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1
Q

What is the publication for skill level 1 first aid?

A

STP 21-2 Chapter 2

2
Q

What TC covers first aid?

A

TC 4.02-1

3
Q

When would you apply a tourniquet?

A

To stop severe hemorrhage
If a limb is amputated
Before moving a casualty

4
Q

What are the two methods of opening an airway?

A

Head tilt chin lift

Jaw thrust

5
Q

What are the two resuscitation methods that aren’t breathing?

A

Mouth to mouth

Mouth to nose

6
Q

What FM covers first aid for soldiers?

A

FM 4-25.11

7
Q

What is first aid?

A

The first care given to a casualty before medical personnel arrive

8
Q

What are the life saving steps?

A

Open airway and restore breathing
Control bleeding and protect the wound
Prevent shock

9
Q

What are the three categories used in MEDEVAC?

A

Urgent - 2 hours
Priority - 4 hours
Routine - 24 hours

10
Q

What is the treatment for shock?

A
Position the casualty
Elevate the legs
Loosen clothing
Climatize
Reassure the casualty 
Notify medical personnel
11
Q

What does CPR stand for?

A

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

12
Q

What are the lines of a 9-line MEDEVAC?

A
  1. Location
  2. Frequency/call sign
  3. Priority of patients
  4. Equipment needed
  5. Type of patients
  6. Security of LZ
  7. Marking method
  8. Nationality of patients
  9. NBC/LZ description
13
Q

What are the four types of burns?

A

Thermal
Electrical
Chemical
Laser