pressure dressing be tied? |
In a nonslip knot over the wound |
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Should a casualty be given water to drink? |
He shouldn’t eat or drink |
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Why should you dress and bandage the wound as soon as possible? |
To prevent infection and to stop the bleeding |
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Name 3 categories of heat injury |
Heat cramp, heat exhaustion, heat stroke |
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What are signs of heat cramps? |
Cramping in the extremities Abdominal cramps Excessive sweating |
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Four types of burns? |
Thermal Electrical Chemical Laser |
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