HCB TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Caduceus
Rating insignia for the Hospital Corps
Sickbay
Where sick and injured men were taken for care
cockpit
Another name for sickbay
Surgeon Steward
First enlisted rate requiring specific qualification
Medal of Honor
The highest military decoration th...
First enlisted rate requiring specific qualification
Medal of Honor
The highest military decoration that may be awarded by the US Government. It is presented by the
President of the United States, in the name of Congress, and is conferred only upon members of the
United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at
the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.
Distinguished Service Cross
The second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Army (and
perviously, the United States Army Air Forces). It is awarded for extraordinary heroism.
Distinguished Service Medal
The second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the US Army for services
performed while NOT in combat.
Navy Cross
The second highest military decoration that be awarded to a member of the United States Navy, U.S.
Marine Corps, (and to members of the Coast Guard when operating under the authority of the
Department of the Navy). It is awarded for extraordinary heroism.
Silver Star
The third highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States
Armed Forces. It is awarded for gallantry in action.
Bronze Star
Is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the military of the United States
after 6 December 1941, distinguished himself or herself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service,
not involving participation in aerial flight, while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United
, Staes; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an upping foreign force; or while
serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in
which the United State is not a belligerent party.
Time Critical Risk Management (TCRM)
using risk management concepts when time and resources are limited
TCRM uses the ______ model
ABCD Model
ABCD stands for ...
A- Assess the situation
B- Balance resources
C- Communicate to others
D- Do and debrief the event
ABCD Model is
based on fundamental scientific principles, ability to focus individuals, increase their situational
awareness, and improve their performance in the time critical environment.
The ABCD Model
creates a habit, trains the brain under duress, stress, and boredom
ABCD is designed to assist when?
- working in a dynamic environment
- monitoring a static or routine situation to capture errors
- making a decision with partial information
The ACBD model can
- save your life
- make you an expert
- improve teamwork
Situational Awareness
Refers to the degree of accuracy by which ones perception of his current environment; mirrors reality.
Risk is gauged in three colors:
green- little chance of serious error
yellow- higher chance of serious error
red- very high chance of serious error
swooshing arrow- return to good situational awareness
Balancing resources
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