Final Exam Combat Life Saver
Questions With Solved Solutions.
Of the deaths that occur during ground combat, about what percent die before reaching a
medical treatment facility? - Answer 90 percent
Your unit is in ground combat. You see a soldier fall as though he has been shot. Your primary
duty is to: - Answer Continue firing at the enemy
You are treating a casualty while under fire. Which of the following can you perform before
moving the casualty to a place of safety? - Answer Apply a tourniquet to control severe
bleeding on a limb
Tactical combat casualty care has three phases. List the phases. - Answer 1) Care under fire
2) Tactical field care
3) Tactical evacuation care
A casualty is being transported to a collection point using a non-medical vehicle. Which of the
following terms apply? - Answer CASEVAC
What medical term means bleeding, usually severe? - Answer Hemorrhage
A pad of material placed on the wound to absorb the blood is called the ----- while the material
used to keep the pad from slipping off the wound is called the -----. - Answer 1) Dressing
2) Bandage
The wrist is ----- to the elbow. The elbow is ----- to the wrist. - Answer 1) Distal
2) Proximal
Is the combat lifesaver considered to be a medical soldier? - Answer No
What are the three most common medically preventable causes of death on the modern
battlefield? - Answer 1) Extremity hemorrhage
, Of the three most preventable causes of battlefield death, which results in the most deaths? -
Answer Extremity hemorrhage
How does evaluation and treatment of a casualty in a care under fire situation differ from
secure (tactical field care) situation? - Answer While under fire you only treat life-threatening
bleeding from a limb. Once secure you can start evaluating and working on airway, open chest
wounds, fractures etc.
What type of preventable condition do more soldiers die from during ground combat before
reaching a medical treatment facility? - Answer Bleeding from wounds to the extremities
Your unit is in ground combat. You see a soldier fall as though he has been shot. Your primary
duty is to: - Answer Continue firing at the enemy
When performing care under fire, which of the following actions can be performed before
moving the casualty to a safe location? - Answer Apply a tourniquet to control bleeding
You and another soldier are in the open and separated when you both come under enemy fire.
The other soldier is wounded, but is conscious and able to fire his weapon. What should you tell
him to do? - Answer 1) Seek cover
2) Return fire
3) Administer self-aid
You have come under enemy fire. you and another soldier have taken cover together. The other
soldier has a severe bleeding wound to his arm. You can administer treatment without
endangering the mission or yourself. What treatment should you administer? - Answer Apply a
tourniquet to control bleeding
You are going to the aid of an injured soldier while under fire. What should be your first action
upon reaching the soldier? - Answer Check the soldier for responsiveness
A casualty is lying very still. He does not respond to any of your questions or commands. He
does show a reaction when you rub is breastbone briskly with your knuckle. How would you
classify the casualty on the AVPU scale? - Answer P- for physical
You are determining the casualty's level of responsiveness. The casualty tells you that he has
Questions With Solved Solutions.
Of the deaths that occur during ground combat, about what percent die before reaching a
medical treatment facility? - Answer 90 percent
Your unit is in ground combat. You see a soldier fall as though he has been shot. Your primary
duty is to: - Answer Continue firing at the enemy
You are treating a casualty while under fire. Which of the following can you perform before
moving the casualty to a place of safety? - Answer Apply a tourniquet to control severe
bleeding on a limb
Tactical combat casualty care has three phases. List the phases. - Answer 1) Care under fire
2) Tactical field care
3) Tactical evacuation care
A casualty is being transported to a collection point using a non-medical vehicle. Which of the
following terms apply? - Answer CASEVAC
What medical term means bleeding, usually severe? - Answer Hemorrhage
A pad of material placed on the wound to absorb the blood is called the ----- while the material
used to keep the pad from slipping off the wound is called the -----. - Answer 1) Dressing
2) Bandage
The wrist is ----- to the elbow. The elbow is ----- to the wrist. - Answer 1) Distal
2) Proximal
Is the combat lifesaver considered to be a medical soldier? - Answer No
What are the three most common medically preventable causes of death on the modern
battlefield? - Answer 1) Extremity hemorrhage
, Of the three most preventable causes of battlefield death, which results in the most deaths? -
Answer Extremity hemorrhage
How does evaluation and treatment of a casualty in a care under fire situation differ from
secure (tactical field care) situation? - Answer While under fire you only treat life-threatening
bleeding from a limb. Once secure you can start evaluating and working on airway, open chest
wounds, fractures etc.
What type of preventable condition do more soldiers die from during ground combat before
reaching a medical treatment facility? - Answer Bleeding from wounds to the extremities
Your unit is in ground combat. You see a soldier fall as though he has been shot. Your primary
duty is to: - Answer Continue firing at the enemy
When performing care under fire, which of the following actions can be performed before
moving the casualty to a safe location? - Answer Apply a tourniquet to control bleeding
You and another soldier are in the open and separated when you both come under enemy fire.
The other soldier is wounded, but is conscious and able to fire his weapon. What should you tell
him to do? - Answer 1) Seek cover
2) Return fire
3) Administer self-aid
You have come under enemy fire. you and another soldier have taken cover together. The other
soldier has a severe bleeding wound to his arm. You can administer treatment without
endangering the mission or yourself. What treatment should you administer? - Answer Apply a
tourniquet to control bleeding
You are going to the aid of an injured soldier while under fire. What should be your first action
upon reaching the soldier? - Answer Check the soldier for responsiveness
A casualty is lying very still. He does not respond to any of your questions or commands. He
does show a reaction when you rub is breastbone briskly with your knuckle. How would you
classify the casualty on the AVPU scale? - Answer P- for physical
You are determining the casualty's level of responsiveness. The casualty tells you that he has
