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Definition
| Emergency treatment one applies to oneself |
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Term
| What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg? |
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Definition
| Tie the broken leg securely to the unbroken leg |
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Term
| Name some items that you might use as a splint from your military equipment |
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Definition
- Bayonet
- Rifle
- Entrenching tool
- Tent poles and stakes
- Web belt |
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Term
How many pressure points, which can be used to control bleeding with fingers, thumbs or
hands are there on the human body? |
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Definition
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| What is the object of first aid? |
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Definition
1. To stop bleeding
2. Overcome shock
3. Relieve pain
4. Prevent infection |
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Term
| What FM covers first aid for Soldiers? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
It is the first care given to casualties before treatment by medical personnel can be made
available |
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Term
| What is the unique feature of type "O" blood? |
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Definition
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Term
| When would you not remove a casualties clothing to expose a wound? |
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Definition
| If in a chemical environment or if the clothing is stuck to the wound |
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Term
| What Soldiers are most likely to suffer heat injuries? |
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Definition
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) |
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Term
| How high should an injured limb be elevated above the heart to control bleeding? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the lifesaving steps? (The ABC's of medical treatment) |
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Definition
1. Open the airway and restore breathing
2. Stop the bleeding / Protect the wound
3. Prevent shock |
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Term
| When applying splint, where should the bandages be tied? |
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Definition
| The bandages should be tied with knots against the splint |
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Term
| Whose first aid dressing should be used on a casualty? |
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Definition
| Use the casualty’s field dressing. |
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Term
| Should a casualty be given water to drink? |
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Definition
| He should not eat or drink |
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Term
| What should you do to indicate that a casualty has received a tourniquet? |
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Definition
| Mark his or her forehead with a T and if possible, note the time of the application of the tourniquet |
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Term
| Should you ever remove or loosen a tourniquet? |
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Definition
| No, only qualified medical personnel can do that |
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Term
| Name 3 categories of heat injuries |
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Definition
Name 3 categories of heat injuries
1. Heat cramps
2. Heat exhaustion
3. Heatstroke |
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Term
| What are the signs and symptoms of heat cramps? |
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Definition
1. Cramping in the extremities (arms and legs)
2. Abdominal Cramps(stomach)
3. Excessive Sweating |
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Term
| What are the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion? |
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Definition
1. Excessive sweating with pale, moist, cool skin
2. Headache
3. Weakness
4. Dizziness
5. Loss of appetite
6. Cramping
7. Nausea (with or without vomiting)
8. Urge to defecate
9. Chills(Gooseflesh)
10. Rapid Breathing
11. Tingling of Hands/Feet
12. Confusion |
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Term
| What are the signs and symptoms of heat stroke? |
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Definition
1. Skin is red, hot and dry
2. Weakness
3. Dizziness
4. Confusion
5. Headaches
6. Seizures
7. Nausea
8. Stomach pains or cramps
9. Respiration and pulse may be rapid and weak.
10. Unconsciousness and collapse may occur suddenly. |
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Term
| How can you prevent athlete's foot? |
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Definition
| Keep your feet clean, use foot powder and change socks daily |
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Term
| What are two basic types of fractures? |
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Definition
1. Open (compound)
2. Closed (simple) |
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Term
| What are some signs of an open fracture? |
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Definition
- Bleeding
- Bones sticking through the skin.
- Check for pulse. |
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Term
| What are some signs of a closed fracture? |
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Definition
- Swelling
- Discoloration
- Deformity
- Unusual body position.
- Check for pulse. |
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Term
| With an open fracture, what should you do first? |
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Definition
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Term
| How tight should tourniquet be? |
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Definition
| Tightened until the bright red bleeding has stopped. |
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Term
| What are the three types of bleeding? |
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Definition
1. Arterial- Blood is bright red and will spurt with each heart beat
2. Venous- Blood is dark red and flows in a steady stream
3. Capillary- Blood oozes from the wound |
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Term
| Name 4 common points for checking pulse |
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Definition
1. Carotid- The side of the neck
2. Femoral- The groin
3. Radial- The wrist
4. Posterial Tibial- Ankle |
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Term
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Definition
A loss of water and salt, loss of sweat while personnel work in the heat, a general dehydration of
the body |
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Term
| What are some signs/symptoms of shock? |
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Definition
- Clammy skin (cool, pale and damp)
- Restlessness and nervousness
- Thirst
- Loss of blood
- Confusion
- Fast breathing
- Nausea or vomiting
- Blotched or bluish skin (especially around the mouth and lips)
- Often perspires freely
- May pass out. |
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Term
| When should an airtight dressing be applied to a sucking chest wound? |
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Definition
| As the individual breathes out |
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Term
| How should you position a casualty with an open abdominal wound? |
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Definition
| On his back with his knees up to relieve abdominal pressure |
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Term
| What do you do with exposed abdominal organs? |
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Definition
| Wrap them in dry clean material and place on top of the abdomen (never try to put them back in) |
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Term
| Should you put any medication or cream on a burn? |
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Definition
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Term
| Name the four types of burns |
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Definition
1. Thermal
2. Electrical
3. Chemical
4. Laser |
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Term
| What is the primary objective in the treatment of burns? |
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Definition
| Lessen or prevent shock and infection |
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Term
| What are the three categories used in medical evacuation? |
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Definition
1. Urgent- within 2 hours
2. Priority- within 4 hours
3. Routine- within 24 hours |
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Term
| What is the first step in the first aid of a burn victim? |
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Definition
| Remove the casualty from the source of the burn |
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Term
| What are the 2 prescribed methods for opening an airway? |
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Definition
1. The jaw thrust
2. Head tilt/chin lift methods |
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Term
| What is the treatment for shock? |
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Definition
“P.E.L.C.R.N.” (Pronounced Pell-Crin)
Position the casualty on their back
Elevate the Legs
Loosen clothing at neck waist or wherever it is binding
Climatize (prevent too hot or too cold)
Reassure (keep the casualty calm)
Notify medical personnel (Help, Get a medic!!) |
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Term
| What do the letters AIDS stand for? |
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Definition
| Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome |
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Term
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Definition
| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, it is used to restore a heart beat |
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Term
| Name two types of rescue breathing |
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Definition
1. Mouth to mouth
2. Mouth to nose |
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Term
| What are the 8 steps in evaluating a casualty? |
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Definition
Responsiveness
Breathing
Pulse
Bleeding
Shock
Fractures
Burns
Possible concussions (head injuries) |
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Term
| What does COLD stand for? |
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Definition
It is a key word in cold weather protection, it stands for Keep it CLEAN, Avoid OVERHEATING, Wear it LOOSE
and in layers and Keep it DRY |
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