EFMB WRITTEN TEST FY23 2026/2027 || EMERGENCY MEDICINE &
COMBAT CASUALTY CARE || TRAUMA MANAGEMENT & TACTICAL
MEDICINE || FIELD MEDICAL PROCEDURES || PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS || GRADED A+
The initial radiographic evaluation of a trauma patient begins with supine
Anterior- Posterior (AP) chest and pelvis radiographs taken in the trauma bay
usually with a(n) _______________________ - CORRECT ANSWER -
Portable x-ray machine.
True/False: Computed Tomography scanning has been largely replaced by
cervical spine radiographic evaluation (CSRE) and should only be performed
when CSRE is unavailable - CORRECT ANSWER -False, CT is superior to
radiographic CSRE
What is the lowest level of care equipped with a Computed Tomography
scanner? - CORRECT ANSWER -Role 3
What is the lowest level of care equipped with a portable x-ray machine? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Role 2
Members of the trauma team should have ___________ aprons and thyroid
shields available near the trauma bay for radiation safety. - CORRECT
ANSWER -lead
True/False: Patients exposed to hazardous noise are only at risk for aural
trauma. - CORRECT ANSWER -False, hazardous noise = acoustic trauma
The symptoms of acoustic trauma are - CORRECT ANSWER -Hearing loss,
tinnitus (ringing in the ear), aural fullness, recruitment (ear pain with loud
noise), difficulty localizing sounds, difficulty hearing in a noisy background,
and vertigo
,Acoustic trauma may result in sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) that is either -
CORRECT ANSWER -temporary or permanent
The ear, specifically the , is the most sensitive organ to primary blast injury. -
CORRECT ANSWER -tympanic membrane
True/False: The smaller the size of the tympanic membrane perforation, the
greater the likelihood is of spontaneous closure. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
What are indications for endotracheal intubation during your initial burn
survey? - CORRECT ANSWER ->40% TBSA due to swelling, comatose,
symptomatic inhalation injury, deep facial burns
Burn casualties with injuries greater than _____ Total Body Surface Area
(TBSA) are at high risk of hypothermia - CORRECT ANSWER -20%
True/False: When providing point of injury care to a burn patient, you must
immediately debride blisters and cover burns with loose, moist gauze wraps or a
wet clean sheet - CORRECT ANSWER -False, Do not debride blisters until
the patient has reached a facility with surgical capability
Calculate a burn patient's initial burn size using the Rule of - CORRECT
ANSWER -9s,
head, arms = 9%, 9%, 9%
Torso = 36%
Legs = 18%, 18%
Which type of burn is NOT included in the estimation of Total Body Surface
Area (TBSA) used for fluid resuscitation? - CORRECT ANSWER -First
degree or superficial burns
,True/False: In addition to providing immediate care to preserve life, limb, or
eye sight when veterinary personnel are not available, human healthcare
providers are also responsible for providing routine medical, dental, or surgical
care to Military Working Dogs in combat or austere areas of operation -
CORRECT ANSWER -False, not routine care
The is the best person to control the Military Working Dog; they have the most
accurate information about past medical problems and the current situation, and
they have first aid training and can assist in care - CORRECT ANSWER -dog
handler
________ is the normal temperature (rectal) range for a Military Working Dog
at rest. - CORRECT ANSWER -101-103
______ is the heart/pulse rate range for a Military Working Dog at rest -
CORRECT ANSWER -60-80
True/False: The normal blood pressure for a Military Working Dog at rest is
systolic 120 mmHg/diastolic 80 mmHg - CORRECT ANSWER -True
How long can whole blood collected in the anticoagulant CPD be stored? -
CORRECT ANSWER -21 days, 35 days if in CPDA-1
How long can whole blood collected in the anticoagulant CPDA-1 be stored? -
CORRECT ANSWER -35 days
1. If stored at room temperature, fresh whole blood must be destroyed if not
used within what time period? - CORRECT ANSWER -24 hours
True/False: 1. The most important safety consideration in transfusing whole
blood is that donor red blood cells be compatible with the recipient to avoid
acute hemolytic transfusion reactions. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
, 1. How often SHOULD titer and transfusion transmitted disease retesting be
conducted? - CORRECT ANSWER -90 days
True/False: Infection Prevention in Combat-related Injuries standard
precautions apply to all patients, regardless of suspected or confirmed infectious
status. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
The World Health Organization's "five moments of hand hygiene" include -
CORRECT ANSWER -1. Use of soap/water or alcohol sanitizer before
contact.
2. Before aseptic tasks.
3. After bodily fluids exposure risk.
4. After patient contact.
5. After contact with patient surrounds even if gloved
What are Infection Prevention in Combat-related Injuries standard precautions?
