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Army Promotion Board 2021: First Aid Part 1

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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.

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What is Self Aid?

Emergency treatment one applies to oneself

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Definition

What is Self Aid?

Emergency treatment one applies to oneself

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Name some items that you might use as a splint from your military equipment

E tool

Weapon

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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

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What is the object of first aid?

To stop bleeding
Overcome shock
Relieve pain
Prevent infection

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What is first aid?

It is the first care given to casualties before treatment by medical personnel can be made available

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Army Promotion Board 2021: First Aid Part 1

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 Overcome shock Relieve pain Prevent infection
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 Stop the bleeding / Protect the wound Prevent shock
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 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 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. Bones sticking through the skin. Check for pulse.
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 Venous- Blood is dark red and flows in a steady stream Capillary- Blood oozes from the wound
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 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!!)
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 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