TC 4-02.1

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
Web belt

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 id first aid?

Answer 5

To stop bleeding
Overcome shock
Relieve pain
Prevent infection

Question 6

What Publication covers First aid or soldiers?

Answer 6

TC 4-02.1

Question 7

What is First Aid?

Answer 7

The first care given to casualties before treatment by medical personnel is available

Question 8

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

Answer 8

It is a universal donor

Question 9

When would you not remove a casualties clothing to expose a wound?

Answer 9

In a chemical environment or if the clothes is stuck to the wound

Question 10

Soldiers most likely to suffer heat injuries?

Answer 10

Soldiers:
Not accustomed to heat
Overweight
Prior heat casualties
Dehydrated from alcohol
Diarrhea
Lack of water

Question 11

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

Answer 11

2-4 inches

Question 12

What are the lifesaving steps?

Or

What are the ABCs of medical treatment?

Answer 12

Open airway to restore breathing
Stop the bleeding/ protect the wound
Prevent shock

Question 13

When applying splint, where should the bandages be tied?

Answer 13

Bandages should be tied with knots against the splint

Question 14

Whose first aid dressing should be used on a casualty?

Answer 14

Use the casualty’s field dressing

Question 15

How should the ends of an improved pressure dressing be tied?

Answer 15

Tie the ends together in a nonslip not, directly over the wound site. Do not tie so tightly that it has a Tourniquet-like effect.

Question 16

What are two basic types of fracture?

Answer 16

Open (compund)

Closed (simple)

Question 17

What are some signs of an open fracture?

Answer 17

Bleeding
Bones sticking through the skin
Check for pulse

Question 18

What are some signs of a closed fracture?

Answer 18

Swelling
Discoloration
Deformity
Unusual body position
Check for pulse

Question 19

With an open fracture, what should you do first?

Answer 19

Stop the the bleeding

Question 20

What are the three types of bleeding?

Answer 20

Arterial
Venous
Capillary

Question 21

What is a heat injury?

Answer 21

A general dehydration of the body

Question 22

What is the greatest preventive measure for disease?

Answer 22

Cleanliness

Question 23

How do you stop bleeding?

Answer 23

Apply pressure
Use a tourniquet
Elevating wounded area
By dressing wound

Question 24

What is CPR?

Answer 24

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation- to restore a heart beat

Question 25

When can measures taking to restore breathing in an individual be discontinued?

Answer 25

When a doctor tells you to stop When others relieve you When you cannot physically continue When casualty starts to breathe on his own

Question 26

Name two types of rescue breathe

Answer 26

Mouth to mouth | Mouth to nose

Question 27

Name four types of burns?

Answer 27

Thermal Electrical Chemical Laser

Question 28

What are the three categories used in medical evacuation?

Answer 28

Urgent Priority Routine

Question 29

What are2 prescribed methods for opening an airway?

Answer 29

The jaw thrust | Head tilt/ chin lift methods