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This document contains a comprehensive set of questions and accurate answers for the Combat Medical Corpsman (CMC) Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course. It covers all core TCCC concepts, including the three phases of care (CUF, TFC, TACEVAC), the MARCH PAWS algorithm, management of preventable causes of death, junctional bleeding control, fluid resuscitation, pain management, antibiotic administration, and casualty evacuation procedures. The material is structured in a question-and-answer format with detailed explanations, making it ideal for combat medics, corpsmen, and military medical personnel preparing for TCCC certification and field readiness.,

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CMC-TCCC QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
A tourniquet applied "high and tight" in Care Under Fire (CUF) should be
reassessed in what phase of TCCC correct answer Tactical Field Care (TFC)


Acetaminophen correct answer Dosage: 2 x 500 mg (1000 mg) PO (by mouth)
every 8 hours


Route: PO (by mouth)


Indications: mild to moderate pain management in a casualty that is still able to
fight.


Contraindications: Hypersensitivity


Active warming limitations correct answer Service specific mission and load out


Limitation of active rewarming devices


Cold weather


Altitude (if oxygen/chemical activated)


Loss of power to battery powered IV fluid warming devices

,Acute Hemolysis Treatment correct answer STOP TRANSFUSION!


Initiate Normal Saline (NS) or Lactated Ringers (LR)
infusion


Administer 25 mg of diphenhydramine Intramuscular (IM) or slow IV/IO push


Advantages of One Person Drag/Carry correct answer One rescuer is exposed to
enemy/hostile fire


Advantages of Two Person Drag/Carry correct answer They are useful in
situations where drags do not work well and are quicker than most one-person
carries.


After applying a pressure bandage what should be assessed correct answer The
bleeding is controlled and the distal pulses are present


After applying pressure to stop bleeding, if necessary, what is the next step in
treating a minor wound correct answer Next, irrigate and clean wounds with
either sterile water, if it is available, or even clean water if your supplies are
limited or you have no access to sterile water


After moving a casualty in Care Under Fire (CUF) what should be done to any
applied tourniquets correct answer Reassess

,After packing a wound with a hemostatic dressing how long must direct pressure
be maintained correct answer 3 minutes


Anaphylaxis Treatment correct answer STOP TRANSFUSION!


Initiate Normal Saline (NS) or Lactated Ringers (LR) infusion


Administer .3 mL of 1:1000 epinephrine Intramuscular (IM)


Administer 25 mg of diphenhydramine Intramuscular (IM) or slow IV/IO push


Administer 10-40 mg methylprednisolone slow IV/IO push if available


As a last resort, an improvised tourniquet may be applied as long as it has what
three characteristics correct answer 1. At least 2 inches wide
2. Sturdy Windlass
3. Fastening devices to prevent loosening


Can the principles of TCCC be applied to non combat settings? correct answer
Yes. Motor Vehicle Accidents, Active Shooter, Workplace Accident.


Classifications of burn severity correct answer Superficial, or first-degree burns,
will appear reddened like a sunburn, which is painful and erythematous without
blistering or open wounds.

, Partial-thickness, or second-degree burns, will also appear reddened but may also
have blisters.


Full-thickness, or third-degree burns, will be dry, stiff, leathery, and variable in
color.


Subdermal Burns, or fourth-degree burns, extend through the subcutaneous
tissue into fascia, muscle, and even bone.


Combat LifeSaver (CLS) bag contents should be capable of treating what part of
MARCHPAWS correct answer M-Massive Bleeding
A-Airway
R-Respirations
C-Circulation
H-Hypothermia and Head Injury
P-Pain
A-Antibiotics
W-Wounds
S-Splints


Combat Medic Corpsman (CMC) bag contents should be capable of treating what
part of MARCHPAWS with more advanced interventions correct answer M-
Massive Bleeding
A-Airway
R-Respirations
C-Circulation

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