Combat Lifesaver Tactical
Combat Casualty Care Tier 2
Exam (CLS TCCC Tier 2)
Questions and Answers Exam
IMPORTANCE OF TCCC TRAINING - ANSWER>>TCCC focuses on identifying and
treating the causes of preventable
death on the battlefield
What factors influence TCCC? - ANSWER>>- Hostile fire
- Tactical considerations
- Environmental considerations
- Wounding patterns
- Equipment constraints
- Delays in reaching higher levels of care
- Level of first responder training and experience
What are the phases of care in TCCC? - ANSWER>>- Care under Fire (CUF)
- Tactical Field Care (TFC)
- Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC)
What is the most essential treatment task in CUF? - ANSWER>>Tourniquet (TQ) application to
stop massive bleeding
What is every first responder's role in CUF? - ANSWER>>The first medical care that military
personnel receive is
provided at Role 1 (also referred to as unit-level
medical care or self-aid, buddy aid, combat lifesaver,
and/or medic care).
What does MARCH PAWS stand for? - ANSWER>>M - Massive Bleeding (Hemorrhage)
A - Airway
R - Respiration • C - Circulation • H - Hypothermia/Head Injuries
, P - Pain
A - Antibiotics
W - Wounds
S - Splints
Causes of preventable death on the battlefield - ANSWER>>- Bleeding from arm and leg injuries
- Junctional bleeding where an arm or
leg joins the torso such as the groin
-Noncompressible bleeding such as a
gunshot wound to the abdomen
- Tension pneumothorax (air trapped in
the chest that prevents breathing and
circulation), and airway problems
THREE GOALS OF TCCC - ANSWER>>- Treat the casualty
- Prevent additional casualties
- Complete the mission
How long do you have to apply the Tourniquet? - ANSWER>>1 Minute
What is a "Hasty" tourniquet in CUF? - ANSWER>>over the uniform. High and Tight.
TOURNIQUET - ANSWER>>A device to stop massive
bleeding.
HEMOSTATIC GAUZE - ANSWER>>Gauze rolls used to stop major
life-threatening bleeding.
EMERGENCY BANDAGE/
TRAUMA DRESSING - ANSWER>>Elastic bandage used as a pressure
dressing and/or standard dressing
NASOPHARYNGEAL AIRWAY (NPA)
WITH WATER-BASED LUBRICANT - ANSWER>>Nonsterile, rubber tube-shaped device
that can be inserted into the
casualty's nostril.
Combat Casualty Care Tier 2
Exam (CLS TCCC Tier 2)
Questions and Answers Exam
IMPORTANCE OF TCCC TRAINING - ANSWER>>TCCC focuses on identifying and
treating the causes of preventable
death on the battlefield
What factors influence TCCC? - ANSWER>>- Hostile fire
- Tactical considerations
- Environmental considerations
- Wounding patterns
- Equipment constraints
- Delays in reaching higher levels of care
- Level of first responder training and experience
What are the phases of care in TCCC? - ANSWER>>- Care under Fire (CUF)
- Tactical Field Care (TFC)
- Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC)
What is the most essential treatment task in CUF? - ANSWER>>Tourniquet (TQ) application to
stop massive bleeding
What is every first responder's role in CUF? - ANSWER>>The first medical care that military
personnel receive is
provided at Role 1 (also referred to as unit-level
medical care or self-aid, buddy aid, combat lifesaver,
and/or medic care).
What does MARCH PAWS stand for? - ANSWER>>M - Massive Bleeding (Hemorrhage)
A - Airway
R - Respiration • C - Circulation • H - Hypothermia/Head Injuries
, P - Pain
A - Antibiotics
W - Wounds
S - Splints
Causes of preventable death on the battlefield - ANSWER>>- Bleeding from arm and leg injuries
- Junctional bleeding where an arm or
leg joins the torso such as the groin
-Noncompressible bleeding such as a
gunshot wound to the abdomen
- Tension pneumothorax (air trapped in
the chest that prevents breathing and
circulation), and airway problems
THREE GOALS OF TCCC - ANSWER>>- Treat the casualty
- Prevent additional casualties
- Complete the mission
How long do you have to apply the Tourniquet? - ANSWER>>1 Minute
What is a "Hasty" tourniquet in CUF? - ANSWER>>over the uniform. High and Tight.
TOURNIQUET - ANSWER>>A device to stop massive
bleeding.
HEMOSTATIC GAUZE - ANSWER>>Gauze rolls used to stop major
life-threatening bleeding.
EMERGENCY BANDAGE/
TRAUMA DRESSING - ANSWER>>Elastic bandage used as a pressure
dressing and/or standard dressing
NASOPHARYNGEAL AIRWAY (NPA)
WITH WATER-BASED LUBRICANT - ANSWER>>Nonsterile, rubber tube-shaped device
that can be inserted into the
casualty's nostril.