- CORRECT ANSWER -Hand washing,
gloves,
gowns,
masks,
goggles
or face shield
True/False: When implementing infection prevention measures in a combat
zone, cohorting is the process of clustering host nation patients (who are not
eligible to evacuate from theater) and U.S. and coalition patients (who are
eligible for evacuation from theater) and separate when possible to reduce the
risk of cross-contamination with multi-drug resistant organisms - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
COMBAT CASUALTY CARE || TRAUMA MANAGEMENT & TACTICAL
MEDICINE || FIELD MEDICAL PROCEDURES || PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS || GRADED A+
The initial radiographic evaluation of a trauma patient begins with supine
Anterior- Posterior (AP) chest and pelvis radiographs taken in the trauma bay
usually with a(n) _______________________ - CORRECT ANSWER -
Portable x-ray machine.
True/False: Computed Tomography scanning has been largely replaced by
cervical spine radiographic evaluation (CSRE) and should only be performed
when CSRE is unavailable - CORRECT ANSWER -False, CT is superior to
radiographic CSRE
What is the lowest level of care equipped with a Computed Tomography
scanner? - CORRECT ANSWER -Role 3
What is the lowest level of care equipped with a portable x-ray machine? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Role 2
Members of the trauma team should have ___________ aprons and thyroid
shields available near the trauma bay for radiation safety. - CORRECT
ANSWER -lead
True/False: Patients exposed to hazardous noise are only at risk for aural
trauma. - CORRECT ANSWER -False, hazardous noise = acoustic trauma
The symptoms of acoustic trauma are - CORRECT ANSWER -Hearing loss,
tinnitus (ringing in the ear), aural fullness, recruitment (ear pain with loud
noise), difficulty localizing sounds, difficulty hearing in a noisy background,
and vertigo
,Acoustic trauma may result in sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) that is either -
CORRECT ANSWER -temporary or permanent
The ear, specifically the , is the most sensitive organ to primary blast injury. -
CORRECT ANSWER -tympanic membrane
True/False: The smaller the size of the tympanic membrane perforation, the
greater the likelihood is of spontaneous closure. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
What are indications for endotracheal intubation during your initial burn
survey? - CORRECT ANSWER ->40% TBSA due to swelling, comatose,
symptomatic inhalation injury, deep facial burns
Burn casualties with injuries greater than _____ Total Body Surface Area
(TBSA) are at high risk of hypothermia - CORRECT ANSWER -20%
True/False: When providing point of injury care to a burn patient, you must
immediately debride blisters and cover burns with loose, moist gauze wraps or a
wet clean sheet - CORRECT ANSWER -False, Do not debride blisters until
the patient has reached a facility with surgical capability
Calculate a burn patient's initial burn size using the Rule of - CORRECT
ANSWER -9s,
head, arms = 9%, 9%, 9%
Torso = 36%
Legs = 18%, 18%
Which type of burn is NOT included in the estimation of Total Body Surface
Area (TBSA) used for fluid resuscitation? - CORRECT ANSWER -First
degree or superficial burns
,True/False: In addition to providing immediate care to preserve life, limb, or
eye sight when veterinary personnel are not available, human healthcare
providers are also responsible for providing routine medical, dental, or surgical
care to Military Working Dogs in combat or austere areas of operation -
CORRECT ANSWER -False, not routine care
The is the best person to control the Military Working Dog; they have the most
accurate information about past medical problems and the current situation, and
they have first aid training and can assist in care - CORRECT ANSWER -dog
handler
________ is the normal temperature (rectal) range for a Military Working Dog
at rest. - CORRECT ANSWER -101-103
______ is the heart/pulse rate range for a Military Working Dog at rest -
CORRECT ANSWER -60-80
True/False: The normal blood pressure for a Military Working Dog at rest is
systolic 120 mmHg/diastolic 80 mmHg - CORRECT ANSWER -True
How long can whole blood collected in the anticoagulant CPD be stored? -
CORRECT ANSWER -21 days, 35 days if in CPDA-1
How long can whole blood collected in the anticoagulant CPDA-1 be stored? -
CORRECT ANSWER -35 days
1. If stored at room temperature, fresh whole blood must be destroyed if not
used within what time period? - CORRECT ANSWER -24 hours
True/False: 1. The most important safety consideration in transfusing whole
blood is that donor red blood cells be compatible with the recipient to avoid
acute hemolytic transfusion reactions. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
, 1. How often SHOULD titer and transfusion transmitted disease retesting be
conducted? - CORRECT ANSWER -90 days
True/False: Infection Prevention in Combat-related Injuries standard
precautions apply to all patients, regardless of suspected or confirmed infectious
status. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
The World Health Organization's "five moments of hand hygiene" include -
CORRECT ANSWER -1. Use of soap/water or alcohol sanitizer before
contact.
2. Before aseptic tasks.
3. After bodily fluids exposure risk.
4. After patient contact.
5. After contact with patient surrounds even if gloved
What are Infection Prevention in Combat-related Injuries standard precautions?
- CORRECT ANSWER -Hand washing,
gloves,
gowns,
masks,
goggles
or face shield
True/False: When implementing infection prevention measures in a combat
zone, cohorting is the process of clustering host nation patients (who are not
eligible to evacuate from theater) and U.S. and coalition patients (who are
eligible for evacuation from theater) and separate when possible to reduce the
risk of cross-contamination with multi-drug resistant organisms - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
