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Combat Lifesaver Course (CLS) Written Exam Practice
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Which signs and symptoms are indicators of a fracture? -
Answer-Swelling and loss of pulse in the injured arm or leg
and crepitus under the skin
You are treating a casualty who was near an explosion.
Shrapnel has penetrated his leg, and about half of the
stick is protruding from the wound. Which of the following
should you do? - Answer-Apply bulky dressing materials
around the stick and then secure the dressing materials
with a bandage
Using the Rule of Nines, what percent of body surface
area is considered burned if both the entire front and back
of the legs are affected? - Answer-36%
The BEST way to control life-threatening limb bleeding is
to use: - Answer-A tourniquet
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Which of the following signs are NOT indicative of
potential airway obstruction? - Answer-The casualty is
taking deep, rapid breaths
When reassessing wound, which of the following should
be considered? - Answer-Bleeding has been controlled
What are the priorities during Care Under Fire (CUF),
Tactical Field Care (TFC), and Tactical Evacuation Care
(TEC)? - Answer-CUF - fire superiority and tourniquets for
life-threatening bleeding, TFC - tactical trauma
assessment and MARCH-PAWS interventions, TEC -
evacuation requests and casualty preparation
When performing a needle decompression of the chest
(NDC), the needle should be inserted at which intercostal
space at the midclavicular line? - Answer-Second
The main factor for suspecting a tension pneumothorax is:
- Answer-A penetrating chest wound
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List the three most common preventable causes of death
on the battlefield? - Answer-Massive hemorrhage
(bleeding), airway management, chest injuries
Altered mental status in a trauma casualty can come from
all of these except: - Answer-Medications from the Combat
Wound Medication Pack
The JFAK includes the following equipment: - Answer-
Tourniquet, hemostatic dressing, nasopharyngeal airway,
chest seal
A tourniquet used during Care Under Fire should be
applied: - Answer-High and tight
When assessing a casualty, you notice one tourniquet is
not controlling the bleeding you should: - Answer-Keep the
first tourniquet and apply a second tourniquet side-by-side
above the first
How many minutes do you need to apply direct pressure
to stop bleeding after wound packing with hemostatic
dressing? - Answer-3 minutes
Combat Lifesaver Course (CLS) Written Exam Practice
Questions And Correct Answers||Verified Exam!!||
(Verified Answers) Plus Rationales 2026/2027 Q&A |
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Which signs and symptoms are indicators of a fracture? -
Answer-Swelling and loss of pulse in the injured arm or leg
and crepitus under the skin
You are treating a casualty who was near an explosion.
Shrapnel has penetrated his leg, and about half of the
stick is protruding from the wound. Which of the following
should you do? - Answer-Apply bulky dressing materials
around the stick and then secure the dressing materials
with a bandage
Using the Rule of Nines, what percent of body surface
area is considered burned if both the entire front and back
of the legs are affected? - Answer-36%
The BEST way to control life-threatening limb bleeding is
to use: - Answer-A tourniquet
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Which of the following signs are NOT indicative of
potential airway obstruction? - Answer-The casualty is
taking deep, rapid breaths
When reassessing wound, which of the following should
be considered? - Answer-Bleeding has been controlled
What are the priorities during Care Under Fire (CUF),
Tactical Field Care (TFC), and Tactical Evacuation Care
(TEC)? - Answer-CUF - fire superiority and tourniquets for
life-threatening bleeding, TFC - tactical trauma
assessment and MARCH-PAWS interventions, TEC -
evacuation requests and casualty preparation
When performing a needle decompression of the chest
(NDC), the needle should be inserted at which intercostal
space at the midclavicular line? - Answer-Second
The main factor for suspecting a tension pneumothorax is:
- Answer-A penetrating chest wound
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List the three most common preventable causes of death
on the battlefield? - Answer-Massive hemorrhage
(bleeding), airway management, chest injuries
Altered mental status in a trauma casualty can come from
all of these except: - Answer-Medications from the Combat
Wound Medication Pack
The JFAK includes the following equipment: - Answer-
Tourniquet, hemostatic dressing, nasopharyngeal airway,
chest seal
A tourniquet used during Care Under Fire should be
applied: - Answer-High and tight
When assessing a casualty, you notice one tourniquet is
not controlling the bleeding you should: - Answer-Keep the
first tourniquet and apply a second tourniquet side-by-side
above the first
How many minutes do you need to apply direct pressure
to stop bleeding after wound packing with hemostatic
dressing? - Answer-3 minutes
