EXPEDITIONARY MEDICINE - TACTICAL
COMBAT CASUALTY CARE (NM-10-EMTCCC-
2.0) QUESTIONS WITH PASSED ANS!!
Tactical Field Care is distinguished from Care Under Fire by which of the
following situations? Answer - Reduced hazard from hostile fire
TRUE or FALSE. Up to 90 percent of combat deaths occur on the battlefield
before a casualty reaches a Medical Treatment Facility (MTF). Answer - True
TRUE or FALSE. Helicopter transport impairs the providers' ability to palpate
the carotid pulse. Answer - True
TRUE or FALSE. A finger monitor for pulse oximetry saturation is normally
available during helicopter transport. Answer - True
If an unconscious patient with a nasopharyngeal airway develops an airway
obstruction, what technique should be used to open the airway? Answer -
Cricothyroidotomy
TRUE or FALSE. A cricothyroidotomy is typically not attempted until other
airways have proved ineffective and endotracheal intubation failed. Answer -
False
In the hands of a corpsman, who does not intubate on a regular basis, what is
probably the most appropriate airway technique to use when a
nasopharyngeal airway is not effective? Answer - Cricothyroidotomy
, In a tactical scenario, after you have resolved airway and breathing issues for a
casualty, you should now treat for what other life-threatening situation?
Answer - Significant bleeding sites
TRUE or FALSE. Historically, the Emergency Medical Technician course is one of
the civilian courses that provided much of the combat medical training for the
U.S. Navy Corpsman. Answer - True
TRUE or FALSE. When a patient has maxillofacial injuries and the disrupted
anatomy prevents the use of other airways devices, a cricothyroidotomy is an
appropriate treatment. Answer - True
Because of detrimental effects on hemostasis, which medication should be
given to patients for pain control? Answer - Morphine 5 mg IV/IO
In a battlefield situation how should you treat a sucking chest wound? Answer
- Occlusive dressing
Progressive severe respiratory distress on the battlefield resulting from
unilateral penetrating chest trauma should be considered to represent a
tension pneumothorax. This should be treated by needle decompression with:
Answer - 3.25 in. 14-gauge needle in 2nd ICS at the mid-clavicular line
TRUE or FALSE. If oxygen is available, it should be administered to seriously
injured patients during helicopter transport. Answer - True
A 1000 ml. bag of Lactated Ringers expands intravascular fluid volume by
approximately how many ml. in an hour? Answer - 250
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller EvaTee. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
