EXAM 1 TCCC REVISION
QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
, EXAM 1: TCCC REVISION QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Failure of one or both sides of the chest to expand normally when inhaling is a symptom of
what? - Answer-Sucking Chest Wound
Given a trauma casualty in a combat or noncombat scenario perform a rapid casualty
assessment in the proper order using the MARCH sequence in accordance with CoTCCC
Guidelines. - Answer-The MARCH sequence involves: Massive Hemorrhage - Control life-
threatening bleeding. Airway - Ensure the airway is open. Respiration - Assess and treat
breathing issues. Circulation - Check and manage circulation. Head Injury/Hypothermia -
Protect against head injuries and hypothermia.
Given a trauma casualty in a combat or noncombat scenario perform the appropriate actions
and interventions based on a rapid casualty assessment to render assistance to the casualty in
accordance with CoTCCC Guidelines. - Answer-Actions include: Applying tourniquets for severe
bleeding. Performing airway maneuvers for airway obstruction. Conducting needle
decompression for tension pneumothorax. Managing shock and preventing hypothermia.
Given a trauma casualty with a wound demonstrate proper application of a pressure bandage in
accordance with CoTCCC Guidelines. - Answer-Place the bandage over the wound, wrap it
tightly to apply pressure, and secure it to control bleeding.
Given a trauma casualty with a wound in a place where a tourniquet cannot be effectively
applied and a hemostatic dressing demonstrate proper application of the hemostatic dressing in
accordance with CoTCCC Guidelines. - Answer-Pack the wound with the hemostatic dressing,
apply direct pressure for 3-5 minutes, and secure with a pressure bandage.
Given a trauma casualty with life-threatening bleeding and a tourniquet apply a two-handed
tourniquet to the casualty to stop the bleeding within 1 minute and secure within 3 minutes. -
Answer-Apply the tourniquet high and tight above the wound, tighten until bleeding stops, and
secure it to prevent loosening.
Given a trauma casualty with severe bleeding and no tourniquet available identify the risks
associated with the use of an improvised tourniquet without error. - Answer-Risks include:
QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
, EXAM 1: TCCC REVISION QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Failure of one or both sides of the chest to expand normally when inhaling is a symptom of
what? - Answer-Sucking Chest Wound
Given a trauma casualty in a combat or noncombat scenario perform a rapid casualty
assessment in the proper order using the MARCH sequence in accordance with CoTCCC
Guidelines. - Answer-The MARCH sequence involves: Massive Hemorrhage - Control life-
threatening bleeding. Airway - Ensure the airway is open. Respiration - Assess and treat
breathing issues. Circulation - Check and manage circulation. Head Injury/Hypothermia -
Protect against head injuries and hypothermia.
Given a trauma casualty in a combat or noncombat scenario perform the appropriate actions
and interventions based on a rapid casualty assessment to render assistance to the casualty in
accordance with CoTCCC Guidelines. - Answer-Actions include: Applying tourniquets for severe
bleeding. Performing airway maneuvers for airway obstruction. Conducting needle
decompression for tension pneumothorax. Managing shock and preventing hypothermia.
Given a trauma casualty with a wound demonstrate proper application of a pressure bandage in
accordance with CoTCCC Guidelines. - Answer-Place the bandage over the wound, wrap it
tightly to apply pressure, and secure it to control bleeding.
Given a trauma casualty with a wound in a place where a tourniquet cannot be effectively
applied and a hemostatic dressing demonstrate proper application of the hemostatic dressing in
accordance with CoTCCC Guidelines. - Answer-Pack the wound with the hemostatic dressing,
apply direct pressure for 3-5 minutes, and secure with a pressure bandage.
Given a trauma casualty with life-threatening bleeding and a tourniquet apply a two-handed
tourniquet to the casualty to stop the bleeding within 1 minute and secure within 3 minutes. -
Answer-Apply the tourniquet high and tight above the wound, tighten until bleeding stops, and
secure it to prevent loosening.
Given a trauma casualty with severe bleeding and no tourniquet available identify the risks
associated with the use of an improvised tourniquet without error. - Answer-Risks include:
