Army Promotion Board 2021: First Aid Part 2
This deck covers essential first aid concepts and procedures relevant to military personnel, including treatment of injuries, evaluation of casualties, and tactical combat casualty care.
What is AIDS?
Key Terms
When should a casualty not be placed in the shock position?
Head injury
Abdominal wound
Fractured (unsplinted) leg
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is AIDS? | Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome |
When should a casualty not be placed in the shock position? | Head injury |
How long is direct manual pressure applied to control bleeding? | 5 to 10 minutes |
What should you do prior to leaving an unconscious casualty? | Turn their head to the side to prevent them from choking on their own vomit |
When should a tourniquet be used to stop bleeding? | Last resort |
What does COLD stand for? | It is a key word in cold weather protection: |
What are the 8 steps in evaluating a casualty? | Responsiveness Breathing Pulse Bleeding Shock Fractures Burns Possible concussions |
What is the first indication of frostbite? | Skin becomes numb and white particles/patches form on it |
What do you do to treat frostbite? | Remove clothing from the affected area, warm with body heat, dress the area and seek additional medical help |
When should an airtight dressing be applied to a sucking chest wound? | As the individual breathes out |
How should you position a casualty with an open abdominal wound? | On his back with his knees up to relieve abdominal pressure |
What do you do with exposed abdominal organs? | Wrap them in dry clean material and place on top of the abdomen (never try to put them back in) |
In reference to carrying a casualty, what are the two-man methods? | Two man support carry |
In reference to carrying a casualty, what are the one-man methods? | Fireman's carry |
Should you put any medication or cream on a burn? | No |
Name the four types of burns | Thermal |
What is the primary objective in the treatment of burns? | Lessen or prevent shock and infection |
What are the three categories used in medical evacuation? | Urgent- within 2 hours |
What is the first aid procedure for a white phosphorous casualty? | Smother the flame by submerging the affected area in water or pack with mud. Then remove the particles by brushing or picking them out |
What is the first step in the first aid of a burn victim? | Remove the casualty from the source of the burn |
What are the 2 prescribed methods for opening an airway? | The jaw thrust | Head tilt/chin lift methods |
What is the major cause of tooth decay and gum disease? | Plaque |
What are the 9 mild symptoms of nerve agent poisoning? | Unexplained runny nose |
What are the 11 severe symptoms of nerve agent poisoning? | Strange or confused behavior. Wheezing, dyspnea (difficulty in breathing), and coughing. Severely pinpointed pupils. Red eyes with tearing. Vomiting. Severe muscular twitching and general weakness. Involuntary urination and defecation. Convulsions. Unconsciousness. Respiratory failure. Bradycardia. |
What does TCCC stand for? | Tactical combat casualty care |
What are the three phases of TCCC? | 1) Care under fire |
Explain Care under fire. | Under hostile fire and very limited as to the care you can provide |
Explain tactical field care. | You and the casually are relatively safe and no longer under hostile fire. You are free to provide casualty care to the best of your ability. |
What does CASEVAC stand for? | Casualty evacuation in a non medical vehicle. |
When would you not provide first aid to a casualty? | When rendering aid will put your life in danger or if you find a casualty with no signs of life. |
In combat, what is the most likely threat to a casualty's life? | Bleeding out |
During care under fire, what can attempts to check for airway and breathing do to the rescuer? | Expose the rescuer to enemy fire. |
When would you not attempt to restore the airway? | If you find a casualty with no signs of life. |
What is the first step for care under fire? | Return fire as directed before providing care |
When would advise the casualty to play dead? | 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. |
What would you do if the casualty is unresponsive? | Move the casualty, his weapon, and mission essential equipment to over, as the tactical situation permits |
How do you determine levels of consciousness? | AVPU. Alert, responds to Voice, responds to Pain, Unresponsive. |
How do you check the casualty's response to pain? | Rub the breastbone briskly with a knuckle or squeeze the first or second toe over the toenail. |
What would you do if the casualty was choking and cannot talk? | Stop eval & start treatment |
When would insert a nasopharyngeal airway? | If the casualty is breathing |
After inserting a nasopharyngeal airway, how do place the casualty? | Recovery position |
What are situations where CPR should be considered on the battlefield? | Only nontraumatic disorders such as hypothermia, near drowning or electrocution. |