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1
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What does TRaPS stand for?

A

Tactical Rapid and Primary Survey

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2
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Which descriptor is used for all medical documentation once completed?

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Official - Medical

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3
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After Celox™ has been inserted into a wound Correctly, what should you do now?

A

Secure Celox with an Emergency Bandage.

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4
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Which of the following is the first principle of Care under Fire?

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Win the Fire Fight

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5
Q

‘Medical Units Require General ___________ to perform their humanitarian duties.’

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Protection

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6
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Approximately, how long will it take for a casualty to bleed to death who has suffered a major haemorrhage?

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1 Minute

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7
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Using the mneumonic CABC what does the first ‘C’ stand for?

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Catastrophic Haemorrhage

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8
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You have a casualty with an Emergency Bandage in Place which is soaked in blood, approximately how much blood would have been lost from the circulatory system?

A

250ml

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9
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“Communication is the transfer of messages from one person to another”

Which of the following can hinder communication?

  • Time of Day
  • Quiet Environment
  • Stress
  • Tiredness
A

Stress

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10
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How long should direct pressure be placed on a wound after Celox Rapid™ has been inserted?

A

1 Minute

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11
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Role 4 is normally provided out of the

__________ by the NHS and sevice facilities.

A

Operational Theatre

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12
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Name one piece of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) you should wear to protect against bodily fluids.

A

Apron

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13
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In what recepticle would a contaminated sharp be placed?

A

Sharps Bin

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14
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English Common Law identifies three components of valid consent, one of these is “Voluntaries”.

A

Competency

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15
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Name 1 item you can use to treat a Catastrophic Bleed?

A

Tourniquet

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16
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What is the name of this {IMAGE OF RED DIAMOND}

A

Red Crystal

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17
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According to the Geneva Convention the wounded and sick must be cared for in the same way as friendly troops.

One of these rules is “Women treated no less favouribly than men”

Name One other rule.

A

Protect and respect

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18
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Role 2 provides a greater Medical capability than Role 1 and provides the Link Between?

A

1&3

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19
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What is the name of the Haemostatic agent used for Catastrophic Haemorrhage?

A

Celox

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20
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Which of the following are two of the four pillars of Clinical Governance?

A

Clinical Effectiveness & Risk Management

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21
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There are two types of consent one of these is Explicit.

What is the name of the other?

A

Implied

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22
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Medical Terminology

What does the prefix “Hypo” mean?

A

Low

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23
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Medical Personnel when captured do not become Prisoner of War (POW) but instead are classed as?

A

Retained Personel

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24
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One basic observation for a traumatic casualty is the SpO2, what does this measure?

A

Oxygen Saturation

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25
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Which of the following may obstruct a Casualties airway?

A

Maxillofacial Injuries

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26
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Which role does the following statement describe?

“Provides care under direction of a Doctor such as Regiment Aid Post”

A

Role 1

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27
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Which of the following is a possible complication of ET intubation?

A

Hypoxia

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28
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Which of the following can be used to clear an airway blockage?

A

Backslaps

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29
Q

Which of the following is a potential complication of a

Cricothyroidotomy ?

A

Asphyxia

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30
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Casualties who will not tolerate an OPA may require the insertion of a _______?

A

NPA

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31
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Neurogenic shock is described as:

“Inneffective ________of the blood vessels”

A

Nervous Control

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32
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Which of the following sign/symptom would indicate a Tension Pneumothorax?

A

Tracheal deviation (Late Sign)

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33
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What condition is the following statement describing?

‘Reccurring sudden attack of difficulty breathing, characterised by wheezing and difficult expiration’

A

Asthma

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34
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‘Insertion of a wide bore cannula through the 2nd intercostal space, mid-clavicular line on the affected side to alleviate a life threatening tension pneumothorax’

A

Needle Thoracocoentesis

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35
Q

‘Toxic Shock is the body’s reaction to a______

A

Toxin

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36
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An open injury that may allow air to pass freely between the tissues

A

Open/Sucking Pneumothorax

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37
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A small penetrating injury that often seals itself

A

Simple Pneumothorax

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38
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An injury that does not allow the air to leave the pleural cavity, causing a build up of pressure in the chest cavity.

