- The material placed on the wound to absorb the blood is called the_____________; the material which is used to keep the first pad of material from slipping off the wound is called the______________
Your answer:
- Why should you push away any loose clothing near a casualty's open wound before applying a field dressing?
Your answer:
to apply ointment to the wound
to allow the wound to get air
to provide a sterile work area
to see the extent of the wound
- When would you apply a field dressing to a wound without exposing the wound?
Your answer:
in an extremely cold area
in a chemically contaminated area
in a rainy area
in an extremely hot area
- A casualty is bleed from a wound in the leg. Part of the trouser material next to the wound is stuck to the wound. You should:
Your answer:
gently pull the material from the wound area
pour water on the trouser to lossen the material
tear around the stuck material so as to not pull the material from the wound
remove the trouser completely
- What part of the field dressing should be applied directly over an open wound?
Your answer:
either side of the dressing
white side of dressing
olive-drab tails
top side of the dressing (side to which tails are attached)
- You have just applied a field dressing to a wound on the casualty's arm. Under what circumstance would you loosen the field dressing?
Your answer:
the bleeding has stopped
there is no pulse below (distal to) the dressing
the casualty has lost consciousness
the dressing has become completely soaked with blood
- When applying a field dressing to a bleeding wound on the arm, the tails should be tied in a nonslip knot:
Your answer:
directly over the center of the wound
over the outer edge of the dressing
on the other side of the arm (away from the wound)
wherever the tails happen to cross
- After applying a field dressing to a bleeding wound on the casualty's forearm, you should also apply___________ directly over the wound; then__________the arm if the arm is not________________
Your answer:
- A pressure dressing is usually:
Your answer:
additional knot tied on the field dressing
stick placed between the knots on the field dressing
another field dressing
folded material secured by a cravat
- A pressure dressing is applied:
Your answer:
two to four inches below the field dressing
directly under the field dressing
two to four inches above the field dressing
on top of the field dressing
- When applying a pressure dressing, the tails should be tied:
Your answer:
over the outer edge of the dressing
on the other side of the arm (away from the wound)
directly over the wound
wherever the tails happen to cross
- A casualty is bleeding from a wound on his forehead. You have applied a field dressing, but the wound is still bleeding. Should you apply a pressure dressing to the wound?
Your answer:
only when direct pressure does not stop the bleeding
only after the dressing is soaked with blood
yes
no
- Which of the following is applied with the intent of stopping blood circulation?
Your answer:
field dressing
pressure dressing
tourniquet
manual pressure
- The portion of the limb below the pressure dressing is cool to the touch and the nail beds on the limb are bluish. The pressure dressing should be _____________and____________. If the condition does not improve__________________the casualty.
Your answer:
- In which of the following situations would you apply a tourniquet without first trying to control the bleeding with a pressure dressing?
Your answer:
severe bleeding from a wound on the leg
amputation of the arm near the elbow
amputation of the toes
severe bleeding from a wound on the forearm
- Which one of the following is preferred for a tourniquet band?
Your answer:
a rubber constricting band
a square of cloth (about 36 inches on each side) folded to a width of about 2 inches
a wire that is 36 inches long
a bootlace
- You are going to apply a tourniquet band (cravat) made from a piece of folded material such as a muslin bandage. The band should be at least __________ wide when folded
Your answer:
- Should padding be placed between the tourniquet band and the casualty's limb?
Your answer:
yes
no
only if bleeding has stopped
depends on the type of injury
- A tourniquet should be applied closer to the heart than the wound
Your answer:
only if the arms are involved
yes
no
equal distance from the heart and wound
- If the amputation site is about one inch below the elbow joint, the tourniquet is applied:
Your answer:
four to six inches above the elbow
between the wound and the elbow
directly over the elbow
slightly above the elbow
- Which one of the following statements gives a proper rule for tightening a tourniquet?
