ATP 4-02.11 – First Aid Practice Exam

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• FAST signs of a stroke, and what should you do?
• In peacetime MEDEVAC pickup site information includes which of the following?
• Med Evac Line 4
• Hypoglycemia in an alert casualty with access to sugar: what should you do?
• In MEDEVAC security at the pickup site, what does the designation X indicate?
• When would you apply a tourniquet?
• Which MEDEVAC classification corresponds to Routine, typically at 24 hours?
• How do you recognize and treat frostbite in the field?
• Why should you avoid neck extension during airway management when a spinal injury is suspected?
• When evaluating a casualty's chest wound, if unsure that the wound has penetrated the chest wall completely, what action should be taken?
• Which airway management approach is recommended for an unconscious casualty with suspected facial injury when skull fracture cannot be ruled out?
• What should be documented immediately after applying a tourniquet?
• Which describes an open (compound) fracture?
• MEDEVAC classification 'Convenience' means what?
• In the event of potential chemical agent exposure to the skin, what is the initial action?
• Which regulation covers First Aid?
• How should you respond to a casualty suspected of heat illness in the field?
• What is the first step in casualty assessment before approaching a casualty in a potentially dangerous environment?
• What should be the priority when moving a casualty with suspected spinal injury?
• What is the basic principle when splinting fractures?
• If a casualty has chemical exposure to the skin, what should you do with contaminated clothing?
• After removing contaminated clothing and rinsing the skin, what should be done next?
• What are typical field indicators of a concussion/head injury and initial handling?
• Which item is used to indicate the level of treatment given after nerve agent exposure?
• What are the two primary tools used to control life-threatening bleeding in the field?
• Med Evac Line 3
• What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute?
• Cyanosis is defined as which of the following?
• During a seizure in the field, what is the recommended handling?
• What key information should you communicate to medical personnel during handoff and evacuation?
• Which line addresses the presence of special equipment required?
• The three methods of controlling external bleeding are:
• Which action should be taken before applying a chest seal to an open chest wound?
• When applying a dressing to an abdominal injury, which practice should be followed?
• Which condition would most clearly indicate escalation to advanced airway management in the field?
• In dehydration and heat illness, when are oral rehydration solutions recommended?
• Which action is part of Buddy Aid for nerve agent poisoning?
• What is the main purpose of a tourniquet in field bleeding control?
• What are the three types of bleeding?
• What is first aid?
• CASEVAC stands for?
• What is the correct rationale for venting on one side of an occlusive dressing?
• After completing initial nerve agent first aid, how should you mark the care provided?
• Which signs are associated with shock that a responder should recognize?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes when to use an OPA versus an NPA?
• How are burns classified, and what is the initial care for minor burns?
• Which action helps prevent air entry when treating an open chest wound?
• What steps should you take to safely evac a casualty with a suspected spinal injury on a litter?
• What position should the patient be laid in if you suspect anaphylaxis?
• In Buddy Aid for severe nerve agent poisoning, which antidotes are administered?
• What is described as the best medicine on the battlefield?
• When applying an elastic bandage, which type of wrap should be used to support or limit joint movement at the hand, elbow, knee, ankle, or foot?
• What are the signs of anaphylaxis and the immediate field actions?
• Under what condition is it permissible to remove a seat belt from a restrained casualty in a crash?
• Under spinal precautions, how should helmet removal and movement be managed?
• What is the purpose of applying a chest seal after needle decompression in suspected tension pneumothorax?
• What does MARCH stand for?
• Applying an occlusive dressing is first aid for which type of injury?
• Which of the following is not a valid method for marking MEDEVAC pickup site?
• In CELT burn types, what does T stand for?
• Which of the following symptoms indicate a concussion or brain injury requiring medical evaluation?
• What does TCCC stand for?
• In CELT burn types, what does L stand for?
• What are early signs of wound infection to monitor in a casualty?
• During immobilization of an open fracture wound, what is the recommended wound care?
• Which of the following is a common site for checking a pulse?
• What practices help prevent infection when handling wounds in the field?
• In CELT burn types, what does C stand for?
• In the COLD mnemonic, what does the C stand for?
• What is the proper sequence for cleaning and dressing wounds in the field?
• What is the recommended water temperature for rewarming frostbitten tissue in the field?
• In the event of a suspected tension pneumothorax, what urgent action may be taken if trained?
• How often should re-evaluations occur during an ongoing field scenario?
• In CELT burn types, what does E stand for?
• A casualty presents with altered mental status and hot skin; this presentation is most consistent with which condition?
• During chest compressions, what is the minimum depth required?
