First Aid Flashcards
1
Q
What does TCCC stand for?
A
Tactical combat casualty care
2
Q
What are the 3 phases of TCCC?
A
Care under fire, tactical field care, combat casualty evacuation care
3
Q
What is the biggest threat to a casualty’s life in combat?
A
bleeding
4
Q
What are the 4 levels of consciousness?
A
Alert,
responds to voice, responds to pain, unresponsive
5
Q
Symptoms of shock?
A
Pale skin, thirst, confusion, rapid breathing, nausea
6
Q
4 types of burns?
A
Chemical, electrical, laser, thermal
7
Q
Symptoms of heat exhaustion?
A
Confusion, sweating, dizzy, clammy skin, cramps, chills, nausea, weakness
8
Q
What are the lines in a MEDEVAC?
A
Location Radio Frequency # of Patients by precedence Equipment Total # of patients Security at pick-up site Method of marking pick-up site Patient nationality NBC contamination
