Army Promotion Board 2021: First Aid Part 1
This deck covers key first aid concepts and procedures as outlined in the Army Promotion Board 2021 guide. It includes questions on self-aid, splinting, bleeding control, heat injuries, and other essential first aid practices.
What is Self Aid?
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Key Terms
E tool
Weapon
What is the object of first aid?
To stop bleeding
Overcome shock
Relieve pain
Prevent infection
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
Name 3 categories of heat injuries
Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
What are the signs and symptoms of heat cramps?
Cramping in the extremities (arms and legs)
Abdominal Cramps (stomach)
Excessive Sweating
What are some signs of an open fracture?
Bleeding.
Bones sticking through the skin.
Check for pulse.
What are some signs of a closed fracture?
Swelling
Discoloration
Deformity
3 types of bleeding
Arterial- Blood is bright red and will spurt with each heart beat
Venous- Blood is dark red and flows in a steady stream
Capillary- Blood ooz...
What are some signs/symptoms of shock?
Clammy skin (cool, pale and damp)
Restlessness and nervousness
What is the treatment for shock?
P E L C R N
Position the casualty on their back
Elevate the Legs
Loosen clothing at neck waist or wherever it is binding
Climatize (...
How do you stop bleeding?
Apply a field dressing
Manual pressure
Elevate the lim...
When can measures taken to restore breathing in an individual be discontinued?
When a doctor tells you to stop
When others relieve you
When you cannot physically continue
When the casualty starts to breath on his own<...
Name two types of rescue breathing
Mouth to mouth
Mouth to nose
Related Flashcard Decks
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is Self Aid? | Emergency treatment one applies to oneself |
Name some items that you might use as a splint from your military equipment | E tool Weapon |
What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg? | 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? | 11 |
What is the object of first aid? | To stop bleeding |
What is first aid? | 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? | 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? | Soldiers who aren’t acclimated, overweight, soldiers who are dehydrated |
How high should an injured limb be elevated above the heart to control bleeding? | 2 to 4 inches |
What are the lifesaving steps? (The ABC’s of medical treatment) | Open the airway and restore breathing |
When applying splint, where should the bandages be tied? | The bandages should be tied with knots against the splint |
Whose first aid dressing should be used on a casualty? | The casualties |
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. |
What is manual pressure? | Placing a hand on the dressing and exerting firm pressure for 5 to 10 minutes. |
Should a casualty be given water to drink? | No |
Why should you dress and bandage the wound as soon as possible? | To protect the wound from further infection or to control bleeding |
What should you do to indicate that a casualty has received a tourniquet? | Mark forehead with a T & the time |
Where should you place the tourniquet | Should be placed on the upper arm or above the knee on the thigh. |
Name 3 categories of heat injuries | Heat cramps |
What are the signs and symptoms of heat cramps? | Cramping in the extremities (arms and legs) |
What is the treatment for heat cramps? | Loosen clothing, move them to shady cool area, drink water, seek medical assistance |
What are the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion? | Headache, dizziness, sweating, confusion |
If a casualty were suspected of having a neck/spinal injury or severe head trauma, which method would you use for opening an airway? | The jaw thrust technique, because in most cases it can be done without extending the neck |
What are two basic types of fractures? | Open and closed |
What are some signs of an open fracture? | Bleeding. |
What are some signs of a closed fracture? | Swelling Discoloration Deformity Unusual body position Check for pulse |
With an open fracture, what should you do first? | Stop the bleeding |
What is the basic proven principle in splinting fractures? | Splint them where they lie |
How tight should tourniquet be? | Tightened until the bright red bleeding has stopped |
3 types of bleeding | Arterial- Blood is bright red and will spurt with each heart beat |
Name 4 common points for checking pulse | Neck, Groin, Ankle, wrist |
What are some signs/symptoms of shock? | 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. |
What is the treatment for shock? | P E L C R N Position the casualty on their back |
What is a heat injury? | A loss of water and salt, loss of sweat while personnel work in the heat, a general dehydration of the body |
What is the greatest preventive measure for disease? | Cleanliness |
How do you stop bleeding? | Apply a field dressing Manual pressure Elevate the limb Apply a pressure dressing Digital Pressure Apply a tourniquet |
What is CPR? | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, it is used to restore a heart beat |
When can measures taken to restore breathing in an individual be discontinued? | When a doctor tells you to stop |
Name two types of rescue breathing | Mouth to mouth Mouth to nose |