Combat Lifesaver Course Exam Questions and Answers |Fall
2025/2026 Update | 100% Correct Latest
Question 1
How should you treat an open chest wound?
Correct Answer
Treat open chest wounds by applying a vented chest seal completely over the wound during expiration
Question 2
How does an nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) provide an open (patient) airway?
Correct Answer
A nasopharyngeal airway provides an open (patent) airway, helping to keep the tongue from falling to the back of the
mouth and blocking the airway even if an unconscious casualty's tongue relaxes and partially covers their normal airway
Question 3
What is the most important lifesaving item in the JFAK?
Correct Answer
Tourniquet (TQ)
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,Question 4
What is the most essential treatment task in CUF?
Correct Answer
Tourniquet (TQ) application to stop massive bleeding
Question 5
How long should direct pressure be applied on packed hemostatic dressings?
Correct Answer
3 minutes
Question 6
What is a blood sweep?
Correct Answer
A blood sweep is your initial casualty evaluation. It should be a rapid head-to-toe check for any unrecognized life-
threatening bleeding
Question 7
What is MARCH PAWS?
Correct Answer
The MARCH PAWS sequence is the pneumonic for TCCC assessment and treatment of casualties, which enables
systematic identification and intervention of life-threatening injuries that could result in preventable combat deaths
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, Question 8
What is the most important action to prevent hemorrhagic shock?
Correct Answer
Stop the bleeding
Question 9
Ture or False: Protecting the injured eye with an eye shield is just as safe as using a patch or a pressure dressing.
Correct Answer
False
Question 10
Why should all dressed wounds be continuously reassessed?
Correct Answer
To ensure continued hemorrhage control
Question 11
Why is it important to check the pulse after applying a pressure bandage?
Correct Answer
If the bandage is too tight, it could block circulation and the bandage should be loosened
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2025/2026 Update | 100% Correct Latest
Question 1
How should you treat an open chest wound?
Correct Answer
Treat open chest wounds by applying a vented chest seal completely over the wound during expiration
Question 2
How does an nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) provide an open (patient) airway?
Correct Answer
A nasopharyngeal airway provides an open (patent) airway, helping to keep the tongue from falling to the back of the
mouth and blocking the airway even if an unconscious casualty's tongue relaxes and partially covers their normal airway
Question 3
What is the most important lifesaving item in the JFAK?
Correct Answer
Tourniquet (TQ)
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,Question 4
What is the most essential treatment task in CUF?
Correct Answer
Tourniquet (TQ) application to stop massive bleeding
Question 5
How long should direct pressure be applied on packed hemostatic dressings?
Correct Answer
3 minutes
Question 6
What is a blood sweep?
Correct Answer
A blood sweep is your initial casualty evaluation. It should be a rapid head-to-toe check for any unrecognized life-
threatening bleeding
Question 7
What is MARCH PAWS?
Correct Answer
The MARCH PAWS sequence is the pneumonic for TCCC assessment and treatment of casualties, which enables
systematic identification and intervention of life-threatening injuries that could result in preventable combat deaths
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, Question 8
What is the most important action to prevent hemorrhagic shock?
Correct Answer
Stop the bleeding
Question 9
Ture or False: Protecting the injured eye with an eye shield is just as safe as using a patch or a pressure dressing.
Correct Answer
False
Question 10
Why should all dressed wounds be continuously reassessed?
Correct Answer
To ensure continued hemorrhage control
Question 11
Why is it important to check the pulse after applying a pressure bandage?
Correct Answer
If the bandage is too tight, it could block circulation and the bandage should be loosened
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