68W COMBAT MEDIC FIELDCRAFT MODULES 1-III FINAL
EXAM WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023
What are the tactical indications for spinal immobilization - ANSWER-Motor vehicle
accident, Fall greater than 15 ft, IED blast involving a MRAP
Overpressure wave (internal damage to hollow organs) - ANSWER-Primary Blast
Shrapnel and debris penetrating wounds - ANSWER-Secondary Blast
Casualty is thrown into a solid object - ANSWER-Tertiary Blast
What is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield - ANSWER-
Extremity Hemorrhage
Why is extremity hemorrhaging the leading cause of death on the battlefield -
ANSWER-Not protected by body armor
When should CPR be considered in the combat environment? - ANSWER-
Hypothermia, Electrocution, near drowning
Factors that influence care on the battlefield? - ANSWER-Enemy fire, medical
equipment, variable evacuation time, tactical considerations, casualty transportation
What is a WALK kit? - ANSWER-Warrior Aid and Litter Kit
Where can a WALK kit be found? - ANSWER-several ground vehicles
What medication is found in the combat pill pack? - ANSWER-Acetaminophen,
Mobic, Moxiflaxicin
Which combat casualties will receive ABX? - ANSWER-All will eventually, ABX
should not be given at the point of injury unless evac. is delayed greater than 3 hours
What are the goals of TCCC - ANSWER-Accomplish the mission, prevent additional
casualties, treat the casualty
What are the phases of care? - ANSWER-Care under fire, tactical field care, tactical
evacuation care
What does MEDEVAC encompass? - ANSWER-Collecting the wounded, triage,
provide a mode of transportation, provide care en route
First responder capability; Battalion Aid Station, Medical Platoon, Combat Medic -
ANSWER-Level 1
, Forward Resuscitative Care Capability; Forward Surgical Team (FST) - ANSWER-
Level 2
Theater Hospitalization Capability; Combat Support Hospital - ANSWER-Level 3
Definitive Care Capability Outside of the Combat Zone; CONUS and OCONUS
(Germany) - ANSWER-Level 4
CONUS DOD Hospitals; DOD Hospital, VA Hospital - ANSWER-Level 5
What are the authorized methods of documenting care on the battlefield? -
ANSWER-DD1380 FMC, DA7656 TC3 Card, Sharpie on skin, Sharpie on tape
What are the minimum blocks of the FMC? - ANSWER-1,3,4,7,9,11
Where do we sign the FMC? - ANSWER-We don't, we initial block 11
What is the timeframe for a Urgent/Urgent Surgical casualty - ANSWER-1 hour
What is the timeframe for a Priority casualty? - ANSWER-4 hours
What is over classification and what is the impact on the mission? - ANSWER-
Classifying casualties worse than they are; pulls medical assets that could be used
else where
What are the lines of the 9line MEDEVAC for wartime and peace time? - ANSWER-6
and 9
How do you request a 9 line MEDEVAC - ANSWER-"I have a MEDEVAC request"
How long do you have to transmit a 9 line MEDEVAC - ANSWER-25 seconds
What is a Simple rescue? - ANSWER-Open field, no hindrances to removing
casualty
What makes up a complex rescue? - ANSWER-Vertical casualty movement, vehicle
extrication, tactical search and rescue
Define the term "x"? - ANSWER-The point of wounding
Describe the proper body mechanics of casualty movement? - ANSWER-know your
capabilities, use large leg muscles, slide or roll rather than lift
What is the load capacity of a M997 - ANSWER-4 litter or 8 ambulatory or 2 litter and
4 ambulatory
What is the load capacity of a M113 - ANSWER-4 litter or 10 ambulatory or a
combination
EXAM WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023
What are the tactical indications for spinal immobilization - ANSWER-Motor vehicle
accident, Fall greater than 15 ft, IED blast involving a MRAP
Overpressure wave (internal damage to hollow organs) - ANSWER-Primary Blast
Shrapnel and debris penetrating wounds - ANSWER-Secondary Blast
Casualty is thrown into a solid object - ANSWER-Tertiary Blast
What is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield - ANSWER-
Extremity Hemorrhage
Why is extremity hemorrhaging the leading cause of death on the battlefield -
ANSWER-Not protected by body armor
When should CPR be considered in the combat environment? - ANSWER-
Hypothermia, Electrocution, near drowning
Factors that influence care on the battlefield? - ANSWER-Enemy fire, medical
equipment, variable evacuation time, tactical considerations, casualty transportation
What is a WALK kit? - ANSWER-Warrior Aid and Litter Kit
Where can a WALK kit be found? - ANSWER-several ground vehicles
What medication is found in the combat pill pack? - ANSWER-Acetaminophen,
Mobic, Moxiflaxicin
Which combat casualties will receive ABX? - ANSWER-All will eventually, ABX
should not be given at the point of injury unless evac. is delayed greater than 3 hours
What are the goals of TCCC - ANSWER-Accomplish the mission, prevent additional
casualties, treat the casualty
What are the phases of care? - ANSWER-Care under fire, tactical field care, tactical
evacuation care
What does MEDEVAC encompass? - ANSWER-Collecting the wounded, triage,
provide a mode of transportation, provide care en route
First responder capability; Battalion Aid Station, Medical Platoon, Combat Medic -
ANSWER-Level 1
, Forward Resuscitative Care Capability; Forward Surgical Team (FST) - ANSWER-
Level 2
Theater Hospitalization Capability; Combat Support Hospital - ANSWER-Level 3
Definitive Care Capability Outside of the Combat Zone; CONUS and OCONUS
(Germany) - ANSWER-Level 4
CONUS DOD Hospitals; DOD Hospital, VA Hospital - ANSWER-Level 5
What are the authorized methods of documenting care on the battlefield? -
ANSWER-DD1380 FMC, DA7656 TC3 Card, Sharpie on skin, Sharpie on tape
What are the minimum blocks of the FMC? - ANSWER-1,3,4,7,9,11
Where do we sign the FMC? - ANSWER-We don't, we initial block 11
What is the timeframe for a Urgent/Urgent Surgical casualty - ANSWER-1 hour
What is the timeframe for a Priority casualty? - ANSWER-4 hours
What is over classification and what is the impact on the mission? - ANSWER-
Classifying casualties worse than they are; pulls medical assets that could be used
else where
What are the lines of the 9line MEDEVAC for wartime and peace time? - ANSWER-6
and 9
How do you request a 9 line MEDEVAC - ANSWER-"I have a MEDEVAC request"
How long do you have to transmit a 9 line MEDEVAC - ANSWER-25 seconds
What is a Simple rescue? - ANSWER-Open field, no hindrances to removing
casualty
What makes up a complex rescue? - ANSWER-Vertical casualty movement, vehicle
extrication, tactical search and rescue
Define the term "x"? - ANSWER-The point of wounding
Describe the proper body mechanics of casualty movement? - ANSWER-know your
capabilities, use large leg muscles, slide or roll rather than lift
What is the load capacity of a M997 - ANSWER-4 litter or 8 ambulatory or 2 litter and
4 ambulatory
What is the load capacity of a M113 - ANSWER-4 litter or 10 ambulatory or a
combination
