Army First Aid Study Guide
First Aid
1
What is Self Aid?
Emergency treatment one applies to oneself
2
Name some items that you might use as a splint from your military equipment
· Bayonet
· Rifle
· Entrenching tool
· Tent poles and stakes
· Web belt
3
What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg?
Tie the broken leg securely to the unbroken leg
4
How many pressure points, which can be used to control bleeding with fingers, thumbs or hands are there on the human body?
11
5
What is the object of first aid?
To stop bleeding
Overcome shock
Relieve pain
Prevent infection
6
What FM covers first aid for soldiers?
FM 4-25.11
7
What is First Aid?
It is the first care given to casualties before treatment by medical personnel can be made available
8
What is the unique feature of type "O" blood?
It is a universal donor
9
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
10
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)
11
How high should an injured limb be elevated above the heart to control bleeding?
2 to 4 inches
12
What are the lifesaving steps? (The ABC's of medical treatment)
Open the airway and restore breathing
Stop the bleeding / Protect the wound
Prevent shock
13
When applying splint, where should the bandages be tied?
The bandages should be tied with knots against the splint
14
Whose first aid dressing should be used on a casualty?
Use the casualty’s field dressing.
15
How should the ends of an improved pressure dressing be tied?
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.
16
What is manual pressure?
If bleeding continues after
1
What is Self Aid?
Emergency treatment one applies to oneself
2
Name some items that you might use as a splint from your military equipment
· Bayonet
· Rifle
· Entrenching tool
· Tent poles and stakes
· Web belt
3
What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg?
Tie the broken leg securely to the unbroken leg
4
How many pressure points, which can be used to control bleeding with fingers, thumbs or hands are there on the human body?
11
5
What is the object of first aid?
To stop bleeding
Overcome shock
Relieve pain
Prevent infection
6
What FM covers first aid for soldiers?
FM 4-25.11
7
What is First Aid?
It is the first care given to casualties before treatment by medical personnel can be made available
8
What is the unique feature of type "O" blood?
It is a universal donor
9
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
10
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)
11
How high should an injured limb be elevated above the heart to control bleeding?
2 to 4 inches
12
What are the lifesaving steps? (The ABC's of medical treatment)
Open the airway and restore breathing
Stop the bleeding / Protect the wound
Prevent shock
13
When applying splint, where should the bandages be tied?
The bandages should be tied with knots against the splint
14
Whose first aid dressing should be used on a casualty?
Use the casualty’s field dressing.
15
How should the ends of an improved pressure dressing be tied?
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.
16
What is manual pressure?
If bleeding continues after