CCAT Initial Lecture Test Study Guide

CCAT Initial Lecture Test Study Guide _______________ coordinates inter-theater and CONUS pt movement requirements w/the appropriate transportation component commands of USTRANSCOM. - Global patient movement requirement center (GPMRC) _________ is the Department of Defense's system of record for AE patient movement and provides in-transit visibility of all patients. - TRAC2ES CCAT teams are designed to care for... - 3 high acuity / 6 low acuity patients Consider loading head injured/TBI patients __________ onboard the aircraft to minimize the effects of gravitational forces on ICP during take off and landing. - head first Allowance Standard supplies are ordered using national stock numbers (NSN) and members should expect delays for delivery, especially when located in the deployed environment. T/F ? - True A generic term used to describe unregulated patient movement regardless of the mode of transportation. - CASEVAC The primary mission of aeromedical evacuation is to provide fixed-wing movement of regulated wartime casualties. T/F? - True A basic AE crew complement is comprised of ____________. - 2 Flight Nurses and 3 AE Technicians Using the following patient information, calculate the predicted body weight (PBW) and a safe tidal volume (TV) in which to place patient on the ventilator. 26 year old female, 5' 8", 142 lbs status post IED Blast. - PBW 63.9 kg TV 380 ml ____________ is the maintenance of treatment initiated prior to movment and the sustainment of the patient's medical condition during evacuation. - En-Route Care Using the following patient information, calculate the predicted body weight (PBW) and a safe tidal volume (TV) in which to place patient on the ventilator. 35 year old male, 6' 2", 212 lbs status post GSW to head and right upper extremity. - PBW 82.2 kg TV 490 ml When transporting a critically ill patient on a ventilator and utilizing a tank as an oxygen source it is extremely important to consider the length in time of the transport, oxygen tank factors (D, E, H) and the patient's oxygen requirement (minute ventilation) in order to complete the transport safely. T/F? - True Stresses of Flight (GHOSTBAN) - Gravitational Decreased Humidity Partial Pressure of O2 Shakes (Vibrations) Thermal Stress Decreased Barometric Pressure AND Noise Temperature decreases _____ F for every additional ________ feet in altitude - 3.5F for every additional 1,000 ft in altitude All stresses of flight contribute to ________. - Fatigue CATT Preflight - Review PMR, discuss pt requirements and anticipated requirements for flight -- GAME PLAN!! Trust but verify & communicate CCATT Allowance Standard version - 887N *Version 3* • 1- Medication Box • 1- Narcotics Box • 1- I-Stat Box • 3- Gear Bags • 1- IV Roll Pack • 1- IV Fluid Bag • 1- Emergency/ ACLS bag