First Aid TC 4.02-1, STP 21-1 and FM 4-25.11 & STP 21-24

Question 1

What is the publication for First Aid Skill level 1?

Answer 1

A: STP 21-1 Chapter 2.

Question 2

What does the acronym TCCC stand for?

Answer 2

A: Tactical Combat Casualty Care.

Question 3

How many phases are there for TCCC?

Answer 3

A: Three Phases.

Question 4

What are the phases of TCCC?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Explain phase 1 Care under fire?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Explain Phase 2 Care “Tactical Field Care?

Answer 6

A: 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 7

Explain Phase 3 Care “Combat Casualty Evacuation Care?

Answer 7

A: the care rendered during casualty evacuation (CASEVAC).

Question 8

What does the acronym CASEVAC stand for?

Answer 8

A: Casualty Evacuation in Non Medical Vehicle or Aircraft.

Question 9

When would you not provide First Aid to a casualty?

Answer 9

A: If rendering Aid will put your life in Danger or if you find a casualty with no signs of life—no pulse, no breathing

Question 10

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

Answer 10

A: From Bleeding.

Question 11

During care under fire, what could attempts to check for airway and breathing do to a rescuer?

Answer 11

A: Can expose the rescuer to enemy fire.

Question 12

When would you NOT attempt to restore the airway?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

What is the 1st Step for Care Under Fire?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

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

Answer 14

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 15

What would you do If the casualty is unresponsive?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

When would you apply a Tourniquet?

Answer 16

A: If the casualty has severe bleeding from a limb.

Question 17

When would you perform tactical field care?

Answer 17

A: when no longer under direct enemy fire.

Question 18

During tactical field care what medical equipment is used?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

When evaluating and/or treating a casualty, when would you seek medical aid?

Answer 19

A: as soon as possible.

Question 20

When would you stop a medical evaluation?

Answer 20

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

Question 21

How do you determine the levels of consciousness?

Answer 21

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

Question 22

What should you do if the casualty is being burned?

Answer 22

A: take steps to remove the casualty from the source of the burns.

Question 23

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

Answer 23

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

Question 24

What do you do If the casualty is conscious but is choking and cannot talk?

Answer 24

A: stop the evaluation and begin treatment.

Question 25

When would you insert a nasopharyngeal airway?

Answer 25

A: If the casualty is breathing.

Question 26

After inserting a nasopharyngeal airway how would you place the casualty?

Answer 26

A: place the casualty in the recovery position.

Question 27

What could attempting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on casualties with fatal injuries on the battlefield result in?

Answer 27

A: may result in additional lives lost as care is diverted from casualties with less severe injuries.

Question 28

What are the situations that CPR on the battlefield should be considered for?

Answer 28

A: Only in the case of nontraumatic disorders

Question 29

What does CPR stand for?

Answer 29

A: cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Question 30

What could converting the tourniquet to a pressure dressing save on the casualty?

Answer 30

A: Converting to a pressure dressing may save the Casualty’s Limb.

Question 31

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

Answer 31

A: Each Soldier.

Question 32

What does FMC stand for?

Answer 32

A: Field Medical Card.

Question 33

Who should initiate a FMC?

Answer 33

A: The FMC is usually initiated by the combat medic or a certified combat lifesaver.

Question 34

What is the job of A Soldier accompanying an unconscious casualty during CASEVAC?

Answer 34

A: they should monitor the casualty’s airway, breathing, and bleeding.

Question 35

What are the signs of a severe airway obstruction?

Answer 35

A: poor air exchange and increased breathing difficulty, a silent cough, cyanosis, or inability to speak or breathe.

Question 36

What is the “One” question you should ask a Casualty you suspect is Choking?

Answer 36

A: “Are you choking?”.

Question 37

What should you do if the casualty nods Yes to the Question “Are you choking?”

Answer 37

A: Render Aid for Conscious Casualty Choking.

Question 38

Can you slap a choking casualty on the back?

Answer 38

A: NO.

Question 39

What could slapping a choking casualty on the back do?

Answer 39

A: This may cause the object to go down the airway instead of out

Question 40

When should abdominal thrusts not be used?

Answer 40

A: if the victim is in the advanced stages of pregnancy, is very obese, or has a significant abdominal wound.

Question 41

Can clearing a conscious casualty’s airway obstruction be done sitting or standing?

Answer 41

A: Either Standing or Sitting.

Question 42

What should happen if a conscious casualty becomes unconscious while attempting to clear an obstruction?

Answer 42

A: lay him/her down and then start mouth-to-mouth resuscitation procedures.

Question 43

What are the 9 signs and symptoms of shock?

Answer 43

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 44

What position should a casualty be placed in to treat for shock?

Answer 44

A: Lay the casualty on his/her back unless a sitting position will allow the casualty to breathe easier.

Question 45

When would you not elevate the casualty’s legs?

Answer 45

A: If the casualty has an unsplinted fractured leg, an abdominal wound, or a head or spinal injury.

Question 46

What do you need to start if the casualty is in hypovolemic shock from combat injuries?

Answer 46

A: you may need to establish a saline lock and start an intravenous infusion.

Question 47

When would you NOT loosen clothing?

Answer 47

A: In a Chemical Environment.

Question 48

What does Immobilizing the limb reduce?

Answer 48

A: Immobilizing the limb reduces muscular activity helping to stop bleeding and reduce pain.

Question 49

What should you do if you must leave the casualty?

Answer 49

A: place his/her head to the side to prevent choking if vomiting occurs.

Question 50

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

Answer 50

A: Eliminate the source of the burn.