• What form is used for Tactical Combat Casualty Care documentation?
• Which of the following is NOT a method of controlling external bleeding?
• What is the recommended handling for a puncture wound with an embedded object?
• Med Evac Line 2
• How should you care for a casualty with a penetrating abdominal wound?
• During a penetrating eye injury, which action is correct?
• What is the recommended field care for burns?
• How can you differentiate heat exhaustion from heat stroke in a casualty?
• Which statement best describes Buddy Aid for nerve agent poisoning?
• Which line describes the number of patients?
• Which acronym is used to determine a casualty's level of consciousness?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of burn?
• What best describes the role of direct pressure with dressings in bleeding control?
• How should you manage a penetrating eye injury in the field?
• Which of the following is most indicative of shock requiring urgent evacuation?
• First aid for Mild nerve agent poisoning is considered to be self-aid and consists of:
• How should frostbite be managed on the battlefield?
• Which describes a closed (simple) fracture?
• Which action is recommended when treating a neck wound to protect the airway and ventilation?
• If direct pressure with a sterile dressing does not control limb bleeding, what is the next step?
• Which description correctly matches an abrasion?
• When would you not loosen clothing?
• Which action is not recommended in field wound care?
• Med Evac Line 5
• Which publication covers fist aid?
• In the bleeding control sequence, what step comes after direct pressure if bleeding continues?
• When performing a rapid trauma assessment, which body regions are checked for life-threatening injuries?
• In NBC contamination coding, which type is designated by the letter N?
• Which strategies help prevent hypothermia in a casualty during transport?
• Which technique should be used to open the airway if there is no suspected neck injury?
• What is the basic first aid approach to chemical exposure on the skin?
• Which statement correctly describes open and closed fractures and the immobilization approach in the field?
• What is the purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) in first aid and what items are commonly used?
• Name 4 common points for checking pulse.
• Which signs indicate hypovolemic shock?
• How should you handle a casualty who is restrained in a vehicle crash?
• What is the correct method to immobilize a suspected fracture of a limb?
• What are the eight steps for evaluating a casualty?
• Which device is used for self-administered treatment in mild nerve agent exposure?
• Hyponatremia is water intoxication and is a medical emergency. What is First Aid for hyponatremia?
• Which of the following is NOT a phase of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)?
• Which term describes the location where casualties are gathered for treatment?
• Which sequence promotes avoiding contamination when dressing a wound?
• How can you help maintain a casualty’s comfort and calm during field care?
• What signs suggest a possible internal abdominal injury and what is the initial action?
• Which line lists the number of patients by precedence?
• In the field, what action is used to treat heat stroke?
• How do you recognize and treat suspected hypoglycemia in a casualty with diabetes?
• What is the purpose and typical content of triage tags used during mass casualty events?
• Should a casualty eat or drink?
• Which finding most strongly indicates the need to seal a chest wound with an occlusive dressing?
• How should you respond to an amputation with bleeding in the field?
• Which item is NOT part of the DCAP-BTLS mnemonic used during the secondary survey?
• How should you prevent and respond to dehydration and heat-related illness?
• How high above an injury should you apply a tourniquet?
• In combat, what is the biggest threat to a casualty's life?
• When should a casualty be evacuated from the field?
• What is the treatment for shock?
• Which airway maneuver is preferred when spinal injury is suspected or neck movement must be minimized?
• What is the proper method for moving a casualty with a suspected spinal injury during evacuation?
• What is the correct sequence of basic wound care steps in the field?
• Which steps protect the airway when addressing a neck wound?
• What is the recommended method for moving a casualty when evacuation is necessary and there is no suspected spinal injury?
• For open chest wounds, which dressing is appropriate to use?
• In the MARCH priority sequence, which areas are addressed after hemorrhage, airway, respiration, and circulation?
• What is the recommended field treatment for an open chest wound?
• Which form is used for Tactical Combat Casualty Care documentation?
• TBSA stands for Total Body Surface Area. Which option correctly matches this abbreviation?
• In a closed fracture, what is true about the skin?
• Spinal precautions: when should you move a casualty?
• What is the first step in the Tactical Combat Casualty Care sequence?
• What does FMC stand for?
• Normal adult blood volume is 5 liters. At which point is it possible that a casualty will die from blood loss?
• When would you perform tactical field care?
• For an unconscious casualty with a suspected facial injury, which airway approach is recommended?
• What does the term 'triage' mean in battlefield first aid?
• How should minor burns be managed in the field?
• What airway maneuver is preferred when there is a suspected spinal injury and the airway is unobstructed?
