Army Study Guide: First Aid
What is Self Aid? Correct answer - Emergency treatment one applies to oneself
Name some items that you might use as a splint from your military equipment Correct
answer - Bayonet
Rifle
Entrenching tool
Tent poles and stakes
Web belt
What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg? - Correct 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? - Correct answer 11
What is the object of first aid? Correct answer - To stop bleeding
,Overcome shock
Relieve pain
Prevent infection
What FM covers first aid for soldiers? Correct answer FM 4-25.11
What is First Aid? Correct 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? Correct answer - It is a universal donor
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
What soldiers are most likely to suffer heat injuries? Correct 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? -
Correct answer 2-4 inches
What are the lifesaving steps? (The ABC's of medical treatment) Correct answer - Open
the airway and restore breathing
Stop the bleeding / Protect the wound
Prevent shock
When applying splint, where should the bandages be tied? Correct answer - The
bandages should be tied with knots against the splint
Whose first aid dressing should be used on a casualty? Correct answer - Use the
casualty's field dressing.
How should the ends of an improved pressure dressing be tied? Correct 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 Self Aid? Correct answer - Emergency treatment one applies to oneself
Name some items that you might use as a splint from your military equipment Correct
answer - Bayonet
Rifle
Entrenching tool
Tent poles and stakes
Web belt
What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg? - Correct 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? - Correct answer 11
What is the object of first aid? Correct answer - To stop bleeding
,Overcome shock
Relieve pain
Prevent infection
What FM covers first aid for soldiers? Correct answer FM 4-25.11
What is First Aid? Correct 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? Correct answer - It is a universal donor
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
What soldiers are most likely to suffer heat injuries? Correct 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? -
Correct answer 2-4 inches
What are the lifesaving steps? (The ABC's of medical treatment) Correct answer - Open
the airway and restore breathing
Stop the bleeding / Protect the wound
Prevent shock
When applying splint, where should the bandages be tied? Correct answer - The
bandages should be tied with knots against the splint
Whose first aid dressing should be used on a casualty? Correct answer - Use the
casualty's field dressing.
How should the ends of an improved pressure dressing be tied? Correct 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.
