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1. In Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), what is the
correct sequence of the MARCH PAWS assessment?
A) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Head Injury/Hypothermia,
Hemorrhage
B) Massive Hemorrhage, Airway, Respiratory, Circulation,
Head Injury/Hypothermia
C) Massive Hemorrhage, Airway, Circulation, Respiratory,
Head Injury/Hypothermia
D) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Hemorrhage, Head Injury
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,Answer: B) Massive Hemorrhage, Airway, Respiratory,
Circulation, Head Injury/Hypothermia, Abdominal/Pelvis,
Wounds, Splinting
Rationale: MARCH PAWS stands for: Massive
Hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Head
Injury/Hypothermia, Pelvis/Abdomen, Abdominal (some sources
use PAWS for Pain, Abdominal, Wounds, Splinting). Massive
hemorrhage is addressed first because it is the leading cause of
preventable death on the battlefield .
2. What is the maximum "windlass turn" application time for
a Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) when initially applied
to control life-threatening extremity hemorrhage?
A) As many turns as needed without time limit
B) No more than 3 full rotations of the windlass
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, C) Continue until bleeding stops and distal pulse is absent
D) One full rotation only
Answer: C) Continue until bleeding stops and distal pulse is
absent
Rationale: The CAT tourniquet should be tightened until bleeding
stops and the distal pulse is absent. There is no specific
"maximum number of turns"; the focus is on clinical effectiveness.
The windlass should be secured in the clip once hemorrhage is
controlled .
3. A casualty in the "Care Under Fire" phase has a traumatic,
above-the-knee amputation with massive, life-threatening
bleeding. What is the correct initial action?
A) Apply a tourniquet directly over the wound
B) Apply direct pressure with a gauze dressing
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, C) Apply a tourniquet high and tight over the clothing
D) Pack the wound with hemostatic gauze
Answer: C) Apply a tourniquet high and tight over the
clothing
Rationale: During Care Under Fire, the provider is under active
hostile fire. The priority is stopping life-threatening hemorrhage
quickly, even if that means applying the tourniquet over clothing
to expedite the process. The tourniquet is the primary tool for
managing massive extremity hemorrhage in this phase .
4. When is a junctional tourniquet (such as the SAM Junctional
Tourniquet or Combat Ready Clamp) indicated?
A) For any extremity wound
B) For hemorrhage in the axilla or groin that cannot be
controlled with direct pressure or a standard tourniquet
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Complete 400 Actual Exam Questions and Correct
Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) Already graded
A+|| Brand New!!
1. In Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), what is the
correct sequence of the MARCH PAWS assessment?
A) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Head Injury/Hypothermia,
Hemorrhage
B) Massive Hemorrhage, Airway, Respiratory, Circulation,
Head Injury/Hypothermia
C) Massive Hemorrhage, Airway, Circulation, Respiratory,
Head Injury/Hypothermia
D) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Hemorrhage, Head Injury
1
,Answer: B) Massive Hemorrhage, Airway, Respiratory,
Circulation, Head Injury/Hypothermia, Abdominal/Pelvis,
Wounds, Splinting
Rationale: MARCH PAWS stands for: Massive
Hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Head
Injury/Hypothermia, Pelvis/Abdomen, Abdominal (some sources
use PAWS for Pain, Abdominal, Wounds, Splinting). Massive
hemorrhage is addressed first because it is the leading cause of
preventable death on the battlefield .
2. What is the maximum "windlass turn" application time for
a Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) when initially applied
to control life-threatening extremity hemorrhage?
A) As many turns as needed without time limit
B) No more than 3 full rotations of the windlass
2
, C) Continue until bleeding stops and distal pulse is absent
D) One full rotation only
Answer: C) Continue until bleeding stops and distal pulse is
absent
Rationale: The CAT tourniquet should be tightened until bleeding
stops and the distal pulse is absent. There is no specific
"maximum number of turns"; the focus is on clinical effectiveness.
The windlass should be secured in the clip once hemorrhage is
controlled .
3. A casualty in the "Care Under Fire" phase has a traumatic,
above-the-knee amputation with massive, life-threatening
bleeding. What is the correct initial action?
A) Apply a tourniquet directly over the wound
B) Apply direct pressure with a gauze dressing
3
, C) Apply a tourniquet high and tight over the clothing
D) Pack the wound with hemostatic gauze
Answer: C) Apply a tourniquet high and tight over the
clothing
Rationale: During Care Under Fire, the provider is under active
hostile fire. The priority is stopping life-threatening hemorrhage
quickly, even if that means applying the tourniquet over clothing
to expedite the process. The tourniquet is the primary tool for
managing massive extremity hemorrhage in this phase .
4. When is a junctional tourniquet (such as the SAM Junctional
Tourniquet or Combat Ready Clamp) indicated?
A) For any extremity wound
B) For hemorrhage in the axilla or groin that cannot be
controlled with direct pressure or a standard tourniquet
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