Military First Aid 4

Question 1

A casualty has an impaled object in their eye. What is the correct field treatment?

Accepted Answer

Stabilize the object in place and cover both eyes

Answer

Impaled objects should be stabilized in place and both eyes covered (to reduce sympathetic movement) until definitive care is available.

Question 2

How long should you maintain direct pressure on a wound before determining it is not controlling hemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

At least 10 minutes

Answer

Direct pressure should be maintained for at least 10 minutes continuously before reassessing, as releasing too early disrupts clot formation.

Question 3

A casualty is found with severe facial injuries and gurgling respirations. After repositioning fails to clear the airway, what is the next step?

Accepted Answer

Insert a nasopharyngeal airway

Answer

A nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) bypasses soft tissue obstruction and is the next step after repositioning fails in a casualty with facial trauma.

Question 4

Which of the following is the MOST reliable field sign to assess circulatory status in a combat casualty?

Accepted Answer

Radial pulse presence and quality

Answer

Presence and quality of the radial pulse is the most reliable and quickly assessable circulatory indicator in the field without equipment.

Question 5

A soldier ingests an unknown substance and becomes confused with pinpoint pupils and excessive salivation. This presentation suggests:

Accepted Answer

Organophosphate (nerve agent) poisoning

Answer

Pinpoint pupils, salivation, and altered mental status are classic signs of cholinergic toxidrome caused by organophosphate or nerve agent exposure.

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