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What is the fluid of choice for a burn casualty? If they have absent radial pulses? -
Correct answer Lactated Ringer's (LR); give IV/IO fluids, titrate to maintain radial pulse
What is the fluid of choice for casualties suffering from shock from any cause other
than hypovolemia? - Correct answer Crystalloids are generally avoided; treat the
underlying cause (e.g., vasopressors for neurogenic shock, epinephrine for
anaphylactic shock)
What is a ResQGARD and how does it work? - Correct answer A portable, battery-
operated suction device; works by creating negative pressure to remove blood,
secretions, or vomit from the airway
When would you consider using the ResQGARD? - Correct answer When a casualty has
a compromised airway due to blood, vomit, or secretions
,What are the three main goals of TCCC? - Correct answer Treat the casualty, prevent
additional casualties, complete the mission
Which of the following correctly lists the three stages of TCCC and the care provided at
each stage? - Correct answer Care Under Fire - stop life-threatening bleeding and
move to cover; Tactical Field Care - stabilize airway, breathing, circulation, manage
pain; Tactical Evacuation Care - continuous monitoring and advanced care during
transport
What is the first priority in Care Under Fire (CUF)? - Correct answer Return fire and
move the casualty to cover
What is the only medical intervention performed during Care Under Fire (CUF)? -
Correct answer Application of a tourniquet to control life-threatening extremity
bleeding
When should you begin to treat the casualty for hypothermia? - Correct answer As
soon as the casualty is removed from active threat, during Tactical Field Care (TFC)
, What is the first step in assessing and managing circulation in a combat casualty? -
Correct answer Control life-threatening external hemorrhage
How do you open the airway on an unconscious casualty? - Correct answer Either A or
B depending on suspected spinal injury
What is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield? - Correct answer
Extremity hemorrhage
What is plasma and what is its primary function? - Correct answer The liquid
component of blood; transports nutrients, hormones, and helps maintain blood
pressure and clotting
What is the primary function of white blood cells (WBCs)? - Correct answer Fight
infection and defend the body against foreign invaders
UPDATE) Questions & Answers 100%
Correct
What is the fluid of choice for a burn casualty? If they have absent radial pulses? -
Correct answer Lactated Ringer's (LR); give IV/IO fluids, titrate to maintain radial pulse
What is the fluid of choice for casualties suffering from shock from any cause other
than hypovolemia? - Correct answer Crystalloids are generally avoided; treat the
underlying cause (e.g., vasopressors for neurogenic shock, epinephrine for
anaphylactic shock)
What is a ResQGARD and how does it work? - Correct answer A portable, battery-
operated suction device; works by creating negative pressure to remove blood,
secretions, or vomit from the airway
When would you consider using the ResQGARD? - Correct answer When a casualty has
a compromised airway due to blood, vomit, or secretions
,What are the three main goals of TCCC? - Correct answer Treat the casualty, prevent
additional casualties, complete the mission
Which of the following correctly lists the three stages of TCCC and the care provided at
each stage? - Correct answer Care Under Fire - stop life-threatening bleeding and
move to cover; Tactical Field Care - stabilize airway, breathing, circulation, manage
pain; Tactical Evacuation Care - continuous monitoring and advanced care during
transport
What is the first priority in Care Under Fire (CUF)? - Correct answer Return fire and
move the casualty to cover
What is the only medical intervention performed during Care Under Fire (CUF)? -
Correct answer Application of a tourniquet to control life-threatening extremity
bleeding
When should you begin to treat the casualty for hypothermia? - Correct answer As
soon as the casualty is removed from active threat, during Tactical Field Care (TFC)
, What is the first step in assessing and managing circulation in a combat casualty? -
Correct answer Control life-threatening external hemorrhage
How do you open the airway on an unconscious casualty? - Correct answer Either A or
B depending on suspected spinal injury
What is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield? - Correct answer
Extremity hemorrhage
What is plasma and what is its primary function? - Correct answer The liquid
component of blood; transports nutrients, hormones, and helps maintain blood
pressure and clotting
What is the primary function of white blood cells (WBCs)? - Correct answer Fight
infection and defend the body against foreign invaders
