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TACTICAL COMBAT CASUALTY CARE (TCCC)
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS JUST RELEASED
THIS YEAR
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) ACTUAL EXAM
300 Randomized Questions with Answers & Rationales
1. What is the FIRST leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield?
A) Tension pneumothorax
B) Airway obstruction
C) Hemorrhage
D) Traumatic brain injury
Answer: C
Hemorrhage, particularly from extremity and junctional wounds, remains the number one cause
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of preventable death in combat, emphasizing why hemorrhage control is the top priority in
TCCC.
2. What are the three primary objectives of TCCC?
A) Treat the casualty, prevent additional casualties, complete the mission
B) Evacuate all casualties, provide definitive care, return to duty
C) Stop bleeding, establish airway, transport to hospital
D) Triage, treat, transport
Answer: A
The three objectives of TCCC are to treat the casualty, prevent additional casualties, and
complete the mission, balancing medical care with tactical requirements.
3. Which of the following is NOT one of the three phases of care in TCCC?
A) Care Under Fire
B) Tactical Field Care
C) Tactical Evacuation Care
D) Combat Life Saving Care
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Answer: D
The three TCCC phases are Care Under Fire (CUF), Tactical Field Care (TFC), and Tactical
Evacuation Care (TACEVAC). Combat Life Saving Care is not a recognized TCCC phase.
4. During the Care Under Fire phase, what is the number one medical priority?
A) Airway management
B) Early control of severe hemorrhage
C) Spinal immobilization
D) Intravenous access
Answer: B
Early control of severe hemorrhage is the top medical priority during CUF because hemorrhage
is the leading cause of preventable death and the tactical situation limits other interventions.
5. Where should a tourniquet be placed during the Care Under Fire phase?
A) Directly over the wound on bare skin
B) High and tight on the affected limb, over the clothing
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C) Exactly 2 inches above the wound
D) Below the wound to preserve joint mobility
Answer: B
During CUF, the tourniquet is applied "high and tight" over the uniform to stop severe bleeding
rapidly without exposing the skin, as time and tactical safety are paramount.
6. The best medicine on the battlefield is:
A) Morphine
B) Fire superiority
C) Tourniquet
D) IV fluids
Answer: B
Fire superiority is considered the best medicine on the battlefield because suppressing hostile
fire allows medics to safely reach and treat casualties, preventing additional casualties.
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TACTICAL COMBAT CASUALTY CARE (TCCC)
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS JUST RELEASED
THIS YEAR
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) ACTUAL EXAM
300 Randomized Questions with Answers & Rationales
1. What is the FIRST leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield?
A) Tension pneumothorax
B) Airway obstruction
C) Hemorrhage
D) Traumatic brain injury
Answer: C
Hemorrhage, particularly from extremity and junctional wounds, remains the number one cause
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of preventable death in combat, emphasizing why hemorrhage control is the top priority in
TCCC.
2. What are the three primary objectives of TCCC?
A) Treat the casualty, prevent additional casualties, complete the mission
B) Evacuate all casualties, provide definitive care, return to duty
C) Stop bleeding, establish airway, transport to hospital
D) Triage, treat, transport
Answer: A
The three objectives of TCCC are to treat the casualty, prevent additional casualties, and
complete the mission, balancing medical care with tactical requirements.
3. Which of the following is NOT one of the three phases of care in TCCC?
A) Care Under Fire
B) Tactical Field Care
C) Tactical Evacuation Care
D) Combat Life Saving Care
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Answer: D
The three TCCC phases are Care Under Fire (CUF), Tactical Field Care (TFC), and Tactical
Evacuation Care (TACEVAC). Combat Life Saving Care is not a recognized TCCC phase.
4. During the Care Under Fire phase, what is the number one medical priority?
A) Airway management
B) Early control of severe hemorrhage
C) Spinal immobilization
D) Intravenous access
Answer: B
Early control of severe hemorrhage is the top medical priority during CUF because hemorrhage
is the leading cause of preventable death and the tactical situation limits other interventions.
5. Where should a tourniquet be placed during the Care Under Fire phase?
A) Directly over the wound on bare skin
B) High and tight on the affected limb, over the clothing
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C) Exactly 2 inches above the wound
D) Below the wound to preserve joint mobility
Answer: B
During CUF, the tourniquet is applied "high and tight" over the uniform to stop severe bleeding
rapidly without exposing the skin, as time and tactical safety are paramount.
6. The best medicine on the battlefield is:
A) Morphine
B) Fire superiority
C) Tourniquet
D) IV fluids
Answer: B
Fire superiority is considered the best medicine on the battlefield because suppressing hostile
fire allows medics to safely reach and treat casualties, preventing additional casualties.
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