First Aid TC 4.02-1

Question 1

What does the acronym TCCC stand for?

Answer 1

A: Tactical Combat Casualty Care.

Question 2

How many phases are there for TCCC?

Answer 2

A: Three Phases.

Question 3

What are the phases of TCCC?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What does the acronym CASEVAC stand for?

Answer 4

A: Casualty Evacuation by Non-medical personnel and/or in Non-Medical Vehicle or Aircraft.

Question 5

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

Answer 5

A: From Bleeding.

Question 6

When would you NOT attempt to restore the airway?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What is the 1st Step for Care Under Fire?

Answer 7

A: Return fire as directed or required before providing medical treatment.

Question 8

When would you advise the casualty to “Play Dead”?

Answer 8

A: If the casualty is unable to move and you are unable to move the casualty to cover and the casualty is still under
direct enemy fire.

Question 9

What would you do If the casualty is unresponsive?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

When would you perform tactical field care?

Answer 10

A: when no longer under direct enemy fire.

Question 11

During tactical field care what medical equipment is used?

Answer 11

A: Available medical equipment is limited to that carried into the field by the individual Soldier.

Question 12

When would you stop a medical evaluation?

Answer 12

A: If there are any signs of nerve agent poisoning.

Question 13

How do you determine the levels of consciousness?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Who should be issued a combat pill pack before deploying on tactical missions?

Answer 14

A: Each Soldier.

Question 15

What are the 9 signs and symptoms of shock?

Answer 15

A: 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 16

What is the first step for treating any type of burn?

Answer 16

A: Eliminate the source of the burn.

Question 17

What are blisters caused by a blister agent?

Answer 17

A: Blisters caused by a blister agent are actually burns

Question 18

Would you decontaminate skin where blisters have already formed?

Answer 18

No

Question 19

What is significant about electrical burns?

Answer 19

A: Electricity often leaves entry and exit burns.

Question 20

When can you give the casualty small amounts of water to drink when treating burns?

Answer 20

A: If the casualty is conscious and not nauseated.

Question 21

What are the symptoms for heat exhaustion?

Answer 21

(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 22

What are the symptoms for heatstroke?

Answer 22

(1) Red (flushed), hot, dry skin.
(2) Weakness.
(3) Dizziness.
(4) Confusion.
(5) Headache.
(6) Seizures.
(7) Nausea.
(8) Stomach pains or cramps.
(9) Respiration and pulse may be rapid and weak.
(10) Unconsciousness and collapse may occur suddenly.

Question 23

What are iced sheets?

Answer 23

A: Sheets soaked in cold/icy water and placed directly onto the skin of the casualty will lower body temperature
rapidly.

Question 24

What main Items should you check for if you have a combat lifesaver aid bag prior to going on a mission?

Answer 24

A: IV solution, Check the bag for Expiration date. a sterile.I V set. Catheter/needle units.

Question 25

What can happen if you do not remove the air from the tubing?

Answer 25

A: it can enter the bloodstream and rapidly move to the heart.

Question 26

What are the two methods used to open an airway?

Answer 26

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

Question 27

When should you insert a NPA?

Answer 27

A: 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.