TCCC exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

What are the 3 goals of TCCC? Treat the casualty Prevent additional casualities Complete the mission What % of all combat deaths occur before a casuality reaches a MTF? 75 - 90% What % of combat deaths today are potential preventable? 20% What are the 3 most common cause of preventable death on the battlefield? Hemorrhage from extremity Tension pneumothorax Airway problems What are the 3 phases of care in TCCC? Care under fire Tactical field care Tactical Evac Care (TACEVAC) T or F. Airway management is generally best deferred until the Tactical Field Care. True What is the best medicine on the battlefield? Fire superiority (returning fire) What are the different carries for Care Under Fire? 1 person with/without line 2 person with/without line Fireman's carry Hawes carry Seals Team 3 care What is the most frequent cause of preventable battlefield deaths? Extremity hemorrhage How many minutes does it take someone to bleed to death from a femoral artery lac? 3 minutes How far do you place the tourniquet? 2-3 inches above the wound How long do you apply direct pressure when using combat gauze? 3 minutes T or F. You always have to use c-spine mobalization in a tactical environment. False What care is relative and given during a reduced level of hazard from hostile fire? Tactical Field Care What type of airway would you give to an unconscious casualty without an airway obstruction? Nasopharyngeal airway What size of tube do you use for a surgical airway? 6.0 What is the target area for the surgical airway? Cricothyroid Membrane What is the 1st landmark for a surgical airway? Thyroid bone