Field Manual (FM) 4-25.11: First Aid Army Board Practice Exam

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• Which action is commonly used to stop bleeding first?
• What is a key infection-control principle in first aid?
• Which of the following is a mild symptom of nerve agent poisoning?
• How should you handle an open chest wound when a proper occlusive dressing is unavailable?
• How should you treat a penetrating abdominal wound in the field?
• When should you deliver fluids for dehydration?
• How should you handle a chemical burn to the eye?
• Which airway technique should be avoided if a spinal injury is suspected?
• What do you do with exposed abdominal organs?
• How should you manage life-threatening external bleeding in the field?
• What is the purpose of an elastic pressure bandage?
• Which option is not a medical evacuation category?
• How tight should a tourniquet be to control bleeding?
• In the treatment of a white phosphorus casualty, what should be done after extinguishing the flame?
• How should you respond to a chemical splash to the skin?
• Which action is the correct initial focus before providing care to a casualty?
• Which medical evacuation category is Routine, within 24 hours?
• What is the basic principle of immobilizing suspected fractures?
• Elevating the legs is contraindicated in which field scenario?
• Which of the following is a severe symptom of nerve agent poisoning?
• Which of the following is a severe symptom of nerve agent poisoning?
• Which of the following is a sign of heat stroke?
• What are the signs and symptoms of heat stroke?
• What is the first step in the medical response when approaching a casualty on the battlefield?
• What is the manual pressure?
• Where should a tourniquet be applied for maximum effectiveness?
• If a patient shows confusion after a head injury, what is the recommended course of action?
• What is the role of a buddy aid kit in field first aid?
• What is included in frostbite treatment?
• AIDS is the end stage of HIV infection. Which statement best reflects this relationship?
• What is the treatment for heat stroke?
• Which combination of symptoms indicates a heart attack requiring urgent evacuation?
• With an open fracture, what is the first action you should take?
• When should an airtight dressing be applied to a sucking chest wound?
• When splinting in the field, which method secures the splint?
• Which action is incorrect when handling a wound with an impaled object?
• How are first-degree and second-degree burns distinguished in basic first aid?
• What information should be recorded when a tourniquet is applied?
• Which technique is rescue breathing performed from the rescuer's mouth into the casualty's mouth?
• Which describes the two-person assist lift?
• When should you call for help during a seizure?
• Which of the following best describes the correct handling of exposed abdominal organs?
• Which of the following is a mild symptom of nerve agent poisoning?
• What is the initial care for a large-area burn?
• What are the battlefield triage categories described with color codes?
• How should you position a casualty with a chest wound during transport?
• What is the object of first aid?
• Which of the following is a mild symptom of nerve agent poisoning?
• If a casualty with suspected spinal injury begins vomiting, what should you do?
• What are the steps in performing a primary survey (ABCDE) in field first aid?
• Which of the following is a one-man casualty carrying method?
• Which of the following is a mild symptom of nerve agent poisoning?
• In a field setting, which step is essential in managing heat-related illness?
• Which pulse point is located near the ankle?
• Which symptom is commonly associated with heat stroke but not typical of heat cramps?
• For chemical splash to skin, how long should you rinse?
• What best describes a heat injury?
• What is the first aid procedure for a white phosphorus casualty?
• During shock management, what should you do with clothing?
• Whose first aid dressing should be used on a casualty?
• What is the greatest preventive measure for disease?
• Which item might be used as a splint from your military equipment?
• What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg?
• What should you do prior to leaving an unconscious casualty?
• Which blood type is described as a universal donor?
• Which field manual covers first aid for soldiers?
• After applying a tourniquet, what should you do?
• Name the three categories of heat injuries.
• Which of the following is NOT one of the eight steps in evaluating a casualty?
• What does CPR stand for and what is it used for?
• Which action involves contacting medical personnel during shock management?
• Which of the following is a sign of a closed fracture?
• Which factor increases susceptibility to heat injuries?
• Which soldiers are most likely to suffer heat injuries?
• How should a sucking chest wound be treated in the field?
• How should the ends of an improved pressure dressing be tied?
• Which sign indicates an open fracture?
• How should you transport a casualty with suspected spinal injury if a backboard is not available?
• How should you clean a contaminated wound prior to dressing?
• Heat injury is associated with which physiological change?
• Why should you dress and bandage the wound as soon as possible?
• Which medical evacuation category has a target time of within 2 hours?
• Which of the following is a sign of shock?
• Which step should be taken first when frostbite is suspected?
• Which color/priority corresponds to life-threatening injuries in battlefield triage?
• How long is direct manual pressure applied to control bleeding?
• What is the first aid approach for minor burns?
• Name the four types of burns.
• How can you assess for a possible concussion after a head injury?
• How do you manage a patient with a nosebleed?
• How should you treat a scalp wound to minimize bleeding?
• Why is it important to record the time a tourniquet was applied?
• What essential information must be recorded when a tourniquet is applied?
• What is Self Aid?
• If bleeding continues after applying the sterile field dressing, what should you do?
• When should a tourniquet be used to stop bleeding?
• What is the purpose of climatize in shock treatment?
• What do the letters AIDS stand for?
• How should you position a casualty showing signs of shock when spinal injury is not suspected?
• What is the correct action when a casualty has been poisoned and you cannot contact medical control?
• Which technique is rescue breathing performed from the rescuer's mouth into the casualty's nostrils?
