Military First Aid 5

Question 1

A casualty has heat stroke with a core temperature above 104°F (40°C) and is confused. What is the MOST critical immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Begin rapid cooling by any available means

Answer

Rapid cooling is the priority for heat stroke as core temperature above 104°F causes organ damage; use ice water immersion, wet towels, or fanning.

Question 2

What is the correct rate for delivering rescue breaths to an adult casualty during CPR?

Accepted Answer

One breath every 5-6 seconds (10-12 per minute)

Answer

Rescue breaths are delivered at one breath every 5-6 seconds (10-12 per minute) when an advanced airway is in place during CPR.

Question 3

A casualty has a closed head injury and becomes increasingly agitated, then unresponsive. What does this progression most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Increasing intracranial pressure

Answer

Agitation followed by decreasing consciousness is a classic sign of increasing intracranial pressure (ICP) from brain swelling or bleeding.

Question 4

You are treating a casualty with severe abdominal evisceration. What is the correct field treatment for protruding intestines?

Accepted Answer

Cover with a moist sterile dressing and do not attempt to replace

Answer

Eviscerated organs should be covered with a moist sterile dressing to prevent drying and contamination; never attempt to replace them in the field.

Question 5

Which nerve agent antidote combination is carried by U.S. military personnel for self or buddy aid?

Accepted Answer

Atropine and pralidoxime (2-PAM) via auto-injector

Answer

U.S. military personnel carry ATNAA (Antidote Treatment Nerve Agent Auto-Injector) containing atropine and 2-PAM to counter nerve agent poisoning.

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