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What is the purpose to having the Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD/LHA)? - correct answer To provide similar care as a role 2+ near a coastal location
- Can be used in emergency or natural disaster events
Role 1 Capabilities - correct answer - Immediate Lifesaving Measures
- Disease Non-Battle Injury
- Patient Collection
- Medical Evacuation
Role 2 Capabilities - correct answer - All Capabilities of Role 1
- Ancillary Support
- Patient Holding
- Preventive Medicine
- Behavioral Health
Physical Therapy
- Medical Supply Office
- Blood Storage
In which companies is a Role 2? - correct answer - Brigade Support Medical Company (BSMC)
- Area Support Medical Company (ASMC)
How long are patients held within a Role 2? - correct answer 72 hrs
A Role 3 is better know as what? - correct answer Combat Support Hospital (CSH) Role 3 Capabilities - correct answer - All of Role 1 & 2
- Resuscitation
- Initial Wound Surgery
- Postoperative Treatment
- Blood Bank
How long are patients kept within a Role 3? - correct answer Until the patients are stabilized and are not expected to return to duty
Where is FST attached?
Where can it be assigned?
What would that role be referred to as? - correct answer - Role 3
- Role 2
- Role 2 plus
What is a Role 4? - correct answer A major hospital
Define Health Service Support (HSS) - correct answer All support and services performed, provided, and arranged by the AMEDD to promote, improve, conserve, or restore the mental and
physical well being of personnel in the Army.
What 3 components encompass HSS? - correct answer - Casualty Care
- Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC)
- Medical Logistics (MEDLOG)
Define Force Health Protection (FHP) - correct answer The measures to promote, improve, or conserve the mental and physical well-being of Soldiers
What 5 components encompass FHP? - correct answer - Preventive Medicine - Veterinary Services
- Laboratory Services
- Dental Services
- Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC)
What are the roles of the Command Surgeon? - correct answer - Supervises medical operations within the command (is not a commander)
What is the purpose of the Modular Medial System? - correct answer - Standardizes all medical sub-units
- Designed to allow medical planners acquire, receive, and triage patients
What squads does an Area Support Section consist of? - correct answer - Treatment Squad
- Area Support Squad
- Patient Holding Squad
What is the role of the Nurse Corps Officer within a Medical Company? - correct answer - Authority to triage
- Responsible for patient holding
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