TCCC CLS (TCCC-CLS)

According to the definition of Tactical Combat Casualty Care, what is the primary focus of TCCC? - Answer To treat casualties in a prehospital setting and save lives on the battlefield What technique can trainers utilize if they are unable to provide individualized remediation within larger classes? - Answer Involve secondary trainers Which of the following courses prepares nonmedical military personnel to render medical aid to a trauma casualty on the battlefield as an intermediate ...

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 Ta...

What is the purpose of the combat lifesaver? - Answer The combat lifesaver is a bridge between the self-aid/ buddy-aid (first aid) training given all soldiers during basic training and the medical training given to the combat medic (68W). Is a combat lifesaver a medic? - Answer No, a combat lifesaver is a non-medical soldier who provides lifesaving measures as a secondary mission as his primary (combat) mission allows. Can the combat lifesaver give assistance to the combat medic (68W...

Three ways to prevent 15%-18% of deaths on the battlefield - Answer 1. Self-Aid 2. Buddy-Aid 3. Combat Lifesaver Efforts Official genocide alert should be declare What is the primary cause of death on the battlefield and how is it treated? - Answer Severe hemorrhage on extremities treated by tourniquet What are the three phases of tactical combat casualty care? - Answer 1. Care Under Fire 2. Tactical Field Care 3. Tactical Evacuation Care What is CLS? - Answer A nonmedi...

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...

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 Ta...

What are the objectives/goals of TCCC? - Answer Provide lifesaving care, limit additional casualties, help mission success When reassessing wounds, which of the following should be considered? - Answer Bleeding has been controlled A soldier experienced a blast, shrapnel is sticking out of a leg. Which of the following should you do? - Answer Apply bulky dressing around shrapnel and secure Which choice is a contraindication of administering the CWMP (combat pill pack)? - Answer ...

During Circulation in the MARCH PAWS sequence, what interventions should be reassessed? - Answer Previously applied tourniquets and hemostatic dressings During what phase of care is TTA preformed? - Answer Tactical Field Care (TFC) How does an nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) provide an open (patient) airway? - Answer A nasopharyngeal airway provides an open (patent) airway, helping to keep the tongue from falling to the back of the mouth and blocking the airway even if an unconscious ...

How many casualties die before reaching a medical treament facility? - Answer 90% TC3 Three Goals - Answer (1) Treat the casualty (2) Prevent additional casualties (3) Complete the mission Three Levels of Care - Answer Care Under Fire, Tactical Field Care, Tactical Evacuation Care Care Under Fire (CUF) Definition - Answer Care rendered by the first responder at the scene of injury while under hostile fire Tactical Field Care (TFC) Definition - Answer Care rendere...