TCCC Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

TCCC Exam Questions with Complete Solutions What types of wounds are often caused by IEDs? - ANSWER Junctional Hemorrhage Describe Tension Pneumothorax. - ANSWER -Air escapes from injured lung - pressure builds up in chest. -Air pressure collapses lung and pushes on the heart. -Heart is compressed, causing it to be unable to pump properly. Three Objectives of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) - ANSWER -Treat the casualty -Prevent additional casualties -Complete the mission Battlefield Trauma Care Today includes: - ANSWER -Phased care in TCCC -Aggressive use of tourniquets CUF -Combat Gauze as hemostatic agent -Aggressive needle thoracostomy -Sit up and lean forward airway positioning -Surgical airways for maxillofacial trauma -Hypotensive resuscitation -IVs only when needed/IO access if required -PO meds, OTFC, ketamine as "Triple Option" for battlefield analgesia -Hypothermia prevention ; avoid NSAIDs -Battlefield antibiotics -Tranexamic acid Describe TCCC Early in the Iraq and Afghanistan Conflicts. - ANSWER -Was NOT widely used at the start of the wars -Increased use by both Special Operations and conventional units beginning in 2005 Up to ________ of combat deaths today are potentially preventable. - ANSWER 24% What are the three phases of care in TCCC? - ANSWER -Care Under Fire -Tactical Field Care -TACEVAC Care If the sight of the life- threatening bleeding is not readily apparent, place the tourniquet _______________ (as proximal as possible) on the injured limb and move the casualty to cover. - ANSWER High and Tight The best medicine on the battlefield is __________________. - ANSWER Fire Superiority If the firefight is ongoing- don't try to treat your casualty in the ______________! - ANSWER Kill Zone If casualty is unable to move and unresponsive, ______________________________. - ANSWER The casualty is likely beyond help and moving him while under fire may not be worth the risk If a casualty is responsive but can't move, ______________________. - ANSWER A rescue plan should be devised if tactically feasible Penetrating head and neck injuries _______________ C-spine stabilization. - ANSWER Do not require What are the types of carries for care under fire? - ANSWER -One- person drag with/without a line -Two- person drag with/without a line -SEAL Team Three Carry (Shoulder- Belt Carry) -Hawes Carry (Fireman's Carry/ Pack Strap Carry) CUF - ANSWER Care Under Fire The Number One Medical Priority in CUF is __________________. This is critical. - ANSWER Early control of severe hemorrhage