Combat Life Saver Test Questions and Answers |Fall 2025/2026
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Question 1
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of tension pneumothorax? (More than one response may be correct)
Correct Answer
1) The casualty develops progressive respiratory distress
2) You can no longer feel the casualty's pulse at his wrist
Question 2
You are making a MEDEVAC request for a ground ambulance during wartime. The casualty has a broken arm and no other
injuries. What should be transmitted for Line 4?
Correct Answer
The code "A"
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,Question 3
You have controlled the bleeding to a casualty with a severe would to the leg and immobilized the leg. The casualty has
been placed on a litter and will be evacuated by air ambulance. What else can you do to help the casualty?
Correct Answer
1) Cover the casualty to keep him from being chilled
2) Loosen any binding clothing
3) Reassure the casualty
Question 4
you are going to check the casualty to see if he is breathing. How should you position the casualty?
Correct Answer
On his back
Question 5
What medical term means bleeding, usually severe?
Correct Answer
Hemorrhage
Question 6
After you apply the combat gauze bandage to a wound, you should immediately:
Correct Answer
Apply manual pressure to the combat gauze
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,Question 7
The combat gauze bandage works by
Correct Answer
A chemical reaction that promotes blood clotting
Question 8
A casualty has a circular puncture wound to his chest about one inch in diameter. You have airtight material in the
following sizes. You want to use the smallest material that fits the size criteria. Which of the following pieces of plastic
should you use?
Correct Answer
Square 6 inches by 6 inches
Question 9
You have applied a field dressing to a bleeding wound on the casualty's forearm. What else should you do to help control
the bleeding?
Correct Answer
Apply manual pressure
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, Question 10
Once you have penetrated the plural space with a large bore needle/catheter, you should:
Correct Answer
Advance the needle/catheter all the way to the hub, remove the needle while leaving the catheter, and tape the catheter
hub to the chest.
Question 11
Casualties are divided into two types (line 5) what are they?
Correct Answer
Ambulatory and litter
Question 12
Tactical combat casualty care has three phases. List the phases.
Correct Answer
1) Care under fire
2) Tactical field care
3) Tactical evacuation care
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Update | 100% Correct Latest
Question 1
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of tension pneumothorax? (More than one response may be correct)
Correct Answer
1) The casualty develops progressive respiratory distress
2) You can no longer feel the casualty's pulse at his wrist
Question 2
You are making a MEDEVAC request for a ground ambulance during wartime. The casualty has a broken arm and no other
injuries. What should be transmitted for Line 4?
Correct Answer
The code "A"
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,Question 3
You have controlled the bleeding to a casualty with a severe would to the leg and immobilized the leg. The casualty has
been placed on a litter and will be evacuated by air ambulance. What else can you do to help the casualty?
Correct Answer
1) Cover the casualty to keep him from being chilled
2) Loosen any binding clothing
3) Reassure the casualty
Question 4
you are going to check the casualty to see if he is breathing. How should you position the casualty?
Correct Answer
On his back
Question 5
What medical term means bleeding, usually severe?
Correct Answer
Hemorrhage
Question 6
After you apply the combat gauze bandage to a wound, you should immediately:
Correct Answer
Apply manual pressure to the combat gauze
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,Question 7
The combat gauze bandage works by
Correct Answer
A chemical reaction that promotes blood clotting
Question 8
A casualty has a circular puncture wound to his chest about one inch in diameter. You have airtight material in the
following sizes. You want to use the smallest material that fits the size criteria. Which of the following pieces of plastic
should you use?
Correct Answer
Square 6 inches by 6 inches
Question 9
You have applied a field dressing to a bleeding wound on the casualty's forearm. What else should you do to help control
the bleeding?
Correct Answer
Apply manual pressure
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, Question 10
Once you have penetrated the plural space with a large bore needle/catheter, you should:
Correct Answer
Advance the needle/catheter all the way to the hub, remove the needle while leaving the catheter, and tape the catheter
hub to the chest.
Question 11
Casualties are divided into two types (line 5) what are they?
Correct Answer
Ambulatory and litter
Question 12
Tactical combat casualty care has three phases. List the phases.
Correct Answer
1) Care under fire
2) Tactical field care
3) Tactical evacuation care
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