Your answer:
a tourniquet is to tightened until both the bright red bleeding and the darker venous bleedng have stopped completely
a tourniquet is to be tightened until the bright red bleeding has stopped; darker blood oozing from the wound can be irgnored
a tourniquet should be loose enough so that you can slip two fingers under the tourniquet band
a tourniquet should be loose enough so that you can slip the tip of one finger under the tourniquet band
- Once you have tightened the tourniquet, you must:
Your answer:
check the casualty's carotid pulse
remove the rigid object and tie the tails in a nonslip knot
apply a field dressing over the rigid object
secure the rigid object so the tourniquet will not unwind
- Once the tourniquet has been applied, should it be covered with a blanket, poncho, or similar material?
Your answer:
only after a large "T" is marked on the material
only if it is raining
no
yes
- The lower part of the casualty's arm has been amputated. You have appled a tourniquet. How is the stump treated?
Your answer:
a pressure dressing is applied to the stump
leave the stump exposed to the air
the stump is dressed and bandaged
the stump is left exposed to facilitate drainage
- A casualty has just had his arm amputated just above the wrist, but the bleedng is not severe. What should you do?
Your answer:
apply a toruniquet above the elbow
leave the stump exposed to the air
apply a tourniquet two to four inchesa bove the amputation site
apply a pressure dressing to the stump
- You have applied a tourniquet to a casualty's left leg. Which one of the following is a proper method of marking the casualty?
Your answer:
write a "T" and the time of application on the fressing over the stump
write "T" and the time of application on the casualty's forehead
write "LL" and the time of application on the dressing over the stump
write "LL" and the time of application on the casualty's forehead
- Which of the following is a sign of an open chest wound?
Your answer:
blood being coughed up
hissing sound coming from a chest wound
bluish tint to the casualty's lips
all of the above
- The plastic wrapper is placed over an open chest wound to:
Your answer:
keep the dressing from having direct contact with the wound
reduce blood loss
prevent air from going through the wound and into the chest cavity
prevent infection
- When treating a casualty with a sucking chest wound, you have________ and hold his breath when you put the plastic wrapper over the wound and have him ________and hold his breath when you tie the tails of the field dressing in a knot.
Your answer:
- What size of material should be used for making the airtight seal?
Your answer:
four inches by six inches
the distance between the edge of the sealing material and the edge of the wound should be two or more inches
the sealing material should be the same size as the wound
the sealing material should be slightly smaller than the size of the wound
- When applying the field dressing to an open chest wound, where should you tie the tails in a nonslip knot?
Your answer:
tie the knot in the enter of the dressing
tie the knot on the uninjured side of the body
tie the knot directly over his spine
tie the knot at the edge of the dressing
- If an object is protruding from the chest wound, you should:
Your answer:
remove the object before applying the airtight plastic seal
place airtight material around the object and cover the material with a bulky dressing
push the object down so it does not interfer with the airtight plastic seal
not apply the airtight plastic seal
- You have dressed an open chest wound. How can the casualty now be positioned?
Your answer:
lying on his uninjured side only
lying on his injured side only
either sitting up or lying on his injured side
either sitting up or lying on his injured side
- You have given buddy-aid to a casualty with an open chest wound. His breathing has improved, but is now getting worse. He is short of breath, his lips are turning blue, and he is becoming very restless. What can you do to help the casualty?
Your answer:
place a pressure dressing over the wound
lift the sealing material from the wound, let the air escape from the hest cavity, and then make the wound airtight again
administer modified abdominal thrusts
nothing, the casualty's reactions are normal
- How should a casualty with an open abdominal wound be positioned while the wound is being dressed and bandaged?
Your answer:
on his back with his feet elevated higher than the level of his heart
on his back with his head and shoulders raised
on his back with his knees raised
flat on his back
- A casualty has both an entry and an exit wound in his abdominal region. Which wound should you treat first?
