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HMC Exam Bibs_Jan 2026 (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)-
GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED 2026 -2027
HMC BIB Jan 2026 – Practice Exam
(Questions 1–50)
TRAUMA / TCCC / EMERGENCY CARE (1–15)
1. The leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield is:
A. Head injury
B. Massive hemorrhage
C. Shock
D. Infection
Answer: B
Rationale: Hemorrhage accounts for the majority of preventable combat deaths; stopping
bleeding is the first priority.
2. In the MARCH algorithm, “C” stands for:
A. Circulation
B. Critical care
C. Contusion
D. Chest trauma
Answer: A
Rationale: MARCH: Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia.
3. The correct location for a tourniquet on an extremity is:
A. Directly on the wound
B. 2–3 inches above the wound
C. At the distal end of the limb
D. Only at the wrist or ankle
Answer: B
Rationale: Proper placement ensures bleeding control while minimizing tissue damage.
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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4. Signs of tension pneumothorax include:
A. Hypotension, distended neck veins, absent breath sounds on one side
B. Hypertension and tachypnea
C. Fever and chills
D. Bradycardia only
Answer: A
Rationale: Life-threatening; immediate needle decompression is required.
5. Needle decompression is performed at:
A. 2nd intercostal space, mid-clavicular line
B. 5th intercostal space, mid-axillary line
C. 4th intercostal space, anterior axillary line
D. 3rd intercostal space, mid-axillary line
Answer: A
Rationale: This site avoids major vessels and allows air release from pleural space.
6. First priority in a patient with uncontrolled extremity bleeding:
A. Start IV fluids
B. Apply direct pressure or tourniquet
C. Administer pain medication
D. Check vitals
Answer: B
Rationale: Stopping bleeding prevents death from hemorrhagic shock.
7. The best type of dressing for a sucking chest wound is:
A. Fully sealed
B. Three-sided occlusive dressing
C. Sterile gauze only
D. Non-adherent dressing
Answer: B
Rationale: Allows air to escape but prevents tension pneumothorax.
8. Permissive hypotension is used in trauma to:
A. Maintain normal BP at all costs
B. Reduce bleeding until surgical control
C. Increase perfusion to kidneys
2026 2027 GRADED A+
HMC Exam Bibs_Jan 2026 (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)-
GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED 2026 -2027
HMC BIB Jan 2026 – Practice Exam
(Questions 1–50)
TRAUMA / TCCC / EMERGENCY CARE (1–15)
1. The leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield is:
A. Head injury
B. Massive hemorrhage
C. Shock
D. Infection
Answer: B
Rationale: Hemorrhage accounts for the majority of preventable combat deaths; stopping
bleeding is the first priority.
2. In the MARCH algorithm, “C” stands for:
A. Circulation
B. Critical care
C. Contusion
D. Chest trauma
Answer: A
Rationale: MARCH: Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia.
3. The correct location for a tourniquet on an extremity is:
A. Directly on the wound
B. 2–3 inches above the wound
C. At the distal end of the limb
D. Only at the wrist or ankle
Answer: B
Rationale: Proper placement ensures bleeding control while minimizing tissue damage.
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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4. Signs of tension pneumothorax include:
A. Hypotension, distended neck veins, absent breath sounds on one side
B. Hypertension and tachypnea
C. Fever and chills
D. Bradycardia only
Answer: A
Rationale: Life-threatening; immediate needle decompression is required.
5. Needle decompression is performed at:
A. 2nd intercostal space, mid-clavicular line
B. 5th intercostal space, mid-axillary line
C. 4th intercostal space, anterior axillary line
D. 3rd intercostal space, mid-axillary line
Answer: A
Rationale: This site avoids major vessels and allows air release from pleural space.
6. First priority in a patient with uncontrolled extremity bleeding:
A. Start IV fluids
B. Apply direct pressure or tourniquet
C. Administer pain medication
D. Check vitals
Answer: B
Rationale: Stopping bleeding prevents death from hemorrhagic shock.
7. The best type of dressing for a sucking chest wound is:
A. Fully sealed
B. Three-sided occlusive dressing
C. Sterile gauze only
D. Non-adherent dressing
Answer: B
Rationale: Allows air to escape but prevents tension pneumothorax.
8. Permissive hypotension is used in trauma to:
A. Maintain normal BP at all costs
B. Reduce bleeding until surgical control
C. Increase perfusion to kidneys
2026 2027 GRADED A+
