TC 4-02.1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is a casualty evacuation?

A

Movement of casualties in a no medical vehicle

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2
Q

What is first aid?

A

Urgent lifesaving measures preformed by a non medical professional

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3
Q

What publication covers first aid?

A

TC 4-02.1

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4
Q

What is a Medical evacuation?

A

Moving a person who is wounded via medical care

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5
Q

What is tactical combat casualty care (TC3)?

A

Care provided in a tactical setting

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6
Q

What are the three stages of TC3?

A

Care under fire

Tactical field care

Tactical evaluation

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7
Q

What is the normal range of respirations for adults?

A

12 to 20 bpm

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8
Q

What are the components of the respiratory system?

A

Airway

Lungs

Rib cage

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9
Q

What are the components of the circulatory system?

A

Heart

Blood

Blood vessels

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10
Q

What is the normal heart rate for adults?

A

60 to 100 bpm

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11
Q

Where can a pulse be felt?

A

Carotid

Femoral

Radial

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12
Q

What does ACE stand for?

A

Ask

Care

Escort

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13
Q

What are the steps for performing care under fire?

A

Return fire

Determine if casualty is dead or alive

Provide care to live in casualty

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14
Q

What are the steps for performing tactical field care?

A

Ask, are you OK?

Determine the level of consciousness

Check for bleeding

Open the airway

Assess for injuries to chest

Check for burns

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15
Q

What are some techniques to safely position and unconscious casualty to open the airway?

A

Roll casualty onto their back and place him on a hard flat surface raised legs

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16
Q

What are the two methods for opening a casualties airway?

A

Head tilt chin lift

Jaw thrust

17
Q

Which method should be used to open an airway if a casualty has a suspected spinal or neck injury?

A

The jaw thrust method

18
Q

When checking for breathing, what are you looking for?

A

Rise and fall of the chest, and listening for air escaping during exhalation

19
Q

When should you insert a NPA?

A

If the casualty is unconscious

20
Q

In what order should chest wounds be treated?

A

As soon as they are first discovered

21
Q

What is the preferred type of chest seal?

A

Commercial vented chest seal

22
Q

When should a wound not be uncovered?

A

If clothing is stuck to wound, or you are in a CBRN environment

23
Q

What are the methods for controlling external bleeding?

A

Direct pressure

Pressure dressing

Tourniquet

24
Q

How far above the wound should I tourniquet be applied?

A

2 to 3 inches

25
What should be applied on the casualty after applying a tourniquet?
A T and the time of the time of the application
26
What are the types of Burns?
Thermal Electrical Chemical Laser
27
What are the types of manual carries?
Firemans carry Neck drag Cradle drop drag Litter
28
What are the types of head injuries?
Closed head injury Concussion Contusion Open head injury
29
What are the two methods for performing rescue breathing?
Mouth to mouth Mouth to nose
30
What are the most common non-freezing cold weather injuries?
Chilblain Immersion foot Snow-blindness
31
What is hypothermia?
The core body temperature below 95°
32
What are the first aid measures for hyponatremia?
Do not give more water Allow Soldier to consume salt Seek medical aid
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What are the signs and symptoms of hyponatremia?
Vomiting Large water intake Poor food intake
34
What is hyponatremia?
Water intoxication
35
What are the first aid measures for heat stroke?
Call casualty by any means strip cover with ice sheets