TCCC Unit 1 Exam Questions And Answers Already Graded A+

Combat medical training prior to 9/11 was modeled on the following civilian courses: - AnswerEmergency Medical Technician Advanced Trauma Life Support (Tactical factors were not considered) Differences between military and civilian prehospital trauma care: - Answer-- Hostile fire - Darkness - Environmental extremes - Different wounding epidemiology - Limited equipment - Need to tactical maneuver - Long delays to hospital care - Different medic training and experience What is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield? - Answer-Hemorrhage What is the second leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield? - Answer-Tension pneumothorax Tension pneumothorax - Answer-- Air escapes from injured lung, pressure builds up in chest - Air pressure collapses lung and pushes on heart - Heart is compressed and not able to pump well Three objectives of TCCC - Answer-- Treat the casualty - Prevent additional casualties - Complete the mission Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) - Answer-42 members from all services in the DoD and civilian sector; 100% deployed experience; meet to update TCCC as neededThree phases of care in TCCC - Answer-- Care Under Fire (CUF) - Tactical Field Care (TFC) - TACEVAC Care What percentage of combat deaths today are potentially preventable? - Answer-24% What is the casualty survival rate for OEF/OIF? - Answer-9.4 (best in U.S. history) Care Under Fire (CUF) - Answer-Very limited care that can be provided while the casualty and provider are still under effective hostile fire Tactical Field Care (TFC) - Answer-Performed on the battlefield, but not under effective hostile fire; also applies when an injury has occurred, but there has been no hostile fire Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC) - Answer-Care rendered during transport off battlefield on the way to more definitive care