First Aid Flashcards
What publication covers first aid?
TC 4-02.1
What are the three types of bleeding?
Arterial, Venous, Capillary
What are the two basic types of fractures?
Open and Closed
What does TCCC stand for?
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
What are the three phases of TCCC?
Care under fire
Tactical field care
Combat casualty evacuation care
What is the difference between a CASEVAC and MEDEVAC?
CASEVAC is not a medical vehicle, MEDEVAC is a medical vehicle
What are the four types of burns?
Chemical
Thermal
Electrical
Laser
What are the four levels of consciousness
Alert
Voice
Pain
Unresponsive
What are the two methods for opening an airway
Head tilt, Chin lift
Jaw-thrust
Three categories of heat injuries
Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
How high should a limb be elevated above the heart to control bleeding?
2-4 inches
What are the three categories used for medical evacuations?
Urgent - 2 hours
Priority - 4 hours
Routine - 24 hours
