SOLUTIONS TO LESSON EXERCISES: LESSON 2
1.
a
(para 2-2a)
2.
b
(paras 2-6b(2), b(2) Note)
3.
a
(para 2-2b)
4.
d
(para 2-6b(3); this casualty will not survive and you may expose yourself to
enemy fire.
5.
b
(para 2-4a(2) first Note)
6.
a
(para 2-5)
7.
a
(para 2-6 first Note)
8.
b
(paras 2-6, 2-7, 2-6 first Note)
9.
In a secure environment the enemy situation will not be a factor. This will allow
you to focus more on the evaluation, treatment ,and evacuation of the casualty
(para 2-8c)
10.
Severe bleeding from an arm or leg wound.
Collapsed lung (tension pneumothorax).
Blockage of the nose and throat from an injury to the face. (para 2-9a)
11.
[Any three of the following]
Your own life is in imminent danger.
There are other casualties in the area who require treatment more urgently.
The casualty does not have vital signs.
The casualty's injury is not survivable.
Your combat duties do not allow you to treat the casualty. (paras 2-9b, 1-1 box)
12.
You should have perform the steps in the following checklist in the sequence
given.
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