Your answer:
the entry wound
the exit wound
the more serious wound
the first wound you observe
- When securing the dressing over an open abdominal wound, the tails should be tied:
Your answer:
on the outer edge of the dressing
over the center of the dressing
over the casualty's spine
on the uninjured side of the wound
- When securing the field dressing, the bandages should be tied:
Your answer:
loose on top and tightly on the bottom of the dressing
loose enough to avoid putting pressure on the wound but tight enough to keep the dressing in place
tight enough to control bleeding but not tight enough to stop blood circulation
as tightly as possible
- You have dressed and bandaged an open abdominal wound. The casualty says that he is hungry and thirsty. What should you do?
Your answer:
moisten the casualty's lips, but do not give him anything to eat or drink
give the casualty something to eat and drink
give the casualty something to drink, but nothing to eat
give the casualty some fruit that will help satisy both his hunger and his thirst
- If you reinforce the abdominal dressings, where should you tie the knots of the reinforcing bandages?
Your answer:
on the edge of the dressing, but not on the same edge that the field dressing tails were tied
directly over the wound
over the casualty's spine
at the same place the tails of the field dressing were tied
- Which of the following statements is/are true?
Your answer:
use the clenest material available to clean the abdominal wound before applying the dressing
place any protruding organs inside the open abdominal wound or directly over the open wound
remove sticks or other objects protruding from the abdominal wound
all of the above are proper procedures for treating an open abdominal wound
- Which of the following is a sign of a closed head injury?
Your answer:
black eye
clear fluid leaking frm an ear
slurred speech
all of the above
- You have been thrown to the ground by an explosion and dazed. A soldier in your squad comes to you, checks you over quickly, and asks, "What is your name? What is the date? Where are you?" What is happening?
Your answer:
the soldier is showing signs of suffering a nervous breakdown
the soldier is showing signs of mental confusion and has probably suffered a head injury
the soldier wants you to talk so he can check you for a sucking chest wound
the soldier is checking you for symptoms of a head injury
- You are staying with a casualty who has suffered a head injury. You should check his level of consciousness every:
Your answer:
60 minutes
15 minutes
5 minutes
30 minutes
- A casualty's arms and legs are jerking after he fell from a wall. How can you help this person?
Your answer:
get help and pin the casualty's limbs down
help the casualty to lie down and gently support his head
help the casaulty get to his feet and walk if off
put the casualty against a tree and tie him to the tree
- Which of the following is true concerning tying nonslip knots of a field dressing applied to an open wound on the forehead?
Your answer:
the tails are tied at the base of the casualty's skull
the tails are tied on the side of the casualty's head
the tails are tied at the center of the dressing over the wound
the tails are tied wherever they happen to cross
- When applying the field dressing to a casualty with an open wound on the top of his head, you should bring the tail down ______the casualty's ear, pass the tail under his chin ________, and bring the tail up the opposite side
Your answer:
- A soldier has fallen off a ladder. He is conscious and does not seem to have any fractures or open wounds. He does, however, have some bloody fluid draining from his left ear. What should you do?
Your answer:
have the soldier lie on his right side; no dresing is needed
apply a pressure dressing to the left ear and seek medicl help
have the soldier lie on his left side until the drainage stops; then apply a dressing to the left ear
cover the left ear with a dressing or clean cloth and seek medical help
- A casualty has suffered a head injury. After you dress the wound and send someone to get medical help, the casualty goes to sleep. What should you do?
Your answer:
give him something to drink or eat in order to keep him awake
let the casualty sleep until he awakens on his own
begin performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
wake the casualty up every 15 minutes and check his level of consciousness
- You are in a chemical environment when you come upon a wounded soldier. The soldier has his chemical protective gear on, but his hood has been penetrated and the soldier appears to have an open head wound. What should you do?
Your answer:
lift the hood, dress the wound, and replace the hood
remove the hood and protective mask, dress the wound, and replace the msk and hood
apply a dressing to the wound through the tear in the hood, they apply manual pressure to stop the bleeding
attempt to repair the hood without dressing the wound