First Aid Flashcards
TC 4-02.1
First Aid
STP 21-1-SMCT
Soldier’s Manual of Common Tasks Warrior Skills Level 1
STP 21-24-SMCT
Soldier’s Manual of Common Tasks Warrior Leader Skills Levels 2, 3, and 4
What manual covers First Aid
TC 4-02.1, First Aid
What are the signs and symptoms of shock?
Sweaty but cool skin
Pale skin
Restlessness or nervousness
Thirst
Sever bleeding
Confusion
Rapid breathing
Blotchy blue skin
Nausea and/or vomiting
What should a first responder do when encountering a casualty?
Quickly and accurately assess what has occurred, determine the nature and extent of injuries, and what first aid measures are necessary
What is Self-Aid?
Emergency treatment one applies to oneself
What are the four objectives of first aid?
Stop the bleeding
Overcome shock
Relieve pain
Prevent infection
What is first aid?
It is the care given to casualties before treatment by medical personnel can be made available
Why should you dress and bandage the wound as soon as possible?
To protect the wound from further contamination of germs and control the bleeding
How can you prevent athletes foot?
Keep your feet clean, use foot powder, and change socks daily
Name the three categories of heat injuries
Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
What are the signs and symptoms of heat cramps?
Cramping in the arms and legs
Stomach cramps
Excessive sweating
What are the two basic types of fractures?
Open(compound)
Closed(simple)
What are the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion?
Excessive sweating with pale, moist, cool skin
Headache
Weakness
Dizziness
Loss of appetite
Cramping
Nausea (with or without vomiting)
Urge to defecate
Chills (goosebumps)
Rapid breathing
Tingling of hands/feet
Confusion
What are some signs/symptoms of shock?
Cool, pale, damp (clammy) skin
Restlessness and nervousness
Thirst
Loss of blood
Confusion
Fast breathing
Nausea or vomiting
Blotched or bluish skin (esp. around mouth)
Sweating
Passing out
What are the two types of head injuries?
Open and closed
What are the types of closed head injuries?
Concussion and contusion
What is a Combat Lifesaver?
Nonmedical Soldiers selected for additional training to provide enhanced first aid
What is Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TC3)?
TC3 is pre hospital care provided in a tactical-combat setting
What are the three stages of TC3 (Tactical Combat Casualty Care)?
Care under fire
Tactical field care
Tactical evacuation
What is the acronym ACE stand for?
Ask
Care
Escort
What is ACE used for?
ACE is a tool for Soldiers and leaders to use to provide some guidance on how to approach a distressed Soldier
