What are the tactical indications for spinal immobilization -ANSWER-Motor vehicle
accident, Fall greater than 15 ft, IED blast involving a MRAP
Overpressure wave (internal damage to hollow organs) -ANSWER-Primary Blast
Shrapnel and debris penetrating wounds -ANSWER-Secondary Blast
Casualty is thrown into a solid object -ANSWER-Tertiary Blast
What is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield -ANSWER-Extremity
Hemorrhage
Why is extremity hemorrhaging the leading cause of death on the battlefield -ANSWER-
Not protected by body armor
When should CPR be considered in the combat environment? -ANSWER-Hypothermia,
Electrocution, near drowning
Factors that influence care on the battlefield? -ANSWER-Enemy fire, medical
equipment, variable evacuation time, tactical considerations, casualty transportation
What is a WALK kit? -ANSWER-Warrior Aid and Litter Kit
Where can a WALK kit be found? -ANSWER-several ground vehicles
What medication is found in the combat pill pack? -ANSWER-Acetaminophen, Mobic,
Moxiflaxicin
Which combat casualties will receive ABX? -ANSWER-All will eventually, ABX should
not be given at the point of injury unless evac. is delayed greater than 3 hours
What are the goals of TCCC -ANSWER-Accomplish the mission, prevent additional
casualties, treat the casualty
What are the phases of care? -ANSWER-Care under fire, tactical field care, tactical
evacuation care
What does MEDEVAC encompass? -ANSWER-Collecting the wounded, triage, provide
a mode of transportation, provide care en route
First responder capability; Battalion Aid Station, Medical Platoon, Combat Medic -
ANSWER-Level 1
, COMBAT MEDIC 68W FIELDCRAFT EXAM C168W144 EXAM 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM 193 QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
Forward Resuscitative Care Capability; Forward Surgical Team (FST) -ANSWER-Level
2
Theater Hospitalization Capability; Combat Support Hospital -ANSWER-Level 3
Definitive Care Capability Outside of the Combat Zone; CONUS and OCONUS
(Germany) -ANSWER-Level 4
CONUS DOD Hospitals; DOD Hospital, VA Hospital -ANSWER-Level 5
What are the authorized methods of documenting care on the battlefield? -ANSWER-
DD1380 FMC, DA7656 TC3 Card, Sharpie on skin, Sharpie on tape
What are the minimum blocks of the FMC? -ANSWER-1,3,4,7,9,11
Where do we sign the FMC? -ANSWER-We don't, we initial block 11
What is the timeframe for a Urgent/Urgent Surgical casualty -ANSWER-1 hour
What is the timeframe for a Priority casualty? -ANSWER-4 hours
What is over classification and what is the impact on the mission? -ANSWER-
Classifying casualties worse than they are; pulls medical assets that could be used else
where
What are the lines of the 9line MEDEVAC for wartime and peace time? -ANSWER-6
and 9
How do you request a 9 line MEDEVAC -ANSWER-"I have a MEDEVAC request"
How long do you have to transmit a 9 line MEDEVAC -ANSWER-25 seconds
What is a Simple rescue? -ANSWER-Open field, no hindrances to removing casualty
What makes up a complex rescue? -ANSWER-Vertical casualty movement, vehicle
extrication, tactical search and rescue
Define the term "x"? -ANSWER-The point of wounding
Describe the proper body mechanics of casualty movement? -ANSWER-know your
capabilities, use large leg muscles, slide or roll rather than lift
What is the load capacity of a M997 -ANSWER-4 litter or 8 ambulatory or 2 litter and 4
ambulatory
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