68W FC1 Questions With Complete Solutions

Hemorrhage 90.9%b correct answer: The majority of these potentially survivable deaths were due to? 24% correct answer: What percent of combat fatalities are survivable by early intervention with Combat Medic Tasks and rapid evacuation to a surgical facility? Extremities 60% correct answer: Wound Data - Remember these areas are not protected by body armor. WW1 through today correct answer: Combat wounds have been consistent since when? Tactical indications for spinal immobilization correct answer: Motor vehicle crashes, falls from greater than 15 feet, IED Blast involving MRAP Vehicle CPR correct answer: What is not appropriate to perform on a patient who has sustained blast or penetrating trauma and has no signs of life? Hypothermia, near drowning, electrocution correct answer: In a combat environment CPR should be considered for the following non-traumatic disorders. Primary blast injury correct answer: This injury is caused by the blast overpressure (or wave) from an explosive. Enclosed area correct answer: Blast overpressure is more effective in this type of area. Confined spaces correct answer: Inhalation burns occur with greater frequency in fires in these areas. Enemy Fire correct answer: Single most significant obstacle to the Combat medics ability to provide care. Enemy fire, medical equipment limitations, widely variable evacuation time. correct answer: Factors influencing care on the battlefield. Tactical Leader correct answer: Who is always in command and will decide if casualties will be evacuated? Casualty's IFAK correct answer: Combat medics should use what before using their own supplies in their aid bag? Warrior Aid and Litter Kit (WALK) correct answer: This contains a folding talon litter and a robust amount of first aid supplies suitable for hemorrhage control and treatment for shock. Intravenous fluids correct answer: Not every injured casualty will require what? Pill Pack self administered correct answer: Option 1 for mild to moderate pain, casualty is still able to fight - Medications on the battlefield. Oral Transmuccal Fentanyl Citrate (OTFC) 800 ug correct answer: Option 2 for moderate to severe pain, casualty is not in shock or respiratory distress. Casualty is not at significant risk of developing either condition. Ketamine 50 mg IM/IN or Ketamine 20mg slow IV or IO correct answer: Option 3 for moderate to severe pain, casualty is in hemorrhagic shock or respiratory distress or is at risk of developing either condition. IV Morphine 5 mg IV/IO correct answer: Alternative to OTFC if IV access has been obtained. Naloxone (Narcan) 0.4 mg IV or IM correct a