Basic First Aid Quiz

What is the purpose of understanding the fundamentals of first aid?

• To make money

• To impress others with knowledge

• To pass the time

• To save a life, prevent permanent disability, or reduce long periods of hospitalization

What does IFAK II add to the Improved First Aid Kit (IFAK)?

• Combat gauze

• Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) II, utility pouch

• Commercial chest seal

• New custom pouch

What is the first step in evaluating a casualty?

• Determine if casualty is alive or dead

• Care under fire

• Form general impression

• Return fire as directed/required before providing first aid

How should you open an airway for a casualty?

• Insert Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA)

• Check for Breathing

• Restore Breathing

• Sweep mouth of foreign material

What is the correct way to apply a Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT)?

• Secure windlass with windlass strap

• Pull free end of band through buckle; route through friction adapter buckle

• Twist windlass until bleeding stops

• Place tourniquet 2-3” below wound

What should you do to prevent or control shock in a casualty?

• Position the Casualty

• Calm and reassure casualty

• Seek medical aid

• All of the above

What is the purpose of the Practical Exercise in the text?

• To have fun

• To practice the steps of first aid

• To prepare for a test

• To take a break

What is the acronym used to assess the level of consciousness of a casualty?

• AED

• ABC

• CPR

• AVPU

What should you do if a broken neck or back is suspected in a casualty?

• Move the casualty immediately

• Ignore the suspicion

• Wait for medical support to arrive

• Only move the casualty if it's necessary to save their lives

What is the purpose of the Cadet Post-Class Assignment?

• To relax after class

• To review the material

• To take a nap

• To avoid doing work