Guide
What are some of the most recent changes in TCCC since the 25 JAN 2024 update? - correct answer ✔✔-
No more Supraglottic Airways
- Using End-Tidal CO2 now
- BVM decreased to 1,000 mL
- Upgraded TBI Protocols
What are the LEVELS OF CARE as defined in the PCC Guidelines? - correct answer ✔✔o 1a: Carried /
Point of Need / "Ruck"
§ Available to the pt in less than 1 hour of injury
o 1b: Mission Specific Transportation Platform / "Truck"
§ Avail within 1-4 hours of injury
o 1c: Mission Support Site / "House"
§ Avail in more than 4 hours after injury
o 1d: Evacuation Platform / "Plane"
§ No timeframe
What are the ROLES OF CARE in PCC? - correct answer ✔✔o Tier 1: All Service Members (ASM)
o Tier 2: Combat Life Saver (CLS)
o Tier 3: Combat Medic / Corpsmen (CMC)
o Tier 4: Combat Paramedic / Provider (CPC)
- Highest-level of prehospital capability and will have a significantly expanded scope of practice
What does DOD Instruction 1322.24 state about TCCC? - correct answer ✔✔a. Revises the frequency
requirement for Service members completing the TCCC All Service Members training course, also
referred to as the TCCC Tier 1 training course, in accordance with guidance in DoDI 1322.31.
b. Provides clarifying guidance on TCCC certification, recertification, and refresher training.
, c. Introduces new terms and definitions related to MRT program management.
d. Reorganizes Section 2 in accordance with DoD Issuances Standards.
e. Updates references for currency and accuracy.
For Circulation and Resuscitation, what is the minimum, better, best standards for resuscitation? - correct
answer ✔✔Minimum: palpable radial pulse OR improved mental status
Better: SBP >90 mmHg
Best: SBP between 100-1110 mmHg
Why is the DD 3019 not recommended for use in a Role 1 facility? - correct answer ✔✔It is 5 pages long,
and way too in-depth and better for use in Role 2 facility
What form is the basis for PCC care? - correct answer ✔✔Prolonged Field Care Casualty Card
What are some factors that can affect accuracy of lab results? - correct answer ✔✔- Hydration Status
- Drugs
- Medical Conditions
Glucometers are small electronic devices that test a patient's ___________________ level. - correct
answer ✔✔Glucose
Urine Dipstick tests produce results in ________________ seconds. - correct answer ✔✔30-120 seconds
Point of Care testing is also referred to as what? - correct answer ✔✔Near-Patient or Bedside Testing
Point-of-Care testing: - correct answer ✔✔Encompasses any tests that are performed outside of a
centralized laboratory
- at or near patient and the site where care or treatment is provided