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JROTC First Aid Questions and Answers Latest Version Already Passed
What should you use to splint a broken bone if professional materials aren't available?✔✔ Use sturdy materials like sticks, rolled-up magazines, or boards.
Why is it important to wear gloves when giving first aid?✔✔ To protect yourself and the casualty from infection.
What is a good way to check for circulation after applying a bandage?✔✔ Check for warmth, color, and sensation below the bandage.
When treating an amputated body part, what should you do with the part?✔✔ Wrap it in a clean cloth, place it in a plastic bag, and keep it cool without direct contact with ice.
What should you do if someone’s clothing catches on fire?✔✔ Stop, drop, and roll to extinguish the flames.
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What symptom might indicate a concussion?✔✔ Confusion, dizziness, or brief loss of consciousness.
How can you treat blisters caused by friction in the field?✔✔ Protect the blister with a clean bandage and avoid popping it.
Why should a casualty with a suspected chest injury be kept upright if possible?✔✔ It helps ease breathing and reduces pressure on the lungs.
What should you check for when monitoring a casualty’s breathing?✔✔ Rate, depth, and effort of breathing.
What is the first priority when multiple people are injured?✔✔ Treat the most life-threatening injuries first.
How can you tell if bleeding is arterial?✔✔ The blood is bright red and spurts with each heartbeat.
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