CCAT Initial 2022 EXAM PREP
_______________ coordinates inter-theater and CONUS pt movement requirements w/the appropriate
transportation component commands of USTRANSCOM. Correct Answer: Global patient movement
requirement center (GPMRC)
_________ is the Department of Defense's system of record for AE patient movement and provides in-
transit visibility of all patients. Correct Answer: TRAC2ES
CCAT teams are designed to care for... Correct Answer: 3 high acuity / 6 low acuity patients
Consider loading head injured/TBI patients __________ onboard the aircraft to minimize the effects of
gravitational forces on ICP during take off and landing. Correct Answer: head first
Allowance Standard supplies are ordered using national stock numbers (NSN) and members should
expect delays for delivery, especially when located in the deployed environment.
T/F ? Correct Answer: True
A generic term used to describe unregulated patient movement regardless of the mode of
transportation. Correct Answer: CASEVAC
The primary mission of aeromedical evacuation is to provide fixed-wing movement of regulated wartime
casualties.
T/F? Correct Answer: True
A basic AE crew complement is comprised of ____________. Correct Answer: 2 Flight Nurses and 3 AE
Technicians
Using the following patient information, calculate the predicted body weight (PBW) and a safe tidal
volume (TV) in which to place patient on the ventilator.
26 year old female, 5' 8", 142 lbs status post IED Blast. Correct Answer: PBW 63.9 kg TV 380 ml
____________ is the maintenance of treatment initiated prior to movment and the sustainment of the
patient's medical condition during evacuation. Correct Answer: En-Route Care
Using the following patient information, calculate the predicted body weight (PBW) and a safe tidal
volume (TV) in which to place patient on the ventilator.
35 year old male, 6' 2", 212 lbs status post GSW to head and right upper extremity. Correct Answer:
PBW 82.2 kg TV 490 ml
When transporting a critically ill patient on a ventilator and utilizing a tank as an oxygen source it is
extremely important to consider the length in time of the transport, oxygen tank factors (D, E, H) and
the patient's oxygen requirement (minute ventilation) in order to complete the transport safely.
T/F? Correct Answer: True
Stresses of Flight (GHOSTBAN) Correct Answer: Gravitational
, Decreased Humidity
Partial Pressure of O2
Shakes (Vibrations)
Thermal Stress
Decreased Barometric Pressure
AND
Noise
Temperature decreases _____ F for every additional ________ feet in altitude Correct Answer: 3.5F for
every additional 1,000 ft in altitude
All stresses of flight contribute to ________. Correct Answer: Fatigue
CATT Preflight Correct Answer: Review PMR, discuss pt requirements and anticipated requirements for
flight -- GAME PLAN!!
Trust but verify & communicate
CCATT Allowance Standard version Correct Answer: 887N *Version 3*
• 1- Medication Box
• 1- Narcotics Box
• 1- I-Stat Box
• 3- Gear Bags
• 1- IV Roll Pack
• 1- IV Fluid Bag
• 1- Emergency/ ACLS bag
• 1- Trauma Backpacks
• 1- Defibrillator/ Defib Pouch
• 1- Procedure Bag
• 1- Hospital Bag
• 1- Refrigerated Bag
• 3- AWIS
• 3- SMEED/ Litter (OSL)
Why PMI (patient movement items)? Correct Answer: -Retain PMI assets
-Maintain item serviceability
-Establish a global tracking system
One-time waivers may be obtained through the _________ if absolutely necessary to move patient.
Correct Answer: PMRC (Patient Movement Requirement Center)
What form do we fill out when we have non-standard equipment? Correct Answer: PSRW (Pt safety
report worksheet) / DD Form 2852
C-17 Capabilities Correct Answer: - 150L LOX
- 5-50psi outlets
_______________ coordinates inter-theater and CONUS pt movement requirements w/the appropriate
transportation component commands of USTRANSCOM. Correct Answer: Global patient movement
requirement center (GPMRC)
_________ is the Department of Defense's system of record for AE patient movement and provides in-
transit visibility of all patients. Correct Answer: TRAC2ES
CCAT teams are designed to care for... Correct Answer: 3 high acuity / 6 low acuity patients
Consider loading head injured/TBI patients __________ onboard the aircraft to minimize the effects of
gravitational forces on ICP during take off and landing. Correct Answer: head first
Allowance Standard supplies are ordered using national stock numbers (NSN) and members should
expect delays for delivery, especially when located in the deployed environment.
T/F ? Correct Answer: True
A generic term used to describe unregulated patient movement regardless of the mode of
transportation. Correct Answer: CASEVAC
The primary mission of aeromedical evacuation is to provide fixed-wing movement of regulated wartime
casualties.
T/F? Correct Answer: True
A basic AE crew complement is comprised of ____________. Correct Answer: 2 Flight Nurses and 3 AE
Technicians
Using the following patient information, calculate the predicted body weight (PBW) and a safe tidal
volume (TV) in which to place patient on the ventilator.
26 year old female, 5' 8", 142 lbs status post IED Blast. Correct Answer: PBW 63.9 kg TV 380 ml
____________ is the maintenance of treatment initiated prior to movment and the sustainment of the
patient's medical condition during evacuation. Correct Answer: En-Route Care
Using the following patient information, calculate the predicted body weight (PBW) and a safe tidal
volume (TV) in which to place patient on the ventilator.
35 year old male, 6' 2", 212 lbs status post GSW to head and right upper extremity. Correct Answer:
PBW 82.2 kg TV 490 ml
When transporting a critically ill patient on a ventilator and utilizing a tank as an oxygen source it is
extremely important to consider the length in time of the transport, oxygen tank factors (D, E, H) and
the patient's oxygen requirement (minute ventilation) in order to complete the transport safely.
T/F? Correct Answer: True
Stresses of Flight (GHOSTBAN) Correct Answer: Gravitational
, Decreased Humidity
Partial Pressure of O2
Shakes (Vibrations)
Thermal Stress
Decreased Barometric Pressure
AND
Noise
Temperature decreases _____ F for every additional ________ feet in altitude Correct Answer: 3.5F for
every additional 1,000 ft in altitude
All stresses of flight contribute to ________. Correct Answer: Fatigue
CATT Preflight Correct Answer: Review PMR, discuss pt requirements and anticipated requirements for
flight -- GAME PLAN!!
Trust but verify & communicate
CCATT Allowance Standard version Correct Answer: 887N *Version 3*
• 1- Medication Box
• 1- Narcotics Box
• 1- I-Stat Box
• 3- Gear Bags
• 1- IV Roll Pack
• 1- IV Fluid Bag
• 1- Emergency/ ACLS bag
• 1- Trauma Backpacks
• 1- Defibrillator/ Defib Pouch
• 1- Procedure Bag
• 1- Hospital Bag
• 1- Refrigerated Bag
• 3- AWIS
• 3- SMEED/ Litter (OSL)
Why PMI (patient movement items)? Correct Answer: -Retain PMI assets
-Maintain item serviceability
-Establish a global tracking system
One-time waivers may be obtained through the _________ if absolutely necessary to move patient.
Correct Answer: PMRC (Patient Movement Requirement Center)
What form do we fill out when we have non-standard equipment? Correct Answer: PSRW (Pt safety
report worksheet) / DD Form 2852
C-17 Capabilities Correct Answer: - 150L LOX
- 5-50psi outlets
