Hospital Corpsman Basic (HCB 101) Questions and
Answers
Time Critical Risk Management (TCRM) - (correct answer) -Using risk management concepts when time
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and resources are limited
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ABCD model - (correct answer) -A - Assess the situation
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B - Balance resources
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C - Communicate to others
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D - Do and Debrief the event
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Assess the situation - (correct answer) -Considering event in a real-time situation
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Situational Awareness - (correct answer) -How accurately one's perception of their environment mirrors
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reality
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Risk is gauged in three colors: - (correct answer) -Green - Little chance of serious error
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Yellow - higher chance of serious error
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Red - very high chance of serious error
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Swooshing Arrow - (correct answer) -Return to good situational awareness
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Balance resources - (correct answer) -Make the correct decisions to mitigate risks
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Communicate to others - (correct answer) -Ensure everyone knows what is expected and what could go
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Do and Debrief - (correct answer) -Do the mission and use the appropriate resources to mitigate risk
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Navy Core Values - (correct answer) -Honor, Courage, Commitment
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Honor - (correct answer) -A keen sense of ethical conduct
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Courage - (correct answer) -The mental and moral strength to do what is right, even in the face of
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personal or professional adversity
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, Commitment - (correct answer) -The day-to-day duty of every Navy man and woman to work together
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as a team to improve the quality of their work, their people, and themselves
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Mnemonic ABCD - (correct answer) -I. Assess the situation - what is being done and what risks are
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II. Balance Resources- what can be done/used to reduce/minimize risk
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III. Communicate to all concerned - make sure everyone involved is aware of what is to take place and
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how
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IV. Do - complete the mission/task or mitigate risk by acting on the condition, than follow-up by
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debriefing
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Caduceus - (correct answer) -Rating insignia for the Hospital Corps
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Sickbay - (correct answer) -Where sick and injured receive care
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What is another name for sickbay? - (correct answer) -Cockpit
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What was the first enlisted rate that required specific qualification? - (correct answer) -Surgeon
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Steward
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What is the highest military decoration that can be awarded? - (correct answer) -Medal of Honor
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What is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the Army? -
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(correct answer) -Distinguished Service Cross
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What is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the US Navy,
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Marine Corps or Coast Guard? - (correct answer) -Navy Cross
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What is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded? - (correct answer) -Silver
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star
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What is the U.S. military decoration awarded for heroic achievement or service in combat not involving
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aerial flight? - (correct answer) -Bronze Star
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Article 16 - (correct answer) -"A convenient place shall be set apart for sick or hurt men..."
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A typical medical section is limited to __ or __ men - (correct answer) -2 or 3 men
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What is a Ship's Surgeon? - (correct answer) -Trained physician
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Surgeon's mate - (correct answer) -- Usually a physician but subordinate to surgeon
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- Held Warrant Officer like status
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- responsibilities more equivalent to a modern-day senior HM
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