First Aid & Basic Life Support Flashcards

During the 2-Mile Run on a hot day, a Soldier becomes confused, stumbles, and has a high body temperature. What is the most likely condition?

Answer: Heat stroke

Altered mental status with high body temperature is the hallmark of heat stroke, a life-threatening emergency.

What is the most effective field cooling method for a Soldier with suspected heat stroke at an ACFT site?

Answer: Ice-sheeting or cold-water immersion while awaiting evacuation

Rapid cooling with ice sheets or cold-water immersion is the priority and should begin immediately while evacuation is arranged.

A Soldier reports painful muscle spasms in the calves after the Sprint-Drag-Carry but is alert with normal temperature. What is the best initial action?

Answer: Rest in shade, gently stretch, and give water or electrolyte fluid

Heat cramps are treated with rest, stretching, and fluid/electrolyte replacement.

Which sign best distinguishes heat exhaustion from heat stroke?

Answer: Normal mental status

Heat exhaustion patients remain mentally alert, while heat stroke causes confusion or unconsciousness.

In the Army heat category system, what does a black flag (Heat Category 5) indicate for strenuous training?

Answer: Strenuous exercise should be suspended or heavily restricted

Heat Category 5 (WBGT 90°F and above) is the most dangerous level and calls for suspending strenuous training.

What is the maximum recommended fluid intake per hour during hot-weather training to avoid overhydration?

Answer: 1.5 quarts

Army guidance limits fluid intake to no more than 1.5 quarts per hour to prevent hyponatremia.

Which instrument reading do ACFT graders use to determine heat category at the test site?

Answer: Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT)

WBGT combines temperature, humidity, radiant heat, and wind and is the Army standard for heat category.