(First Aid)

Question 1

What TC covers First Aid?

Answer 1

TC-4-02.1

Question 2

What is Self-Aid?

Answer 2

Emergency treatment one applies to oneself

Question 3

What are three vital systems in the body that can result in
permanent injury or death if injured and what should you check for
each?

Answer 3

Respiratory-lungs/airway Circulatory-heart/blood
Musculoskeletal-bones/joints/muscles/tendons

Question 4

Where are the four places on a body to check for pulse?

Answer 4

Carotid-neck
Femoral-thigh
Radial-wrist
Posterior Tibial-inside the big toe side of the ankle

Question 5

What should you never use to check a casualty’s pulse?

Answer 5

Your thumb because you can feel your pulse and confuse that with the
casualty’s

Question 6

Explain what Ask, Care, and Escort is?

Answer 6

Ask the soldier if they feel suicidal
Care for the soldier
Escort the soldier to get help

Question 7

What are three ways to control external bleeding?

Answer 7

 Direct pressure
 Pressure dressing
 Tourniquet

Question 8

How many different kinds of burns are there?

Answer 8

4

Question 9

What are the four different kinds of burns?

Answer 9

Thermal
Electrical
Chemical
Laser

Question 10

What are some signs and symptoms of shock?

Answer 10

Sweaty but cool skin
Pale skin
Restlessness or nervousness
Confusion
Nausea and/or vomiting

Question 11

What are the two major kinds of heat illnesses?

Answer 11

Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke

Question 12

What is the quickest way to splint a broken leg?

Answer 12

Tie the broken leg securely to the unbroken leg

Question 13

What are some signs and symptoms of frostbite?

Answer 13

Numbness
Tingling,
Pale,
Frozen tissue
Significant pain

Question 14

How high should a tourniquet be applied above wound to control bleeding?

Answer 14

2 to 3 inches