First Aid (TC 4-02.1) UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

First Aid (TC 4-02.1) UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers

What Training Circular (TC ) replaced FM 4-25.11 as the Army standard for first aid
Techniques and guidance? - Correct Answer- TC 4-02.1


What is meant by "first aid" or "first aid measures"? - Correct Answer- "Urgent and
immediate lifesaving and other measures, which can be performed for casualties (or
performed by the casualty himself) by non medical personnel when medical personnel are not
immediately available." (TC 4-02.1)


What is the difference between a "casualty" and a "patient"? - Correct Answer- The
individual being provided first aid (either by self-aid, buddy aid, or combat lifesaver) is
considered a casualty. Once medically trained personnel (combat medic, paramedic, or other
health care provided) initiates care, the casualty is then considered to be a patient. (TC 4-
02.1)


What is a "combat saver"? - Correct Answer- Non medical soldiers selected by their unit
commander for additional training beyond basic first aid procedures and having the ability to
provide enhanced first aid for injuries. (TC 4-02.1)


What is meant by "enhanced first aid"? - Correct Answer- First aid administered by a combat
lifesaver and includes measures requiring an additional level of training above basic first aid
(self-aid and buddy aid). (TC 4-02.1)


What is the difference between Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) and Medical Evacuation
(MEDEVAC)? - Correct Answer- CASEVAC- at term used by nonmedical units to refer to
the movement of casualties aboard nonmedical vehicles or aircraft without enroute medical
care


MEDEVAC- the process of moving any person who is wounded, injured, or ill to and/or
between medical treatment facilities while providing enroute medical care


What does "TCCC" stand for? What is it? - Correct Answer- Tactical Combat Casualty Care
(also TC3); prehospital care provided in a tactical combat setting. (TC 4-02.1)

, What should be used for recording ALL first aid measures provided to casualty? Where
should it be located? - Correct Answer- A TC3 card (DD nform 1380); in the soldier's
individual first aid kit. (TC 4-02.1)


TC3 (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) is divided into what 3 stages? - Correct Answer- -Care
under Fire
-Tactical field care
-Tactical evacuation
(TC 4-02.1)


In order for soldiers to perform first aid effectively they must have a basic understanding of
the structure and function of 3 major vital body sytems? - Correct Answer- -Respiratory
system
-Circulatory system
-Musculoskeletal system
(TC 4-02.1)


What are the 3 main components of the respiratory system? - Correct Answer- Airway, lungs,
and rib cage
(TC 4-02.1)


What are the 3 main components of the circulatory system? - Correct Answer- The heart,
blood, and blood vessels (arteries, capillaries, and veins) (TC 4-02.1)


Simply stated, the _______ is the engine that drives the human body - Correct Answer- Heart
(TC 4-02.1)


What is considered to be the first major indicator of the general physiological state of a
casualty when performing an assement? - Correct Answer- Pulse (TC 4-02.1)


Name the 4 points of the body where a pulse can be readily felt. - Correct Answer- 1. Carotid-
at the neck, adjacent to the Adam's apple
2. Femoral- femoral artery in the thigh (felt in the side of the groin