Army CLS Study Guide Exam Questions
And All Correct Answers.
Using the Rule of Nines, what percent of body surface area is considered burned it the tront and
back of both legs, chest, abdomen, and groin are affected? - Answer 90%
In accordance with Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) guidelines, what
action is required in the Care Under Fire (CUF) phase to prevent harm or additional casualties
before engaging with a casualty? - Answer SUPPRESS HOSTILE FIRE
Which of the following is applied to stop life-threatening limb bleeding during Care Under Fire?
- Answer TOURNIQUET
What should you do with the nasopharyngeal tube before inserting it into the casualty's nostril?
- Answer Lubricate the outside of the tube with water or sterile lubricating jelly
Bubbles around an open chest wound could indicate: - Answer Sucking chest wound
What is the most common cause of altered mental status in a trauma casualty on the
battlefield? - Answer Shock
When preparing casualties for evacuation, considerations should include: - Answer The
number of ambulatory casualties, the type of evacuation transport, and hypothermia
prevention
During the Respiration assessment portion of the MARCH sequence, you should: - Answer
Perform a needle decompression of the chest for a tension pneumothorax
Which of the following are symptoms listed within the MACE 2? - Answer Repeat vomiting and
seizures
If a penetrating eye injury is suspected, you should perform a ______________________ -
Answer Rapid field test of visual acuity
, You have applied a tourniquet to a casualty's leg. The casualty will be evacuated on a litter by
ground ambulance. You should: - Answer Cover the tourniquet along with the rest of the
casualty to help prevent loss of body heat
The casualty and you are protected from enemy fire. The casualty has a wound to their right leg.
You have controlled the bleeding using a bandage and pressure. The casualty is alert, sitting up,
and not in respiratory distress. You can easily detect their radial pulse. Which of the following
should you do? - Answer Administer the casualty's CWMP
First aid and CLS kits may be Service-specific as well as differ with shipboard, vehicle, or aircraft.
Why is it necessary to inspect all supplies? - Answer Supplies may be expired, missing, or
damaged
Which form is used to document casualty data, injuries, and medical interventions? - Answer
DD Form 1380
Signs of shock do not include which of the following? - Answer Increased blood pressure
What are the priorities during Care Under Fire (CUF), Tactical Field Care (TFC), and Tactical
Evacuation Care (TEC)? - Answer CUF - fire superiority and tourniquets for life-threatening
bleeding, TFC - tactical trauma assessment and MARCH-PAWS interventions, TEC - evacuation
requests and casualty preparation
When reassessing wounds, which of the following should be considered? - Answer Bleeding
has been controlled
What is the best method to control bleeding from an amputation? - Answer apply a
tourniquet above the amputation
When penetrating eye trauma due to shrapnel is suspected, it is critically important to prevent -
Answer manipulation or additional trauma to the eye
Before assessing and treating a casualty's burns, which of the following apply? - Answer You
should stop the source of the burn
And All Correct Answers.
Using the Rule of Nines, what percent of body surface area is considered burned it the tront and
back of both legs, chest, abdomen, and groin are affected? - Answer 90%
In accordance with Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) guidelines, what
action is required in the Care Under Fire (CUF) phase to prevent harm or additional casualties
before engaging with a casualty? - Answer SUPPRESS HOSTILE FIRE
Which of the following is applied to stop life-threatening limb bleeding during Care Under Fire?
- Answer TOURNIQUET
What should you do with the nasopharyngeal tube before inserting it into the casualty's nostril?
- Answer Lubricate the outside of the tube with water or sterile lubricating jelly
Bubbles around an open chest wound could indicate: - Answer Sucking chest wound
What is the most common cause of altered mental status in a trauma casualty on the
battlefield? - Answer Shock
When preparing casualties for evacuation, considerations should include: - Answer The
number of ambulatory casualties, the type of evacuation transport, and hypothermia
prevention
During the Respiration assessment portion of the MARCH sequence, you should: - Answer
Perform a needle decompression of the chest for a tension pneumothorax
Which of the following are symptoms listed within the MACE 2? - Answer Repeat vomiting and
seizures
If a penetrating eye injury is suspected, you should perform a ______________________ -
Answer Rapid field test of visual acuity
, You have applied a tourniquet to a casualty's leg. The casualty will be evacuated on a litter by
ground ambulance. You should: - Answer Cover the tourniquet along with the rest of the
casualty to help prevent loss of body heat
The casualty and you are protected from enemy fire. The casualty has a wound to their right leg.
You have controlled the bleeding using a bandage and pressure. The casualty is alert, sitting up,
and not in respiratory distress. You can easily detect their radial pulse. Which of the following
should you do? - Answer Administer the casualty's CWMP
First aid and CLS kits may be Service-specific as well as differ with shipboard, vehicle, or aircraft.
Why is it necessary to inspect all supplies? - Answer Supplies may be expired, missing, or
damaged
Which form is used to document casualty data, injuries, and medical interventions? - Answer
DD Form 1380
Signs of shock do not include which of the following? - Answer Increased blood pressure
What are the priorities during Care Under Fire (CUF), Tactical Field Care (TFC), and Tactical
Evacuation Care (TEC)? - Answer CUF - fire superiority and tourniquets for life-threatening
bleeding, TFC - tactical trauma assessment and MARCH-PAWS interventions, TEC - evacuation
requests and casualty preparation
When reassessing wounds, which of the following should be considered? - Answer Bleeding
has been controlled
What is the best method to control bleeding from an amputation? - Answer apply a
tourniquet above the amputation
When penetrating eye trauma due to shrapnel is suspected, it is critically important to prevent -
Answer manipulation or additional trauma to the eye
Before assessing and treating a casualty's burns, which of the following apply? - Answer You
should stop the source of the burn
