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CLS/TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care
Course) Modules 10-17 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Module 10 Begins Here (Shock Recognition)
Ans: Module 10 Begins Here (Shock Recognition)
What is Shock?
Ans: Inadequeate blood flow to body tissues
On the battlefield, what type of shock should you assume someone is going
through?
Ans: Hemorrhagic shock (from severe blood loss)
General Indicators of Shock
Ans: Priority Indicators
- Mental Confusion
- Weak or absent radial pulse
- Sweaty, cool, clammy skin
- Pale/gray skin
- Previous severe bleeding
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Secondary Indicators
- Rapid Breathing
- Nausea
- Excessive thirst
Questions to ask a shock patient
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Ans: "What is your name?"
Thought-provoking questions like "How many quarters are in a dollar?"
What is the best way for us to control shock?
Ans: Controlling bleeding
Levels of Consciousness Acronym (AVPU)
Ans: A - Alert
V - Verbal
P - Pain
U - Unresponsive
How often should you check a casualty's level of consciousness with AVPU?
Ans: Every 15 minutes IF MINOR, 5 minutes if severe
If you have a casualty you suspect is going into shock but is still conscious and can
swallow, what can you do to help them get fluid in their system?
Ans: Have them drink water
A patient in shock has an extremely high risk to ALSO begin suffering from:
Ans: Hypothermia
CoL: What is the best way we can control shock?
Ans: Control their bleeding
Module 11 Begins Here (Hypothermia Prevention)
CLS/TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care
Course) Modules 10-17 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Module 10 Begins Here (Shock Recognition)
Ans: Module 10 Begins Here (Shock Recognition)
What is Shock?
Ans: Inadequeate blood flow to body tissues
On the battlefield, what type of shock should you assume someone is going
through?
Ans: Hemorrhagic shock (from severe blood loss)
General Indicators of Shock
Ans: Priority Indicators
- Mental Confusion
- Weak or absent radial pulse
- Sweaty, cool, clammy skin
- Pale/gray skin
- Previous severe bleeding
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Secondary Indicators
- Rapid Breathing
- Nausea
- Excessive thirst
Questions to ask a shock patient
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Ans: "What is your name?"
Thought-provoking questions like "How many quarters are in a dollar?"
What is the best way for us to control shock?
Ans: Controlling bleeding
Levels of Consciousness Acronym (AVPU)
Ans: A - Alert
V - Verbal
P - Pain
U - Unresponsive
How often should you check a casualty's level of consciousness with AVPU?
Ans: Every 15 minutes IF MINOR, 5 minutes if severe
If you have a casualty you suspect is going into shock but is still conscious and can
swallow, what can you do to help them get fluid in their system?
Ans: Have them drink water
A patient in shock has an extremely high risk to ALSO begin suffering from:
Ans: Hypothermia
CoL: What is the best way we can control shock?
Ans: Control their bleeding
Module 11 Begins Here (Hypothermia Prevention)
