68W Phase 2 Mod 2 Questions With
Complete Solutions
What are the three tactical indications for spinal immobilization include: correct answer: Falls greater than 15 feet, IED blast involving MRAP, MVC
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation of a battlefield casualty who has sustained blast or penetrating trauma and has no signs of life would be considered appropriate or not appropriate? correct answer: Not Appropriate
In the combat environment CPR should be considered for non-
traumatic disorders such as: correct answer: Hypothermia, near-
drowning or electrocution
Injury Characteristics:
Significant tissue disruption and hemorrhage occur when the projectile strikes bone, often has discrete entrance wounds which are hard to detect. Follow irregular, unpredictable wound paths. Typically from bullets, shrapnel and debris from explosions correct answer: Ballistic injuries
Injury Characteristics:
Caused by overpressure from an explosion and is more effective in a enclosed area. Damages hollow organs. Secondary injury may be caused by debris or shrapnel. correct answer: Blast injuries How many stages are there to a blast injury? correct answer: Three
Injury Characteristics:
Occur with greater frequency in fires in confined spaces. The greatest concern in the field is airway edema resulting in inadequate airway. Be prepared for a surgical cricothyroidotomy
correct answer: Inhalation burn
What is the single most significant obstacle to the combat medic's ability to provide care. correct answer: Enemy Fire
What are factors that influence the care on the battlefield? correct answer: Enemy fire, medical equipment limitations, widely variable evacuation time, tactical considerations, casualty
transportation
In some circumstances, the mission will take precedence over medical care. The ______ is always in command and will decide
if casualties will be evacuated. correct answer: Tactical Leader
What are the three main goals of tactical combat casualty care? correct answer: Complete the mission, prevent additional casualties, and treat casualties
What are the three phases of casualty management during combat operations? correct answer: Care under fire, Tactical field care, and tactical evacuation care
Casualty Management: The care rendered by the combat medic at the scene of the injury
while he and the casualty are still under effective hostile fire. The risk for additional injuries being sustained at any moment is
extremely high for both the casualty and the medic. correct answer: Care Under Fire
Casualty Management:
The care rendered by the combat medic once he and the casualty
are no longer under effective hostile fire. It also applies to situations in which an injury has occurred, but there is no hostile
fire. correct answer: Tactical Field Care
Casualty Management:
The care rendered once the casualty has been picked up by an aircraft, vehicle or boat. additional medical personnel and equipment may have been pre-staged and may be available at this stage of casualty management. correct answer: Tactical Evacuation Care
In which phase of TCCC would you don body substance isolation? correct answer: Tactical Field Care
After how many failed I.V. attempts should consideration be given to starting a sternal inraosseoous line? correct answer: 2
When administering Tylenol to an individual with mild to moderate pain, what should the dosage be and how frequently should it be given? correct answer: 650mg, 2 PO every 8 hours
Complete Solutions
What are the three tactical indications for spinal immobilization include: correct answer: Falls greater than 15 feet, IED blast involving MRAP, MVC
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation of a battlefield casualty who has sustained blast or penetrating trauma and has no signs of life would be considered appropriate or not appropriate? correct answer: Not Appropriate
In the combat environment CPR should be considered for non-
traumatic disorders such as: correct answer: Hypothermia, near-
drowning or electrocution
Injury Characteristics:
Significant tissue disruption and hemorrhage occur when the projectile strikes bone, often has discrete entrance wounds which are hard to detect. Follow irregular, unpredictable wound paths. Typically from bullets, shrapnel and debris from explosions correct answer: Ballistic injuries
Injury Characteristics:
Caused by overpressure from an explosion and is more effective in a enclosed area. Damages hollow organs. Secondary injury may be caused by debris or shrapnel. correct answer: Blast injuries How many stages are there to a blast injury? correct answer: Three
Injury Characteristics:
Occur with greater frequency in fires in confined spaces. The greatest concern in the field is airway edema resulting in inadequate airway. Be prepared for a surgical cricothyroidotomy
correct answer: Inhalation burn
What is the single most significant obstacle to the combat medic's ability to provide care. correct answer: Enemy Fire
What are factors that influence the care on the battlefield? correct answer: Enemy fire, medical equipment limitations, widely variable evacuation time, tactical considerations, casualty
transportation
In some circumstances, the mission will take precedence over medical care. The ______ is always in command and will decide
if casualties will be evacuated. correct answer: Tactical Leader
What are the three main goals of tactical combat casualty care? correct answer: Complete the mission, prevent additional casualties, and treat casualties
What are the three phases of casualty management during combat operations? correct answer: Care under fire, Tactical field care, and tactical evacuation care
Casualty Management: The care rendered by the combat medic at the scene of the injury
while he and the casualty are still under effective hostile fire. The risk for additional injuries being sustained at any moment is
extremely high for both the casualty and the medic. correct answer: Care Under Fire
Casualty Management:
The care rendered by the combat medic once he and the casualty
are no longer under effective hostile fire. It also applies to situations in which an injury has occurred, but there is no hostile
fire. correct answer: Tactical Field Care
Casualty Management:
The care rendered once the casualty has been picked up by an aircraft, vehicle or boat. additional medical personnel and equipment may have been pre-staged and may be available at this stage of casualty management. correct answer: Tactical Evacuation Care
In which phase of TCCC would you don body substance isolation? correct answer: Tactical Field Care
After how many failed I.V. attempts should consideration be given to starting a sternal inraosseoous line? correct answer: 2
When administering Tylenol to an individual with mild to moderate pain, what should the dosage be and how frequently should it be given? correct answer: 650mg, 2 PO every 8 hours
