First Aid

Question 1

What TC covers First AID?

Answer 1

TC 4-02.1

Question 2

What does the acronym TCCC?

Answer 2

Tactical Combat Casualty Care

Question 3

What are the three phases of TCCC?

Answer 3

1. Care Under Fire.
2. Tactical Field Care.
3. Combat Casualty Evacuation Care.

Question 4

Explain phase 1 Care under fire?

Answer 4

you are under hostile fire and are very limited as to the care you can provide.

Question 5

Explain Phase 2 Care “Tactical Field Care?

Answer 5

you and the casualty are relatively safe and no longer under effective hostile fire, and you are free to provide casualty care to the best of your ability.

Question 6

Explain Phase 3 Care “Combat Casualty Evacuation Care?

Answer 6

the care rendered during casualty evacuation (CASEVAC).

Question 7

What is the 1st Step for Care Under Fire?

Answer 7

Return fire as directed or required before providing medical treatment.

Question 8

In combat, what is the most likely threat to the casualty’s life?

Answer 8

From Bleeding.

Question 9

When would you NOT attempt to restore the airway?

Answer 9

if you find a casualty with no signs of life—no pulse, no breathing.

Question 10

What would you do If the casualty is unresponsive?

Answer 10

move the casualty, his/her weapon, and mission-essential equipment to cover, as the tactical situation permits.

Question 11

When would you apply a Tourniquet?

Answer 11

If the casualty has severe bleeding from a limb.

Question 12

How do you determine the levels of consciousness?

Answer 12

AVPU: A = Alert; V = responds to Voice; P = responds to Pain; U = Unresponsive.

Question 13

How do you check a casualty’s response to pain?

Answer 13

rub the breastbone briskly with a knuckle or squeeze the first or second toe over the toenail.

Question 14

What does CPR stand for?

Answer 14

cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Question 15

How many different types of burns are there?

Answer 15

4

Question 16

What are the 4 different types of burns?

Answer 16

1. Thermal Burns.
2. Electrical Burns.
3. Chemical Burns.
4. Laser Burns.

Question 17

What are symptoms for heat cramps?

Answer 17

(1) Cramping in the extremities (arms and legs).
(2) Abdominal (stomach) cramps.
(3) Excessive sweating.

Question 18

What are the symptoms for heat exhaustion?

Answer 18

(1) Profuse sweating with pale, moist, cool skin.
(2) Headache.
(3) Weakness.
(4) Dizziness.
(5) Loss of appetite.
(6) Cramping.
(7) Nausea (with or without vomiting).
(8) Urge to defecate.
(9) Chills (gooseflesh).
(10) Rapid breathing.
(11) Tingling of the hands and/or feet.
(12) Confusion (not answering easy questions correctly).

Question 19

What are the signs and symptoms of shock?

Answer 19

1. Sweaty but cool skin.
2. Pale skin.
3. Restlessness or nervousness.
4. Thirst.
5. Severe bleeding.
6. Confusion.
7. Rapid breathing.
8. Blotchy blue skin.
9. Nausea and/or vomiting.

Question 20

What are the two methods used to open an airway?

Answer 20

Head-tilt/chin-lift method and Jaw-thrust method.

Question 21

Explain how to perform the Head-tilt/chin-lift method?

Answer 21

(1) Kneel at the level of the casualty’s shoulders.
(2) Place one hand on the casualty’s forehead and apply firm, backward pressure with the palm to tilt the head back.
(3) Place the fingertips of the other hand under the bony part of the lower jaw and lift, bringing the chin forward.

Question 22

When do you NOT use the head-tilt/chin lift method?

Answer 22

Do NOT use this method if a spinal or neck injury is suspected.

Question 23

When should you insert a NPA?

Answer 23

If the casualty is unconscious; if respiratory rate is less than 2 in 15 seconds, and/or if the casualty is making snoring or gurgling sounds.

Question 24

What does NPA Stand For?

Answer 24

nasopharyngeal airway

Question 25

What nostril are most NPAs designed to be placed in?

Answer 25

Right Nostril