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◍ What is the object of first aid? Answer:1. To stop bleeding
2. Overcome shock
3. Relieve pain
4. Prevent infection
◍ What is First Aid? Answer:It is the first care given to casualties
before treatment by medical personnel can be made available
◍ What FM covers first aid for soldiers? Answer:FM 4-25.11
◍ Name some items that you might use as a splint from your military
equipment. Answer:1. Bayonet
2. Entrenching tool
3. Rifle
4. Tent poles and stakes
5. Web belt
,◍ What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg? Answer: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?
Answer:11
◍ What is the unique feature of type "O" blood? Answer:It is a
universal donor
◍ When would you not remove a casualties clothing to expose a
wound? Answer:If in a chemical environment or if the clothing is stuck
to the wound
◍ What soldiers are most likely to suffer heat injuries? Answer: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? Answer:2 to 4 inches
◍ What are the lifesaving steps? (The ABC's of medical treatment)
Answer:1. AIRWAY - Open the airway and restore breathing
2. BLEEDING - Stop the bleeding / Protect the wound
, 3. CIRCULATION - prevent shock
◍ When applying splint, where should the bandages be tied?
Answer:tied with knots against the splint
◍ Whose first aid dressing should be used on a casualty?
Answer:casualty field dressing
◍ How should the ends of an improved pressure dressing be tied?
Answer:Tie the ends together in a nonslip knot, directly over the wound
site. DO NOT tie so tightly that it has a tourniquet-like effect.
◍ What is manual pressure? Answer:Apply such pressure by placing a
hand on the dressing and exerting firm pressure for 5 to 10 minutes.
◍ Should a casualty be given water to drink? Answer:He should not eat
or drink
◍ Name 3 categories of heat injuries Answer:1. Heat cramps
2. Heat exhaustion
3. Heat stroke
◍ What is the treatment for heat cramps Answer:1. Move the casualty
to a cool, shady area or improvise shade if none is available.