Which of the follownig materials should not be used to secure a split?

a. Cord

b. ABU belt

c. Pistol belt

d. Strips of cloth

Swathes should be how wide?

a. 1 to 2 inches

b. 2 to 4 inches

c. 3 to 6 inches

d. 4 to 8 inches

c. 3 to 6 inches

Which of the follownig are signs and symptoms of a fracture?

a. Pain, tenderness, and bruising

b. Abnormal position of the fractures extremity

c. Arm or leg may appear shorter than the opposite arm or leg

d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Which of the following is a sign and symptom of an open chest wound?

a. Coughing up blood

b. Sucking or hissing sounds coming from a chest wound

c. Frothy blood appearing from air bubbles coming from the wound

d. All of the above

d. All of the above

To stop severe bleeding of the upper leg, which pressure-point artery should you press on?

a. Radial

b. Brachial

c. Femoral

d. Popliteal

c. Femoral

Where is the popliteal artery located?

a. In the groin

b. Behind the knee

c. On the inside of the upper arm

d. On the thumb side of the wrist

b. Behind the knee

What types of symptoms can a casualty display after receiving an insect bite or sting?

a. Blisters and sweating

b. Pain and allergic reaction

c. Inflammation and infection

d. Both B and C

d. Both B and C

What should you do if the wound bleeds through the emergency bandage?

a. Place a new emergency bandage over the top of the existing bandages.

b. Remove the emergency bandage, and place a new one of the wound.

c. Do nothing. Leaving the bandage in place will ensure the blood continues to clot.

d. Immediately apply a Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT), and request a MEDEVAC.

a. Place a new emergency bandage over the top of the existing bandages.

How do you apply the QuikClot Combat Gauze?

a. Tear open the packet, and pack the entire roll into the wound.

b. Wrap the gauze around the wound, and elevate the legs 8-12 inches.

c. Unroll the gauze, and pack it directly into the wound while simultaneously applying direct pressure.

d. Take the gauze, slowly unwind the roll, wrap it around the wound, and add pressure to the appropriate pressure point.

c. Unroll the gauze, and pack it directly into the wound while simultaneously applying direct pressure.

When applying the emergency bandage to the head, what is done to prevent the bandage from shifting in place?

a. Use the cravat from the individual first-aid kit (IFAK), and tie a knot underneat the chin.

b. Secure the hooking ends of the closure bar into the elastic bandage.

c. Wrap the bandage at least once underneath the chin and back around the head.

d. Reposition the bandage if it slips out of place.

c. Wrap the bandage at least once underneath the chin and back around the head.

Which type of snake's mouth is white when opened?

a. Coral snake

b. Copperhead

c. Rattlesnake

d. Cottonmouth

d. Cottonmouth

What type of water should be used when washing a wound caused by a sea animal's stings?

a. Seawater

b. Regular water

c. Sterlized water

d. Cool, fresh water

a. Seawater

An individual is unable to make decisions or process information. Which type of stress does this describe?

a. Mental

b. Physical

c. Emotional

d. Behavioral

a. Mental

Which of the following are physical signs of stress?

a. Blurred vision and slurred speech

b. Trouble waking up and slow heartbeat

c. Weakness, difficulty urinating, and constipation

d. Paralysis of limbs, frequent urination, and trembling

d. Paralysis of limbs, frequent urination, and trembling

What is the purpose of splinting a fracture?

a. To reduce pain

b. To prevent movement of the broken bone

c. To prevent further damage to muscles, nerves, and blood vessels

d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

Shock is the body's reaction to what?

a. Blood flow to one or more organs throughout the body is decreased.

b. Blood flow to one or more organs throughout the body is increased.

c. The rate of oxygen consumed by the body is diminished.

d. The rate of oxygen consumed by the body is raised.

a. Blood flow to one or more organs throughout the body is decreased.