• What is the correct method for immobilizing an extremity fracture in the field?
• What are the signs of frostbite and the steps for rewarming in the field?
• How often should you reassess a casualty after initial care and evacuation begins?
• If direct pressure fails to control life-threatening bleeding, what adjunct is recommended?
• During peacetime MEDEVAC operations, what information is included?
• Burns are classified by depth and TBSA. What does TBSA stand for?
• What does CPR stand for?
• What does DCAP‑BTLS stand for, and how is it used?
• During rapid secondary survey after addressing life threats, what should you assess besides the head-to-toe inspection?
• How should you use an occlusive dressing to treat a wound?
• When signs of a severe allergic reaction are present and an epinephrine auto-injector is available, what is the recommended action?
• If shock is suspected and there is no spinal injury, how should a casualty be positioned?
• Which statement describes the three phases of Tactical Combat Casualty Care in order?
• In chemical exposure, what should you avoid doing?
• Before placing a commercial chest seal on an open chest wound, what should the casualty do?
• What is the field management for suspected anaphylaxis when an epinephrine autoinjector is available and you are trained?
• What are essential infection-prevention practices in field first aid?
• What is the purpose of elevating the legs in a casualty in shock without spinal injury?
• What is the purpose of an immobilization splint?
• Cyanosis refers to what color change?
• In the MARCH framework, which life-threatening condition has the highest priority?
• Which symptom combination best indicates heat stroke rather than heat exhaustion?
• Which item is NOT one of the eight steps for evaluating a casualty?
• How should you prioritize evacuation for a casualty with a penetrating thoracic or abdominal injury?
• How should you manage a nosebleed in the field?
• What is the recommended management for chemical exposure to the eye in the field?
• Why is it important to record the time a tourniquet was applied?
• In the case of chemical exposure to the eye, what should you do with the eyelids to ensure proper irrigation?
• What is the recommended initial action to control life-threatening bleeding on a casualty’s limb?
• What is the recommended approach for a rapid secondary survey (head-to-toe) after addressing life threats?
• Med Evac Line 1
• When addressing a chemical burn to the skin, after removing the contaminant, how long should you flush with water?
• When should you request MEDEVAC for a casualty?
• In MEDEVAC patient nationality and status, which option represents an Enemy Prisoner of War (EPW)?
• Which term describes casualty evacuation in a non medical vehicle or aircraft?
• What is the correct sequence of actions for bleeding control in a heavily hemorrhaging patient?
• The three methods of controlling external bleeding are Direct pressure; Pressure dressing; Tourniquet. Which option lists all three?
• What is the recommended position for a casualty who is in shock, absent spinal injury?
• Which is a valid method for marking a MEDEVAC pickup site?
• What are the traditional '5 Ps' used to assess limb compromise?
• How many phases are there in Tactical Combat Casualty Care?
• What is the object of first aid?
• What is the DD Form 1380 used for?
• What criteria indicate the need for advanced airway management beyond basic first aid?
• What is the preferred approach to spinal motion restriction when a suspected spinal injury is present?
• Which MEDEVAC classification requires surgical intervention?
• When should a casualty with suspected spinal injury be considered for evacuation?
• Which signs indicate a severe allergic reaction requiring emergency care?
• What signs may suggest a diabetic hyperglycemic state in the field?
• What is the correct action when you suspect a spinal injury during transport?
• How should you treat a sucking chest wound in the field?
• When evaluating a casualty for bites or stings, if the casualty shows symptoms of an allergic reaction, what action should be taken?
• How should you manage a casualty wearing a helmet with suspected spinal injury during movement?
• Which wrap is used to support or limit movement at the hand, elbow, knee, ankle, or foot?
• When should you document the time a tourniquet is applied?
• Why is it important to secure a casualty to a backboard or stretcher during evacuation when spinal injury is suspected?
• In the context of severe airway obstruction with symptoms, what action should be started?
• An oropharyngeal airway (OPA) is contraindicated in which condition?
• What is the minimum depth of chest compressions in CPR to be effective?
• When are hemostatic dressings used?
• What is the purpose of a triage tag in casualty care?
• Which of the following describes signs of inadequate breathing?
• How do heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke differ in presentation and field management?
• CCP stands for?
• Which frostbite management step is correct?
• What is the minimum recommended cooling duration for minor burns in the field?
• Which of the following is NOT a category of heat injury?
• What signs indicate infection after a wound and what action should you take?
• How does the MARCH priority sequence guide field care?
• Which actions constitute proper treatment for a chemical burn to the skin in the field?
• When would you not use head tilt-chin lift method?