• Which of the following is a severe symptom of nerve agent poisoning?
• During heat exhaustion treatment, which action is recommended?
• Which airway opening method is preferred when cervical spine injury is suspected?
• What is the correct initial response to poisoning by ingestion?
• Which finding in the field most strongly indicates a suspected spinal injury?
• When applying manual pressure, what could you ask the casualty to do if possible?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in the ABCs of medical treatment?
• How should frostbite be treated in the field?
• Which of the following is a mild symptom of nerve agent poisoning?
• In a field setting, how should you respond to abdominal evisceration?
• What is the battlefield triage priority system?
• Which scenario best justifies applying a tourniquet?
• During transport of a casualty with suspected spinal injury, what is essential to maintain?
• Which of the following are signs of heat exhaustion?
• Which statement correctly describes rescue breathing methods in first aid?
• Should you ever remove or loosen a tourniquet?
• Which of the following is a severe symptom of nerve agent poisoning?
• What is the unique feature of type 'O' blood?
• How high should an injured limb be elevated above the heart to control bleeding?
• Which signs indicate dehydration in a casualty?
• Which dressing is recommended for a chest wound during transport?
• What is the first step in the first aid of a burn victim?
• What is First Aid?
• When should a casualty not be placed in the shock position?
• What is the treatment for heat exhaustion?
• What is the primary purpose of a field dressing?
• Which sign requires evacuation after a head injury?
• Which action is part of the lifesaving steps known as the ABCs of medical treatment?
• During heat exhaustion treatment, which action should be avoided?
• After suspecting ingestion poisoning, what is recommended next?
• Which option describes a one-man casualty carrying method?
• Which type of bleeding is bright red and often spurts with each heartbeat?
• What is the primary objective in the treatment of burns?
• If a casualty is suspected of neck/spinal injury or severe head trauma, which method would you use to open the airway?
• Which conditions contribute to dehydration that increases risk of heat injuries?
• What is the correct action for an eye with a penetrating object?
• When applying a splint, where should the bandages be tied?
• What airway management approach is preferred when spinal injury is suspected?
• As part of treating shock, which action is recommended?
• How should you indicate that a casualty has received a tourniquet?
• What is the treatment for heat cramps?
• What is the purpose of sterile dressings in wound care?
• How should you position a casualty with an open abdominal wound?
• When would you not remove casualty's clothing to expose a wound?
• COLD is a guideline for cold weather protection. Which of the following is NOT part of COLD?
• In the ABCDE primary survey, which component assesses neurological status?
• In minor burns, what is a primary reason to keep the area clean and protected?
• What is the first indication of frostbite?
• Which action is correct when responding to a casualty having a seizure?
• Which of the following is a sign of shock?
• Which improvised materials can be used for splinting in a field setting?
• What is the recommended technique for moving a casualty with suspected spinal injury?
• What is the basic proven principle in splinting fractures?
• What is the primary purpose of elevating an injured limb above the heart in first aid?
• How many pressure points exist on the human body that can be used to control bleeding with fingers, thumbs, or hands?
• How do you stop bleeding?
• When improvising an occlusive dressing for a chest wound, why leave one side breathable?
• Where is the proper location to apply a tourniquet on a limb?
• First Aid is the initial care given to casualties before treatment by medical personnel can be made available. True or False?
• What is a recommended action when frostbite is suspected and you are outside?
• Where should you palpate to locate the carotid pulse?
• Should a casualty be given water to drink?
• Which of the following is a two-man casualty carrying method?
• Which term describes a fracture where the bone ends protrude through the skin?
• Which statement best describes immobilization for a suspected fracture?
• Which option lists a casualty carry using the casualty's own LBE?
• Which practices help prevent athlete's foot?
• How should you manage a wound with an impaled object?
• When encountering a wound with a deeply embedded object, what is the recommended action?
• In a suspected diabetic emergency, what is the recommended action if the casualty is conscious and able to swallow?
• When can measures taken to restore breathing in an individual be discontinued?
• Which symptom may occur in shock?
• Which of the following is a mild symptom of nerve agent poisoning?
• Which of the following is a mild symptom of nerve agent poisoning?
• Which of the following is a mild symptom of nerve agent poisoning?
• What is the recommended CPR ratio for an adult casualty if trained in BLS?
• How should heat-related illness be managed in the field?
• When cleaning a contaminated wound prior to dressing, which approach should you follow?
• How should you immobilize an upper limb fracture with a sling and swath?
• Which item listed could be used as a splint from military equipment?
• When treating frostbite in the field, which action should be avoided?
• Should you apply medication or cream on a burn?
• Which of the following is a severe symptom of nerve agent poisoning?
• What is the major cause of tooth decay and gum disease?
• Which statement best describes the goal of the 'Airway' step in the ABCDE approach?
• What are the signs and symptoms of heat cramps?
• What signs suggest a rib fracture or chest injury requiring medical evacuation?
• Which is NOT a recommended location for a tourniquet?
• Which of the following is a mild symptom of nerve agent poisoning?
• Which action should you take after applying a three-sided occlusive dressing to a sucking chest wound?
• How do you check the carotid pulse?
• Which of the following is a severe symptom of nerve agent poisoning?
• When evaluating a wound for foreign material, which action is recommended?
• In an unconscious diabetic emergency, which action is correct?