AMEDD BOLC Final Exam Questions and
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What is the purpose to having the Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD/LHA)? – ANSWER:
To provide similar care as a role 2+ near a coastal location
- Can be used in emergency or natural disaster events
Role 1 Capabilities - ANSWER: - Immediate Lifesaving Measures
- Disease Non-Battle Injury
- Patient Collection
- Medical Evacuation
Role 2 Capabilities - ANSWER: - All Capabilities of Role 1
- Ancillary Support
- Patient Holding
- Preventive Medicine
- Behavioral Health
Physical Therapy
- Medical Supply Office
- Blood Storage
In which companies is a Role 2? - ANSWER: - Brigade Support Medical Company
(BSMC)
- Area Support Medical Company (ASMC)
How long are patients held within a Role 2? - ANSWER: 72 hrs
A Role 3 is better known as what? - ANSWER: Combat Support Hospital (CSH)
Role 3 Capabilities - ANSWER: - All of Role 1 & 2
- Resuscitation
- Initial Wound Surgery
- Postoperative Treatment
- Blood Bank
How long are patients kept within a Role 3? - ANSWER: Until the patients are
stabilized and are not expected to return to duty
Where is FST attached?
Where can it be assigned?
What would that role be referred to as? - ANSWER: - Role 3
- Role 2
- Role 2 plus
, What is a Role 4? - ANSWER: A major hospital
Define Health Service Support (HSS) - ANSWER: All support and services performed,
provided, and arranged by the AMEDD to promote, improve, conserve, or restore the
mental and physical well being of personnel in the Army.
What 3 components encompass HSS? - ANSWER: - Casualty Care
- Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC)
- Medical Logistics (MEDLOG)
Define Force Health Protection (FHP) - ANSWER: The measures to promote, improve,
or conserve the mental and physical well-being of Soldiers
What 5 components encompass FHP? - ANSWER: - Preventive Medicine
- Veterinary Services
- Laboratory Services
- Dental Services
- Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC)
What are the roles of the Command Surgeon? - ANSWER: - Supervises medical
operations within the command (is not a commander)
What is the purpose of the Modular Medial System? - ANSWER: - Standardizes all
medical sub-units
- Designed to allow medical planners acquire, receive, and triage patients
What squads does an Area Support Section consist of? - ANSWER: - Treatment Squad
- Area Support Squad
- Patient Holding Squad
What is the role of the Nurse Corps Officer within a Medical Company? - ANSWER: -
Authority to triage
- Responsible for patient holding
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