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NCO Board First Aid TC 4.02-1, STP 21-1 and FM 4-25.11 & STP 21-24 Part 2
This deck covers key first aid concepts and procedures from the NCO Board First Aid manual, including CPR, airway obstruction, shock treatment, and burn management.
After inserting a nasopharyngeal airway how would you place the casualty?
place the casualty in the recovery position
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Term
Definition
After inserting a nasopharyngeal airway how would you place the casualty?
place the casualty in the recovery position
What could attempting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on casualties with inevitably fatal injuries on the Battlefield result in?
may result in additional lives lost as care is diverted from casualties with less severe injuries
What are the Situations that CPR on the Battlefield should be considered for?
Only in the case of nontraumatic disorders such as hypothermia, near drowning, or electrocution should CPR be considered prior to the CASEVAC phase
What does CPR Stand for?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What could Converting the tourniquet to a pressure dressing save on the Casualty?
Converting to a pressure dressing may save the Casualty’s Limb
Who should be issued a combat pill pack before deploying on tactical missions?
Each Soldier
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
After inserting a nasopharyngeal airway how would you place the casualty? | place the casualty in the recovery position |
What could attempting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on casualties with inevitably fatal injuries on the Battlefield result in? | may result in additional lives lost as care is diverted from casualties with less severe injuries |
What are the Situations that CPR on the Battlefield should be considered for? | Only in the case of nontraumatic disorders such as hypothermia, near drowning, or electrocution should CPR be considered prior to the CASEVAC phase |
What does CPR Stand for? | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
What could Converting the tourniquet to a pressure dressing save on the Casualty? | Converting to a pressure dressing may save the Casualty’s Limb |
Who should be issued a combat pill pack before deploying on tactical missions? | Each Soldier |
What does FMC stand for? | Field Medical Card |
Who should initiate a FMC? | The FMC is usually initiated by the combat medic. However, a certified combat lifesaver can initiate the FMC if a combat medic is not available or if the combat medic directs the combat lifesaver to initiate the card |
What is the Job of A Soldier accompanying an unconscious casualty during CASEVAC? | A Soldier accompanying an unconscious casualty should monitor the casualty's airway, breathing, and bleeding |
What are the signs of a severe airway obstruction? | poor air exchange and increased breathing difficulty, a silent cough, cyanosis, or inability to speak or breathe |
What is the “One” Question you can ask a Casualty you suspect is Choking? | "Are you choking?" |
What should you do if the casualty Nods Yes to the Question "Are you choking?”? | Render Aid for Conscious Casualty Choking |
Can you slap a choking casualty on the back? | NO |
What could slapping a choking casualty on the back do? | This may cause the object to go down the airway instead of out. |
When should Abdominal thrusts not be used? | if the victim is in the advanced stages of pregnancy, is very obese, or has a significant abdominal wound |
Can Clearing a conscious casualty's airway obstruction be done sitting or standing? | Either Standing or Sitting |
What should happen if a conscious casualty becomes unconscious while attempting to clear an obstruction? | lay him/her down and then start mouth-to-mouth resuscitation procedures |
What are the 9 signs and symptoms of shock? | 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. |
What position should a casualty be placed in to treat for shock? | Lay the casualty on his/her back unless a sitting position will allow the casualty to breathe easier |
When would you not elevate the casualty's legs? | If the casualty has an unsplinted fractured leg, an abdominal wound, or a head or spinal injury |
What do you need to start if the casualty is in hypovolemic shock from combat injuries? | you may need to establish a saline lock and start an intravenous infusion. A saline lock should be initiated any time the casualty has suffered a severe loss of blood. If the casualty has an abnormal level of consciousness or no palpable radial (wrist) pulse on an uninjured arm, convert the saline lock to an intravenous infusion |
When would you NOT loosen clothing? | In a Chemical Environment |
What does Immobilizing the limb reduce? | Immobilizing the limb reduces muscular activity helping to stop bleeding and reduce pain |
What should you do if you must leave the casualty? | his/her head to the side to prevent choking if vomiting occurs. Recovery Position |
What is the First Step for treating any type of Burn? | Eliminate the source of the burn |