EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
ALREADY PASSED
◍ Name some items that you might use as a splint from your military
equipment? Answer:Bayonet, Rifle, Entrenching tool, Tent poles and
stakes, 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 object of first aid? Answer:To stop bleeding, Overcome
shock, Relieve pain, Prevent infection
◍ What FM covers first aid for soldiers? Answer:FM 4-25.11
◍ What is First Aid? Answer: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? 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? Answer:Open the airway and restore
breathing, Stop the bleeding / Protect the wound, Prevent shock
◍ When applying splint, where should the bandages be tied?
Answer:The bandages should be tied with knots against the splint
◍ Whose first aid dressing should be used on a casualty? Answer:Use
the casualty's field dressing