Fieldcraft 1 Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update 2025 Already Passed
In a combat environment CPR should be considered for non-traumatic disorders such as: - Answers
hypothermia, near-drowning, electrocution, or if your casualty was alive and lost vital signs while en
route to a MTF
Primary Blast Injury is caused by: - Answers the blast overpressure (or PRESSURE WAVE) from an
explosive
Secondary Blast injury is caused by: - Answers debris or SHRAPNEL from an explosion
Tertiary Blast injury is when: - Answers the casualty is blown into a solid object such as a wall or vehicle
and suffers BLUNT TRAUMA.
Inhalation burns occur in ________ _____ & cause: - Answers Inhalation burns occur in CONFINED
SPACES & causes AIRWAY EDEMA resulting in an INADEQUATE AIRWAY. Prepare to perform a SURG
CRICOTHYROIDOCTOMY
Why is spinal immobilization limited on the battlefield? - Answers 1) time consuming
2) only 1.4% penetrating neck injuries require immobilization
3) less blunt trauma, more penetrating trauma
Under what conditions would you consider spinal precautions? - Answers 1) motor vehicle crashes
2) falls > 15'
3) IED blast involving MRAP vehicles (MRAPs are top heavy & more likely to roll)
What is the most significant obstacle to the combat medic's ability to provide care? - Answers Enemy
Fire
The ________ ______ is always in command and will decide if casualties will be evacuated. The ______
_____ can only provide recommendations for evac. - Answers The TACTICAL LEADER is always in
command and will decide if casualties will be evacuated. The COMBAT MEDIC provides
recommendations for evac only.
What does the term "X" refer to? - Answers "X" refers to where the casualty went down or wounded;
also known as the "HOT SPOT" in the immediate danger area.
What are the 3 warrior tasks? - Answers 1) Opening airway by positioning
2) Insertion of an NPA
3) Hemorrhage control
What are the tasks of CLS? - Answers Includes all 3 warrior tasks & the following:
, 1) Occlusive dressings with needle chest decompression
2) Use of hemostatic agents
*CLS DO NOT INITIATE IVs.
WALK - Answers W - arrior
A - Aid
and
L - litter
K - kit
What is in a WALK & where would you find one? - Answers First aid supplies for hemorrhage control &
shock treatment and a folding talon liter
Found on vehicles in case of IED strike
On the battlefield, where is the first place you should consider when accessing medical supplies? -
Answers Casualtie's IFAK
Name 8 Tactical PPE - Answers 1) IBA, OTV, IOTV
2) Deltoid & Axillary Protection System (DAPS)
3) Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI plates, Level IV for combat)
4) ACH
5) Gloves
6) Army Combat Shirt (ACS)
7) Ballistic Eye Pro
8) Combat Earplugs
With earplugs, what is the difference between having YELLOW ENDS vs GREEN ENDS? - Answers YELLOW
END - max protection against eardrum & hearing damage
In a combat environment CPR should be considered for non-traumatic disorders such as: - Answers
hypothermia, near-drowning, electrocution, or if your casualty was alive and lost vital signs while en
route to a MTF
Primary Blast Injury is caused by: - Answers the blast overpressure (or PRESSURE WAVE) from an
explosive
Secondary Blast injury is caused by: - Answers debris or SHRAPNEL from an explosion
Tertiary Blast injury is when: - Answers the casualty is blown into a solid object such as a wall or vehicle
and suffers BLUNT TRAUMA.
Inhalation burns occur in ________ _____ & cause: - Answers Inhalation burns occur in CONFINED
SPACES & causes AIRWAY EDEMA resulting in an INADEQUATE AIRWAY. Prepare to perform a SURG
CRICOTHYROIDOCTOMY
Why is spinal immobilization limited on the battlefield? - Answers 1) time consuming
2) only 1.4% penetrating neck injuries require immobilization
3) less blunt trauma, more penetrating trauma
Under what conditions would you consider spinal precautions? - Answers 1) motor vehicle crashes
2) falls > 15'
3) IED blast involving MRAP vehicles (MRAPs are top heavy & more likely to roll)
What is the most significant obstacle to the combat medic's ability to provide care? - Answers Enemy
Fire
The ________ ______ is always in command and will decide if casualties will be evacuated. The ______
_____ can only provide recommendations for evac. - Answers The TACTICAL LEADER is always in
command and will decide if casualties will be evacuated. The COMBAT MEDIC provides
recommendations for evac only.
What does the term "X" refer to? - Answers "X" refers to where the casualty went down or wounded;
also known as the "HOT SPOT" in the immediate danger area.
What are the 3 warrior tasks? - Answers 1) Opening airway by positioning
2) Insertion of an NPA
3) Hemorrhage control
What are the tasks of CLS? - Answers Includes all 3 warrior tasks & the following:
, 1) Occlusive dressings with needle chest decompression
2) Use of hemostatic agents
*CLS DO NOT INITIATE IVs.
WALK - Answers W - arrior
A - Aid
and
L - litter
K - kit
What is in a WALK & where would you find one? - Answers First aid supplies for hemorrhage control &
shock treatment and a folding talon liter
Found on vehicles in case of IED strike
On the battlefield, where is the first place you should consider when accessing medical supplies? -
Answers Casualtie's IFAK
Name 8 Tactical PPE - Answers 1) IBA, OTV, IOTV
2) Deltoid & Axillary Protection System (DAPS)
3) Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI plates, Level IV for combat)
4) ACH
5) Gloves
6) Army Combat Shirt (ACS)
7) Ballistic Eye Pro
8) Combat Earplugs
With earplugs, what is the difference between having YELLOW ENDS vs GREEN ENDS? - Answers YELLOW
END - max protection against eardrum & hearing damage
