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COMBAT LIFESAVER COURSE

COMBAT LIFESAVER COURSE 2024

Combat Lifesaver Course Q&A 2024

What is the purpose of the combat lifesaver? CORRECT 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? CORRECT 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 medi...

What is the leading preventable cause of death on the battlefield? CORRECT ANSWER Bleeding (hemorrhaging) from an extremity (limb). Why should you push away any loose clothing near a casualty's open wound before applying a dressing? CORRECT ANSWER To see the extent of the wound. A casualty is bleeding from a leg wound. Part of the trouser material next to the wound is stuck to the wound. You should: CORRECT ANSWER Cut around the stuck material so as not to pull the material from the woun...

What factors influence TCCC? CORRECT ANSWER - Hostile fire - Wounding patterns - Equipment constraints - Delays in reaching higher levels of care - Level of first responders training and experience What are the phases of care in TCCC? CORRECT ANSWER - Care under Fire (CUF) - Tactical Field Care (TFC) - Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC) What is the most essential treatment task in CUF? CORRECT ANSWER Tourniquet (TQ) application to stop massive bleeding What is every first responde...

Combat Lifesaver Course Exam With 100% Correct Answers 2923

What are the three phases of TCCC? 1. Care Under Fire 2. Tactical Field Care 3. Tactical Evacuation Care What is a C.A.T.? Combat Application Tourniquet. What percent of deaths occur during ground combat before evacuation to a medical facility? 90 percent Your primary duty is what? Your combat duties are your primary mission Casualty A soldier who is injured Rescuer Another soldier attempting to aid a casualty Hemmorrhage Another word for bleedi...

What factors influence TCCC? - Hostile fire - Wounding patterns - Equipment constraints - Delays in reaching higher levels of care - Level of first responders training and experience What are the phases of care in TCCC? - Care under Fire (CUF) - Tactical Field Care (TFC) - Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC) What is the most essential treatment task in CUF? Tourniquet (TQ) application to stop massive bleeding What is every first responder's role in CUF? To treat th...