ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE ALL 250 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
In a combat environment CPR should be considered for non-traumatic disorders such
as: - ANSWERhypothermia, near-drowning, electrocution, or if your casualty was alive
and lost vital signs while en route to a MTF
Primary Blast Injury is caused by: - ANSWERthe blast overpressure (or PRESSURE
WAVE) from an explosive
Secondary Blast injury is caused by: - ANSWERdebris or SHRAPNEL from an
explosion
Tertiary Blast injury is when: - ANSWERthe casualty is blown into a solid object such as
a wall or vehicle and suffers BLUNT TRAUMA.
Inhalation burns occur in ________ _____ & cause: - ANSWERInhalation burns occur
in CONFINED SPACES & causes AIRWAY EDEMA resulting in an INADEQUATE
AIRWAY. Prepare to perform a SURG CRICOTHYROIDOCTOMY
Why is spinal immobilization limited on the battlefield? - ANSWER1) time consuming
2) only 1.4% penetrating neck injuries require immobilization
3) less blunt trauma, more penetrating trauma
,Under what conditions would you consider spinal precautions? - ANSWER1) motor
vehicle crashes
2) falls > 15'
3) IED blast involving MRAP vehicles (MRAPs are top heavy & more likely to roll)
What is the most significant obstacle to the combat medic's ability to provide care? -
ANSWEREnemy Fire
The ________ ______ is always in command and will decide if casualties will be
evacuated. The ______ _____ can only provide recommendations for evac. -
ANSWERThe TACTICAL LEADER is always in command and will decide if casualties
will be evacuated. The COMBAT MEDIC provides recommendations for evac only.
What does the term "X" refer to? - ANSWER"X" refers to where the casualty went down
or wounded; also known as the "HOT SPOT" in the immediate danger area.
What are the 3 warrior tasks? - ANSWER1) Opening airway by positioning
2) Insertion of an NPA
3) Hemorrhage control
What are the tasks of CLS? - ANSWERIncludes all 3 warrior tasks & the following:
1) Occlusive dressings with needle chest decompression
2) Use of hemostatic agents
*CLS DO NOT INITIATE IVs.
WALK - ANSWERW - arrior
A - Aid
and
L - litter
K - kit
What is in a WALK & where would you find one? - ANSWERFirst aid supplies for
hemorrhage control & shock treatment and a folding talon liter
Found on vehicles in case of IED strike
On the battlefield, where is the first place you should consider when accessing medical
supplies? - ANSWERCasualtie's IFAK
Name 8 Tactical PPE - ANSWER1) IBA, OTV, IOTV
2) Deltoid & Axillary Protection System (DAPS)
3) Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI plates, Level IV for combat)
4) ACH
5) Gloves
, 6) Army Combat Shirt (ACS)
7) Ballistic Eye Pro
8) Combat Earplugs
With earplugs, what is the difference between having YELLOW ENDS vs GREEN
ENDS? - ANSWERYELLOW END - max protection against eardrum & hearing damage
GREEN END - only protection from weapon fire & allows to hear tactically relevant
sound
What are the 3 goals of TCCC? - ANSWER1) Complete the mission
2) Prevent additional casualties
3) Treat the casualty
Phases of TCCC - ANSWER1) CUF
2) Tactical Field Care
3) Tactical Evacuation Care
What is the difference between CASEVAC and MEDEVAC? - ANSWERCASEVAC =
used by nonmedical units to evacuate casualty on nonmedical vehicles or aircrafts
MEDEVAC = medical supplies, medical personnel providing en route medical care
The purpose of the Medical Evacuation System (MEDEVAC) is to: - ANSWERensure
sick and injured are moved quickly into and through the Combat Health Support System
What are the 4 MAJOR aspects of MEDEVAC? - ANSWER1) Collecting wounded
2) Triage & prioritizing for evac
3) Providing transportation for evac
4) Perform emergency medical interventions and care en route
Roles of Care:
What consists of Role 1? - ANSWERThe first medical care a soldier receives by the
combat medic; immediate lifesaving measures
Roles of Care: What consists of Role 2? - ANSWEROperated by the area support
squad/medical treatment platoon
Casualty is examined and his wounds and general medical conditions are evaluated to
determine treatment and evacuation precedence
Roles of Care: What consists of Role 3? - ANSWERCasualty treated in a MTF and
equipped to provide care to all categories of casualties; casualty able to receive
SURGICAL CARE in nearby COMBAT SUPPORT HOSPITALS as tactical situation
allow