Which airway-management technique minimizes the movement of the head, neck, and spinal cord to prevent further injuries?

a. Head-tilt/chin-lift technique

b. Nasopharyngeal-airway technique

c. Jaw-thrust technique

d. All of the above

c. Jaw-thrust technique

After measuring, you decide that the nasopharyngeal ariway is too long. What should you do?

a. Do not use it.

b. Cut it to the correct length, creating an angle.

c. Cut it to the correct length, creating a straight line.

d. Insert it anyway since creating an open airway is a priority.

b. Cut it to the correct length, creating an angle.

Why must you seal an open chest wound?

a. To decrease oxygen from entering the lungs and causing the casualty to stop breathing

b. To stop air from entering the chest cavity and collapsing the lung

c. To decrease the chance of infection

d. To stop the bleeding

b. To stop air from entering the chest cavity and collapsing the lung

How should you treat a casualty's eye injury?

a. Apply a bandage to both eyes.

b. Apply a bandage to the injured eye only.

c. Do not bandage the eye because it may cause further injury.

d. Immobilize the head, and leave the injury to be treated by medical personnel.

a. Apply a bandage to both eyes.

Which of the following will not result in a traumatic brain injury?

a. Falls

b. Contact sports

c. Anaphylactic mishap

d. Motor vehicle accidents

c. Anaphylactic mishap

Traumatic brain injury may occur after which of the following events?

a. Significant impact to the head

b. Abruptly sitting down after a dizzy spell

c. Rapid acceleration/deceleration of the head

d. Both A and C

d. Both A and C

What type of burn will cause both an entry and exit wound?

a. Heat

b. Chemical

c. Electrical

d. Radiation

c. Electrical

What type of sources can result in burns?

a. Thermal

b. Electrical

c. Chemical

d. All of the above

d. All of the above

If an individual has an insect bite or sting, what can be used to reduce the chance of an infection and remove traces of venom?

a. Seawater

b. Ethanol or urine

c. Rubbing alcohol or an antiseptic

d. None of the above

c. Rubbing alcohol or an antiseptic

Which type of snake typically has oval-shaped heads and round eyes?

a. Copperhead

b. Rattlesnake

c. Nonpoisonous

d. Cottonmouth

c. Nonpoisonous

When treating a snake bite, what should you do with the affected limb to decrease the spread of venom?

a. Keep the affected limb above the level of the heart.

b. Place the affected limb below the level of the heart.

c. Raise the lower extremities (legs and feet) 6 to 8 inches.

d. Elevate the lower extremeties (legs and feet) 8 to 12 inches.

b. Place the affected limb below the level of the heart.

What factor(s) will determine the amount of fluid (water) necessary to maintain proper body function?

a. Activity

b. Temperature

c. Acclimatization

d. All of the above

d. All of the above

During which heat emergency do you cool the casualty's ody by sprinkling him or her with water?

a. Heat stroke

b. Dehydration

c. Head exhaustion

d. None of the above

c. Head exhaustion

What causes abnormally low body temperatures?

a. Extreme contact with high heat temperatures

b. Temperatures rapidly fluctuating from heat to cold

c. Long periods of strenuous work without drinking water

d. Continued exposure to low or rapidly falling temperatures

d. Continued exposure to low or rapidly falling temperatures

What should be your first reaction upon being notified of a chemical attack?

a. Administer antidote regardless of symptoms

b. Treat casualties prior to treating yourself

c. Don your mask and IPE

d. Remove all contaminated clothing

c. Don your mask and IPE

If you are exposed to a nerve agent, how many ATNAA (antidote) auto-injections should you administer to yourself or to a casualty before seeking medical guidance?

a. Two

b. Three

c. Four

d. ATNAA should never be administered without medical supervision

b. Three

If more than one wound is found during a quick patient assessment, what should you do?

a. Immediately call for medical assistance and ask them what you should do.

b. Treat the wounds in the order you found them.

c. Treat the least serious wound first.

d. Treat the most serious wound first.

d. Treat the most serious wound first.

Why is QuikClot Combat Gauze effective in controlling bleeding?

a. It causes blood to clot within the wound.

b. It produces heat, causing veins to shrink.

c. It is absorbed into the body, blocking blood flow.

d. It prevents blood clots from forming within the wound.

a. It causes blood to clot within the wound.