First Aid Fm 4-25.11, Top Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. VERIFIED.

First Aid Fm 4-25.11, Top Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. VERIFIED. What is Self Aid?--Emergency treatment one applies to oneself Name some items that you might use as a splint from your military equipment--* Bayonet * Rifle * Entrenching tool * Tent poles and stakes * Web belt What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg?--Tie the broken leg securely to the unbroken leg How many pressure points, which can be used to control bleeding with fingers, thumbs or hands are there on the human body?--11 What is the object of first aid?--1. To stop bleeding 2. Overcome shock 3. Relieve pain 4. Prevent infection What FM covers first aid for soldiers?--FM 4–25.11 What is First Aid?--It is the first care given to casualties before treatment by medical personnel can be made available What is the unique feature of type "O" blood?--It is a universal donor When would you not remove a casualties clothing to expose a wound?--If in a chemical environment or if the clothing is stuck to the wound What soldiers are most likely to suffer heat injuries?--Soldiers not accustomed to the heat, overweight soldiers, prior heat casualties, and soldiers already dehydrated due to alcohol use, diarrhea, or lack of water (insufficient use of) How high should an injured limb be elevated above the heart to control bleeding?--2 to 4 inches What are the lifesaving steps? (The ABC's of medical treatment)--1. Open the airway and restore breathing 2. Stop the bleeding / Protect the wound 3. Prevent shock Whose first aid dressing should be used on a casualty?--Use the casualty’s field dressing. What is manual pressure?--If bleeding continues after applying the sterile field dressing, direct manual pressure may be used to help control bleeding. Apply such pressure by placing a hand on the dressing and exerting firm pressure for 5 to 10 minutes. The casualty may be asked to do this himself if he is conscious and can follow instructions. Should a casualty be given water to drink?--He should not eat or drink Why should you dress and bandage the wound as soon as possible?--To protect the wound from further contamination of germs, and also to control the bleeding What should you do to indicate that a casualty has received a tourniquet?--Mark his or her forehead with a T and if possible, note the time of the application of the tourniquet Should you ever remove or loosen a tourniquet?--No, only qualified medical personnel can do that Where is a tourniquet applied?--Place the tourniquet around the limb, between the wound and the body trunk (or between