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FIELDCRAFT 1 EXAM QUESTION BANK ALL
QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS TOP
RATED VERSION FOR ALREADY A GRADED WITH
EXPERT FEEDBACK
In a combat environment CPR should be considered for non-traumatic disorders
such as: - (answers)hypothermia, near-drowning, electrocution, or if your casualty
was alive and lost vital signs while en route to a MTF
Primary Blast Injury is caused by: - (answers)the blast overpressure (or PRESSURE
WAVE) from an explosive
Secondary Blast injury is caused by: - (answers)debris or SHRAPNEL from an
explosion
Tertiary Blast injury is when: - (answers)the casualty is blown into a solid object
such as a wall or vehicle and suffers BLUNT TRAUMA.
Inhalation burns occur in ________ _____ & cause: - (answers)Inhalation burns
occur in CONFINED SPACES & causes AIRWAY EDEMA resulting in an INADEQUATE
AIRWAY. Prepare to perform a SURG CRICOTHYROIDOCTOMY
Why is spinal immobilization limited on the battlefield? - (answers)1) time
consuming
2) only 1.4% penetrating neck injuries require immobilization
3) less blunt trauma, more penetrating trauma
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Under what conditions would you consider spinal precautions? - (answers)1)
motor vehicle crashes
2) falls > 15'
3) IED blast involving MRAP vehicles (MRAPs are top heavy & more likely to roll)
What is the most significant obstacle to the combat medic's ability to provide
care? - (answers)Enemy Fire
The ________ ______ is always in command and will decide if casualties will be
evacuated. The ______ _____ can only provide recommendations for evac. -
(answers)The TACTICAL LEADER is always in command and will decide if casualties
will be evacuated. The COMBAT MEDIC provides recommendations for evac only.
What does the term "X" refer to? - (answers)"X" refers to where the casualty
went down or wounded; also known as the "HOT SPOT" in the immediate danger
area.
What are the 3 warrior tasks? - (answers)1) Opening airway by positioning
2) Insertion of an NPA
3) Hemorrhage control
What are the tasks of CLS? - (answers)Includes all 3 warrior tasks & the following:
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1) Occlusive dressings with needle chest decompression
2) Use of hemostatic agents
*CLS DO NOT INITIATE IVs.
WALK - (answers)W - arrior
A - Aid
and
L - litter
K - kit
What is in a WALK & where would you find one? - (answers)First aid supplies for
hemorrhage control & shock treatment and a folding talon liter
Found on vehicles in case of IED strike
On the battlefield, where is the first place you should consider when accessing
medical supplies? - (answers)Casualtie's IFAK
Name 8 Tactical PPE - (answers)1) IBA, OTV, IOTV
2) Deltoid & Axillary Protection System (DAPS)
3) Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI plates, Level IV for combat)
FIELDCRAFT 1 EXAM QUESTION BANK ALL
QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS TOP
RATED VERSION FOR ALREADY A GRADED WITH
EXPERT FEEDBACK
In a combat environment CPR should be considered for non-traumatic disorders
such as: - (answers)hypothermia, near-drowning, electrocution, or if your casualty
was alive and lost vital signs while en route to a MTF
Primary Blast Injury is caused by: - (answers)the blast overpressure (or PRESSURE
WAVE) from an explosive
Secondary Blast injury is caused by: - (answers)debris or SHRAPNEL from an
explosion
Tertiary Blast injury is when: - (answers)the casualty is blown into a solid object
such as a wall or vehicle and suffers BLUNT TRAUMA.
Inhalation burns occur in ________ _____ & cause: - (answers)Inhalation burns
occur in CONFINED SPACES & causes AIRWAY EDEMA resulting in an INADEQUATE
AIRWAY. Prepare to perform a SURG CRICOTHYROIDOCTOMY
Why is spinal immobilization limited on the battlefield? - (answers)1) time
consuming
2) only 1.4% penetrating neck injuries require immobilization
3) less blunt trauma, more penetrating trauma
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Under what conditions would you consider spinal precautions? - (answers)1)
motor vehicle crashes
2) falls > 15'
3) IED blast involving MRAP vehicles (MRAPs are top heavy & more likely to roll)
What is the most significant obstacle to the combat medic's ability to provide
care? - (answers)Enemy Fire
The ________ ______ is always in command and will decide if casualties will be
evacuated. The ______ _____ can only provide recommendations for evac. -
(answers)The TACTICAL LEADER is always in command and will decide if casualties
will be evacuated. The COMBAT MEDIC provides recommendations for evac only.
What does the term "X" refer to? - (answers)"X" refers to where the casualty
went down or wounded; also known as the "HOT SPOT" in the immediate danger
area.
What are the 3 warrior tasks? - (answers)1) Opening airway by positioning
2) Insertion of an NPA
3) Hemorrhage control
What are the tasks of CLS? - (answers)Includes all 3 warrior tasks & the following:
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1) Occlusive dressings with needle chest decompression
2) Use of hemostatic agents
*CLS DO NOT INITIATE IVs.
WALK - (answers)W - arrior
A - Aid
and
L - litter
K - kit
What is in a WALK & where would you find one? - (answers)First aid supplies for
hemorrhage control & shock treatment and a folding talon liter
Found on vehicles in case of IED strike
On the battlefield, where is the first place you should consider when accessing
medical supplies? - (answers)Casualtie's IFAK
Name 8 Tactical PPE - (answers)1) IBA, OTV, IOTV
2) Deltoid & Axillary Protection System (DAPS)
3) Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI plates, Level IV for combat)
