TCCC Flashcards

1
Q

what is the normal volume of blood in an adult

A
  • 5L
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2
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all of the following are signs and symptoms of a closed fracture of a femur EXCEPT

A
  • priapism
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3
Q

what does HPMK stands for

A
  • hypothermia prevention and management kit
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4
Q

do not give TXA more than how many hours after the injury

A
  • 3 hrs
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5
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during a TACEVAC, a casualty with a TBI should be monitored for

A

a. O2 Sat less than 90
b. SBP less than 90
c. Decreased LOC
d. ALL OF THE ABOVE**

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6
Q

if a casualty have a penetrating torso trauma, what dosage of TXA should be administered

A
  • 1g TXA, 1cc NS
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7
Q

which of the following is not an approved TCCC junctional TQ

A
  • abdominal aortic TQ
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8
Q

of the statements below, which is correct:

a.
b.
c.
d. TACEVAC = an evac by using medical platform or a tactical vehicle of opportunity

A

yes

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9
Q

when should CPR be performed in the battle field

A
  • never!
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10
Q

why should hemostatic dressing be avoided during care under fire

A
  • it takes too damn long to hold direct pressure
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11
Q

during care under fire the first responder should treat which casualty first

A
  • pt with massive hemorrhage
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12
Q

when should you NOT insert a fast 1

A

a. less than 12 y/o
b. less than 110 lbs
c. flail chest
d. ALL OF THE ABOVE**

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13
Q

xstat is used for deep narrow tract wounds located where

A

a. axilla
b. groin
c. abdomen
d. BOTH A and B**

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14
Q

what is combat gauze used to control

A

a. head trauma w brain matter exposed
b. abdominal wounds
c. during CUF
d. severe bleeding in junctional areas**

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15
Q

what best describes the best insertion for NPA

A
  • insert at 90 deg angle, angle to the face
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16
Q

which statement is true

a. extremity hemorrhage is the most frequent preventable deaths on battle field**

A

Yes

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17
Q

T/F
TCCC requires combat medical personnel to combine good medicine with good tactics on the battlefield

A
  • true
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18
Q

T/F
suction should NOT be used if appropriate or availability on a casualty with airway obstruction

A
  • false
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19
Q

what are signs and symptoms of shock on the battlefield

A

a. LOC
b.
c. quality of radial pulse
d. BOTH A and C**

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20
Q

how long does it take to bleed to death from a femoral artery injury

A
  • 3 min
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21
Q

what is the 2nd leading cause of death in the battle field

A
  • airway
22
Q

under which circumstances will you consider providing CPR under TACEVAC

A

a. casualty wounds are not fatal and he will receive surgical care soon
b. performing CPR will not delay lifesaving care to other casualties
c. performing CPR will not compromise the mission
d. ALL OF THE ABOVE**

23
Q

some casualties may benefit from supplemental oxygen if it is available during TACEVAC care, which one would not

A

a. casualty with abdominal wound thats in shock
b. semi conscious casualty with TBI

c. casualty with below knee amputation normal mental status, bleeding controlled by TQ****

d. casualty with a bullet wound through the right chest, entrance and exit wounds covered with chest seal

24
Q

when splinting a fracture which of the following should you not use

A
  • a loaded weapon
25
Q

a TQ is applied to the left leg but fails to control bleed. What is your next step

A
  • apply a second TQ above the first
26
Q

what is the landmark for applying a pelvic binder

A
  • greater trochanter
27
Q

a casualty has penetrating eye injury, which statement is not a good practice when rendering aid

A
  • apply eye patch to apply gentle pressure to injured globe
28
Q

what is difference between tactical field care and tactical evacuation

A
  • tactical field care allows for additional medical personnel and equipment to be used
29
Q

during care under fire along with suppression of the enemy fire, what else should you be considering

A

A. Location of cover
B. Risk of rescuers
C. Distance to be covered
d. all of the above**

30
Q

which of the following is not apart of the rapid field test of checking vision

A
  • PERRLA
31
Q

which injury may require c-spine stabilization

A
  • neck or spine injury due to fast rope and falls
32
Q

T/F
direct pressure is a proven practical and effective to maintain bleeding during care under fire

A
  • false
33
Q

which of the following will be considered a cat b priority casualty during CASEVAC

A
  • a casualty who has burns 50% surface area
34
Q

what is the correct landmark for placing a needle d

A
  • 5th intercostal space anterior axillary line
35
Q

which statements about TQ is not true

A
  • training TQ can be used
36
Q

what is the recommended dose for ketamine

A
  • 50mg at 30 min
37
Q

which of the following TQ not recommended by CoTCCC

A
  • mechanical advance TQ
38
Q

bleeding pelvic fractures has up to what mortality rate

A
  • 40%
39
Q

casualty suffering from open wound below right scapular, what is appropriate tx

A
  • vented occlusive dressing
40
Q

T/F
moxifloxicam requires only 1 dose every 24hrs

A
  • true
41
Q

what is the recommended dose of tylenol

A
  • 2 tabs of 650 q8hrs
42
Q

which of the following is not apart of the 9 line

A
  • age
43
Q

what time duration should IV ketamine be administered

A
  • 1 min
44
Q

in a 9 line, what is line 4

A
  • special equipment needed
45
Q

the rescuer’s squat is what

A
  • haas carry
46
Q

if a casualty is in shock, which products are available… what is your first choice of fluid

A
  • FWB
47
Q

if patient is unable to take medication by mouth, what dose of ertapenum should you give

A
  • 1 gm
48
Q

what if any medical conditions can occur if IV ketamine is administered too quickly

A
  • patient can develop respiratory distress and apnea
49
Q

what is the placement of the fast IO

A
  • midline to manubrium
50
Q

how should TXA be infused

A
  • slowly over 10 min