First Aid

Question 1

What is Self-Aid?

Answer 1

Emergency treatment one applies to oneself

Question 2

Name some items that you might use as a splint from your military equipment

Answer 2

• Bayonet
• Rifle
• Entrenching tool
• Tent poles and stakes
• Your own leg

Question 3

What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg?

Answer 3

Tie the broken leg securely to the unbroken leg

Question 4

How many pressure points, which can be used to control bleeding with fingers, thumbs or hands
are there on the human body?

Answer 4

11

Question 5

What is the object of first aid?

Answer 5

1. To stop bleeding
2. Overcome shock
3. Relieve pain
4. Prevent infection

Question 6

What FM covers first aid for soldiers?

Answer 6

FM4-25.II

Question 7

What TC covers First Aid?

Answer 7

TC 4-02.1

Question 8

What is First Aid?

Answer 8

Aid given before treatment by medical professionals is available

Question 9

What is the unique feature of type “O” blood?

Answer 9

It is a universal donor

Question 10

How high should an injured limb be elevated above the heart to control bleeding?

Answer 10

2 to 4 inches

Question 11

What are the lifesaving steps? (The ABC’s of medical treatment)

Answer 11

1. Open the airway and restore breathing
2. Stop the bleeding/ Protect the wound
3. Prevent shock

Question 12

Should a casualty be given water to drink?

Answer 12

He should not eat or drink

Question 13

Why should you dress and bandage the wound as soon as possible?

Answer 13

To protect the wound from further contamination of germs, and also to control the bleeding

Question 14

Should you ever remove or loosen a tourniquet?

Answer 14

No, only qualified medical personnel can do that

Question 15

Name 3 categories of heat injuries

Answer 15

1. Heat cramps
2. Heat exhaustion
3. Heat stroke

Question 16

What are the signs and symptoms of heat cramps?

Answer 16

1. Cramping in the extremities (arms and legs)
2. Abdominal Cramps (stomach)
3. Excessive Sweating

Question 17

What are the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion?

Answer 17

1. Excessive sweating with pale, moist, cool skin
2. Headache
   3, Weakness
3. Dizziness
4. Loss of appetite
5. Cramping
6. Nausea (with or without vomiting)
7. Urge to defecate
8. Chills (Gooseflesh)
9. Rapid Breathing
10. Tingling of Hands/Feet
11. confusion

Question 18

What would the treatment be for heat exhaustion?

Answer 18

1. Move the casualty to a shady area or improvise shade if none is available.
2. Loosen or remove his clothing and boots (unless in a chemical environment); pour water on
   him and fan him.
3. Have him slowly drink at least one canteen of water.
4. Elevate his legs.
5. If possible, the casualty should not participate in strenuous activity for the remainder of the
   day.
6. Monitor the casualty until the symptoms are gone, or medical assistance arrives.

Question 19

What are two basic types of fractures?

Answer 19

1. Open (compound}
2. Closed (simple}

Question 20

What is CPR?

Answer 20

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, it is used to restore a heartbeat

Question 21

Name two types of rescue breathing

Answer 21

1. Mouth to mouth
2. Mouth to nose

Question 22

Name the four types of burns

Answer 22

1. Thermal
2. Electrical
3. Chemical
4. Laser