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Combat Lifesaver Course 2021 Questions and
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What factors influence TCCC?
Ans: - Hostile fire
- Wounding patterns
- Equipment constraints
- Delays in reaching higher levels of care
- Level of first responders training and experience
What are the phases of care in TCCC?
Ans: - Care under Fire (CUF)
- Tactical Field Care (TFC)
- Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC)
What is the most essential treatment task in CUF?
Ans: Tourniquet (TQ) application to stop massive bleeding
What is every first responder's role in CUF?
Ans: To treat the most immediate life-threatening injuries with TQ application on
the battlefield
What does MARCH PAWS stand for?
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Ans: - Massive Bleeding (Hemorrhage)
- Airway
- Respiration
- Circulation
- Hypothermia/Head Injuries
- Pain
- Antibiotics
- Wounds
- Splints
When providing "buddy aid," should you use your JFAK or the casualty's JFAK?
Ans: The casualty's JFAK
What is the most important lifesaving item in the JFAK?
Ans: Tourniquet (TQ)
When should medications and medical-grade equipment be replaced in the JFAK?
Ans: All medication and medical-garde items should be replaced if expired or
the expiration date is before your expected deployment timeframe
What is Care Under Fire?
Ans: Care Under Fire is the care given by the first responder at the scene of the
injury while they and the casualty are still under effective hostile fire or near the
threat. Available medical equipment is limited to that carried in the individual
Service member's JFAK
What are the signs of life-threatening bleeding?
Combat Lifesaver Course 2021 Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
What factors influence TCCC?
Ans: - Hostile fire
- Wounding patterns
- Equipment constraints
- Delays in reaching higher levels of care
- Level of first responders training and experience
What are the phases of care in TCCC?
Ans: - Care under Fire (CUF)
- Tactical Field Care (TFC)
- Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC)
What is the most essential treatment task in CUF?
Ans: Tourniquet (TQ) application to stop massive bleeding
What is every first responder's role in CUF?
Ans: To treat the most immediate life-threatening injuries with TQ application on
the battlefield
What does MARCH PAWS stand for?
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Ans: - Massive Bleeding (Hemorrhage)
- Airway
- Respiration
- Circulation
- Hypothermia/Head Injuries
- Pain
- Antibiotics
- Wounds
- Splints
When providing "buddy aid," should you use your JFAK or the casualty's JFAK?
Ans: The casualty's JFAK
What is the most important lifesaving item in the JFAK?
Ans: Tourniquet (TQ)
When should medications and medical-grade equipment be replaced in the JFAK?
Ans: All medication and medical-garde items should be replaced if expired or
the expiration date is before your expected deployment timeframe
What is Care Under Fire?
Ans: Care Under Fire is the care given by the first responder at the scene of the
injury while they and the casualty are still under effective hostile fire or near the
threat. Available medical equipment is limited to that carried in the individual
Service member's JFAK
What are the signs of life-threatening bleeding?
