Field Craft 2 Study Guide Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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Field Craft 2 Study Guide Questions and
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How do you assess the head for injury


Ans: Inspect and palpate for DCAP-BLS and TIC; Inspect the mouth, nose,

and ears; Inspect pupils




Initially, what is an adequate baseline assessment of mental status


Ans: AVPU




Head injuries are often reversible if


Ans: Pupils are dilated, but react to light




What is the total possible MACE score


Ans: 30

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Alterations in the casualty's level of consciousness are the hallmark of

what type of injury


Ans: Brain injury




What is the highest and lowest possible score on the Glasgow Coma

Scale that a casualty can score


Ans: Highest 15; Lowest 3




Hyperextension in the legs and flexion at the arms and elbows with

the hands coming in toward the center (core) of the body are

responses of what type of posturing


Ans: Decorticate*




Teeth clenched, arms and legs extended, wrist flexed are responses

of what type of posturing


Ans: Decerebrate

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GCS that deteriorates by more than _____ points is a significant

finding


Ans: 2 points




Technique for detecting CSF in blood; CSF will diffuse from blood and

form a halo ring around the blood


Ans: Halo or target sign




Swelling or discoloration behind the ear


Ans: Battle sign or basilar skull fracture




Swelling and/or discoloration around both eyes may indicate


Ans: Basilar skull fracture




What may be jeopardized when elevating the head greater than 30

degrees