CLS exam Questions With Complete Solutions
Describe the recovery position Correct Answers Place the
casualty in the recovery position by rolling him as a single unit
onto his side, placing the hand of his upper arm under his chin,
and flexing his upper leg.
How long do you perform external chest compressions for?
Correct Answers Deliver compressions in a smooth fashion at
the rate of 100 per minute
How should a casualty with an abdominal injury be positioned?
Correct Answers Place the casualty on his back (face up).
Flex the casualty's knees.
Turn the casualty's head to the side and keep the airway clear if
vomiting occurs.
How should the NPA be positioned when placed in the nostril?
Correct Answers Position the tube of the NPA so that the bevel
(pointed end) of the NPA faces toward the septum (the partition
inside the nose that separates the nostrils)
How should wounds be treated in a CBRN environment?
Correct Answers avoid removing or loosening clothing to avoid
more contamination
In tactical field care, how do you assess bleeding Correct
Answers Identify and control bleeding— Check for bleeding as
follows:
Reassess any tourniquets placed during the care under fire phase
to ensure they are still effective.
, Perform a blood sweep of the extremities, neck, axillary,
inguinal, and extremity areas. Exposure is only necessary if
bleeding is detected.
Place your hands behind the casualty's neck and pass them
upward toward the top of the head.
Note whether there is blood or brain tissue on your hands from
the casualty's wounds.
Place your hands behind the casualty's shoulders and pass them
downward behind the back, the thighs, and the legs.
Is a combat lifesaver considered a medical Soldier? Correct
Answers No
List the symptoms of shock Correct Answers Sweaty but cool
skin.
Pale skin.
Restlessness or nervousness.
Thirst.
Severe bleeding.
Confusion.
Rapid breathing.
Blotchy blue skin.
Nausea and/or vomiting.
List the types of manual carries and when to use them Correct
Answers Manual carries are used to move a casualty a short
distance to a safer location (cover), a greater level of care, or to
a medical evacuation vehicle or a CASEVAC transport.
Fireman's carry—use for an unconscious or severely injured
casualty.
Neck drag—use in combat for short distances.
Describe the recovery position Correct Answers Place the
casualty in the recovery position by rolling him as a single unit
onto his side, placing the hand of his upper arm under his chin,
and flexing his upper leg.
How long do you perform external chest compressions for?
Correct Answers Deliver compressions in a smooth fashion at
the rate of 100 per minute
How should a casualty with an abdominal injury be positioned?
Correct Answers Place the casualty on his back (face up).
Flex the casualty's knees.
Turn the casualty's head to the side and keep the airway clear if
vomiting occurs.
How should the NPA be positioned when placed in the nostril?
Correct Answers Position the tube of the NPA so that the bevel
(pointed end) of the NPA faces toward the septum (the partition
inside the nose that separates the nostrils)
How should wounds be treated in a CBRN environment?
Correct Answers avoid removing or loosening clothing to avoid
more contamination
In tactical field care, how do you assess bleeding Correct
Answers Identify and control bleeding— Check for bleeding as
follows:
Reassess any tourniquets placed during the care under fire phase
to ensure they are still effective.
, Perform a blood sweep of the extremities, neck, axillary,
inguinal, and extremity areas. Exposure is only necessary if
bleeding is detected.
Place your hands behind the casualty's neck and pass them
upward toward the top of the head.
Note whether there is blood or brain tissue on your hands from
the casualty's wounds.
Place your hands behind the casualty's shoulders and pass them
downward behind the back, the thighs, and the legs.
Is a combat lifesaver considered a medical Soldier? Correct
Answers No
List the symptoms of shock Correct Answers Sweaty but cool
skin.
Pale skin.
Restlessness or nervousness.
Thirst.
Severe bleeding.
Confusion.
Rapid breathing.
Blotchy blue skin.
Nausea and/or vomiting.
List the types of manual carries and when to use them Correct
Answers Manual carries are used to move a casualty a short
distance to a safer location (cover), a greater level of care, or to
a medical evacuation vehicle or a CASEVAC transport.
Fireman's carry—use for an unconscious or severely injured
casualty.
Neck drag—use in combat for short distances.
