BOLC AMEDD Final Exam Questions
and Answers17
What is the purpose to having the Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD/LHA)? - ANSWERS-To provide
similar care as a role 2+ near a coastal location
- Can be used in emergency or natural disaster events
Role 1 Capabilities - ANSWERS-- Immediate Lifesaving Measures
- Disease Non-Battle Injury
- Patient Collection
- Medical Evacuation
Role 2 Capabilities - ANSWERS-- All Capabilities of Role 1
- Ancillary Support
- Patient Holding
- Preventive Medicine
- Behavioral Health
Physical Therapy
- Medical Supply Office
- Blood Storage
In which companies is a Role 2? - ANSWERS-- Brigade Support Medical Company (BSMC)
- Area Support Medical Company (ASMC)
How long are patients held within a Role 2? - ANSWERS-72 hrs
,A Role 3 is better know as what? - ANSWERS-Combat Support Hospital (CSH)
Role 3 Capabilities - ANSWERS-- All of Role 1 & 2
- Resuscitation
- Initial Wound Surgery
- Postoperative Treatment
- Blood Bank
How long are patients kept within a Role 3? - ANSWERS-Until the patients are stabilized and are
not expected to return to duty
Where is FST attached?
Where can it be assigned?
What would that role be referred to as? - ANSWERS-- Role 3
- Role 2
- Role 2 plus
What is a Role 4? - ANSWERS-A major hospital
Define Health Service Support (HSS) - ANSWERS-All support and services performed, provided,
and arranged by the AMEDD to promote, improve, conserve, or restore the mental and physical
well being of personnel in the Army.
What 3 components encompass HSS? - ANSWERS-- Casualty Care
- Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC)
- Medical Logistics (MEDLOG)
, Define Force Health Protection (FHP) - ANSWERS-The measures to promote, improve, or
conserve the mental and physical well-being of Soldiers
What 5 components encompass FHP? - ANSWERS-- Preventive Medicine
- Veterinary Services
- Laboratory Services
- Dental Services
- Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC)
What are the roles of the Command Surgeon? - ANSWERS-- Supervises medical operations
within the command (is not a commander)
What is the purpose of the Modular Medial System? - ANSWERS-- Standardizes all medical sub-
units
- Designed to allow medical planners acquire, receive, and triage patients
What squads does an Area Support Section consist of? - ANSWERS-- Treatment Squad
- Area Support Squad
- Patient Holding Squad
What is the role of the Nurse Corps Officer within a Medical Company? - ANSWERS-- Authority
to triage
- Responsible for patient holding
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What is the purpose to having the Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD/LHA)? - ANSWERS-To provide
similar care as a role 2+ near a coastal location
- Can be used in emergency or natural disaster events
Role 1 Capabilities - ANSWERS-- Immediate Lifesaving Measures
- Disease Non-Battle Injury
- Patient Collection
- Medical Evacuation
Role 2 Capabilities - ANSWERS-- All Capabilities of Role 1
- Ancillary Support
- Patient Holding
- Preventive Medicine
- Behavioral Health
Physical Therapy
- Medical Supply Office
- Blood Storage
In which companies is a Role 2? - ANSWERS-- Brigade Support Medical Company (BSMC)
- Area Support Medical Company (ASMC)
How long are patients held within a Role 2? - ANSWERS-72 hrs
,A Role 3 is better know as what? - ANSWERS-Combat Support Hospital (CSH)
Role 3 Capabilities - ANSWERS-- All of Role 1 & 2
- Resuscitation
- Initial Wound Surgery
- Postoperative Treatment
- Blood Bank
How long are patients kept within a Role 3? - ANSWERS-Until the patients are stabilized and are
not expected to return to duty
Where is FST attached?
Where can it be assigned?
What would that role be referred to as? - ANSWERS-- Role 3
- Role 2
- Role 2 plus
What is a Role 4? - ANSWERS-A major hospital
Define Health Service Support (HSS) - ANSWERS-All support and services performed, provided,
and arranged by the AMEDD to promote, improve, conserve, or restore the mental and physical
well being of personnel in the Army.
What 3 components encompass HSS? - ANSWERS-- Casualty Care
- Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC)
- Medical Logistics (MEDLOG)
, Define Force Health Protection (FHP) - ANSWERS-The measures to promote, improve, or
conserve the mental and physical well-being of Soldiers
What 5 components encompass FHP? - ANSWERS-- Preventive Medicine
- Veterinary Services
- Laboratory Services
- Dental Services
- Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC)
What are the roles of the Command Surgeon? - ANSWERS-- Supervises medical operations
within the command (is not a commander)
What is the purpose of the Modular Medial System? - ANSWERS-- Standardizes all medical sub-
units
- Designed to allow medical planners acquire, receive, and triage patients
What squads does an Area Support Section consist of? - ANSWERS-- Treatment Squad
- Area Support Squad
- Patient Holding Squad
What is the role of the Nurse Corps Officer within a Medical Company? - ANSWERS-- Authority
to triage
- Responsible for patient holding
Basic Army Element Symbols
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