Field Craft 2 68W Questions With Complete Solutions

How do you assess the head for injury correct answer: Inspect and palpate for DCAP-BLS and TIC; Inspect the mouth, nose, and ears; Inspect pupils Initially, what is an adequate baseline assessment of mental status correct answer: AVPU Head injuries are often reversible if correct answer: Pupils are dilated, but react to light What is the total possible MACE score correct answer: 30 Alterations in the casualty's level of consciousness are the hallmark of what type of injury correct answer: Brain injury What is the highest and lowest possible score on the Glasgow Coma Scale that a casualty can score correct answer: Highest 15; Lowest 3 Hyperextension in the legs and flexion at the arms and elbows with the hands coming in toward the center (core) of the body are responses of what type of posturing correct answer: Decorticate* Teeth clenched, arms and legs extended, wrist flexed are responses of what type of posturing correct answer: Decerebrate GCS that deteriorates by more than _____ points is a significant finding correct answer: 2 points Technique for detecting CSF in blood; CSF will diffuse from blood and form a halo ring around the blood correct answer: Halo or target sign Swelling or discoloration behind the ear correct answer: Battle sign or basilar skull fracture