Army Study Guide Board Questions Questions With 100% Correct Answers

What are some signs of a closed fracture? {Ans: •Swelling. •Discoloration. •Deformity. •Unusual body position. •Check for pulse.}What soldiers are most likely to suffer heat injuries? {Ans: -Soldiers not accustomed to the heat -Overweight soldiers -Prior heat casualties -Soldiers already dehydrated due to alcohol use, diarrhea, or lack of water}Where is a tourniquet applied? {Ans: Around the limb, between the injury and the heart, 2-4 inches above the wound and never directly on a joint.}What are the 8 steps in evaluating a casualty? {Ans: •Responsiveness •Breathing •Pulse •Bleeding •Shock •Fractures •Burns •Possible concussions (head injuries)}What is the treatment for shock? {Ans: "P.E.L.C.R.N." •Position the casualty on their back •Elevate the Legs •Loosen clothing at neck waist or wherever binding •Climatize (prevent too hot or too cold) •Reassure (keep the casualty calm) •Notify medical personnel}When should a tourniquet be used to stop bleeding? {Ans: As a last resort, when everything else has failed or when an arm or leg has been severed off}