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CLS TCCC TIER 2 Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Q: IMPORTANCE OF TCCC TRAINING
Ans: TCCC focuses on identifying and
treating the causes of preventable
death on the battlefield
Question: What factors influence TCCC?
Ans: - Hostile fire
- Tactical considerations
- Environmental considerations
- Wounding patterns
- Equipment constraints
- Delays in reaching higher levels of care
- Level of first responder training and experience
Question: What are the phases of care in TCCC?
Ans: - Care under Fire (CUF)
- Tactical Field Care (TFC)
- Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC)
Question: What is the most essential treatment task in CUF?
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Ans: Tourniquet (TQ) application to stop massive bleeding
Question: What is every first responder's role in CUF?
Ans: The first medical care that military personnel receive is
provided at Role 1 (also referred to as unit-level
medical care or self-aid, buddy aid, combat lifesaver,
and/or medic care).
Question: What does MARCH PAWS stand for?
Ans: M - Massive Bleeding (Hemorrhage)
A - Airway
R - Respiration • C - Circulation • H - Hypothermia/Head Injuries
P - Pain
A - Antibiotics
W - Wounds
S - Splints
Question: Causes of preventable death on the battlefield
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Ans: - Bleeding from arm and leg injuries
- Junctional bleeding where an arm or
leg joins the torso such as the groin
-Noncompressible bleeding such as a
gunshot wound to the abdomen
- Tension pneumothorax (air trapped in
the chest that prevents breathing and
circulation), and airway problems
Question: THREE GOALS OF TCCC
Ans: - Treat the casualty
- Prevent additional casualties
- Complete the mission
Question: How long do you have to apply the Tourniquet?
Ans: 1 Minute
Question: What is a "Hasty" tourniquet in CUF?
Ans: over the uniform. High and Tight.
Question: TOURNIQUET
Ans: A device to stop massive
bleeding.
Question: HEMOSTATIC GAUZE
CLS TCCC TIER 2 Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Q: IMPORTANCE OF TCCC TRAINING
Ans: TCCC focuses on identifying and
treating the causes of preventable
death on the battlefield
Question: What factors influence TCCC?
Ans: - Hostile fire
- Tactical considerations
- Environmental considerations
- Wounding patterns
- Equipment constraints
- Delays in reaching higher levels of care
- Level of first responder training and experience
Question: What are the phases of care in TCCC?
Ans: - Care under Fire (CUF)
- Tactical Field Care (TFC)
- Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC)
Question: What is the most essential treatment task in CUF?
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Ans: Tourniquet (TQ) application to stop massive bleeding
Question: What is every first responder's role in CUF?
Ans: The first medical care that military personnel receive is
provided at Role 1 (also referred to as unit-level
medical care or self-aid, buddy aid, combat lifesaver,
and/or medic care).
Question: What does MARCH PAWS stand for?
Ans: M - Massive Bleeding (Hemorrhage)
A - Airway
R - Respiration • C - Circulation • H - Hypothermia/Head Injuries
P - Pain
A - Antibiotics
W - Wounds
S - Splints
Question: Causes of preventable death on the battlefield
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Ans: - Bleeding from arm and leg injuries
- Junctional bleeding where an arm or
leg joins the torso such as the groin
-Noncompressible bleeding such as a
gunshot wound to the abdomen
- Tension pneumothorax (air trapped in
the chest that prevents breathing and
circulation), and airway problems
Question: THREE GOALS OF TCCC
Ans: - Treat the casualty
- Prevent additional casualties
- Complete the mission
Question: How long do you have to apply the Tourniquet?
Ans: 1 Minute
Question: What is a "Hasty" tourniquet in CUF?
Ans: over the uniform. High and Tight.
Question: TOURNIQUET
Ans: A device to stop massive
bleeding.
Question: HEMOSTATIC GAUZE