A

Tension Pneumothorax

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39
Q

Angina Pectoris is pain, in the chest, caused by:

“A temporary _________ in myocardial tissue and the accummilation of CO2 and lactic acid during a period of increased O2 demand”.

A

Lack of Oxygen

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40
Q

Hypovolaemic shock translates to?

A

Too little fluid circulating in the system

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41
Q

Hypovolaemia translates to?

A

Low volume of blood

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42
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What does the following definition describe?

“Death or damage to an area of heart muscle, usually following blockage or narrowing of a coronary artery”

A

Acute Myocardial Infarction

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43
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There are two classifications of a Haemothorax, one of these is a simple Haemothorax.

A

Massive

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44
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When managing a casualty in a Semi-Permisive or Permisive environment, who has a suspected pneumothorax, what mnemonic would be used to assess the breathing?

A

RISENFALL

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45
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The presence of air in the pleural cavity

A

Pneumothorax

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46
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The presence of blood in the chest cavity

A

Haemothorax

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47
Q

The breaking of two or more ribs in two or more adjacent places

A

Flail Segment

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48
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‘Flap’ Valve of tissue prevents air from leaving chest cavity

A

Tension Pneumothorax

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49
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Which of the following would you NOT do for the management of shock?

A

Ignore Them

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50
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Cardiogenic shock is described as?

A

Inadequately Functioning Heart

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51
Q

The following definiation decribes what?

“Cessasion of all effective cardiac output”

A

Cardiac Arrest

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52
Q

02 Cylinder CD

A

460L

53
Q

02 Cylinder HX

A

2300L

54
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02 Cylinder ZX

A

3040L

55
Q

The brain stem is made up of three parts.

A

Medulla Oblongata
Pons Varolii
Mid Brain

56
Q

Which of the following is part of the Upper Airway?

A

Epiglottis

57
Q

Severe Heat Illness occurs when the ‘CORE’ temperature rises above?

A

41°C

58
Q

The onset of Hypothermia will occur when the ‘CORE’ temperature falls below what temperature?

A

35°C

59
Q

An Airway problem may be Immediate,Insidious or _______

A

Delayed

60
Q

There are three main types of traumatic chest injuries, two of which are Pneumothorax and Haemothorax.

What is the third type of chest injury?

A

Flail Segment

61
Q

________ is a disorder in which there is inadequate insulin for carbohydrate metabolism absorbed from gastro-intestinal tract that can not be metabolised or stored, which results in increased levels of glucose in blood stream”

A

Diabetes

62
Q

What does PEARL stand for?

A

Pupils are equal and react to light

63
Q

Systemic circulation is the passage of blood from the heart around the body and back to the heart.

Is this statement TRUE/FALSE?

A

TRUE

64
Q

A CMT 1 on the scene of a Mass Casualty Incident can order the ‘T4’ Expectant triage catagory to be used.

Is this statement TRUE/FALSE.

A

FALSE

65
Q

Advanced Airway:

“Tracheal Intubation requires the passing of a cuffed ET tube through the ________ _________ and into the ________

A

Vocal Chords and into the Trachea

66
Q

The Meninges have a number of functions name one?

A

Protection

67
Q

Name one type valve/seal used for open chest injury?

A

Chest Seal

68
Q

Name ONE contra - indication for the use of Entonox.

A

Chest Injury

69
Q

What colour triage tag would be used on a ‘Immediate’ casualty?

A

Red

70
Q

Which of the Blood cells helps with clotting after wounding?

A

Red

71
Q 
Semiconscious
Exhaustion
Cyanosis
Silent Chest
RR>40min
Hypotensive
The above Signs and Symptoms indicates \_\_\_\_\_
 Asthma.
A

Life Threatening

72
Q

< 750ml of Blood Loss

A

Class 1

73
Q

750-1500ml of Blood Loss

A

Class 2

74
Q

1500-2000ml of Blood Loss

A

Class 3

75
Q

> 2000ml of Blood Loss

A

Class 4

76
Q

Which of the blood cells carries oxygen?

A

Red

77
Q

A casualty has sustained head trauma (No external wound isolated), on examination his left pupil is slugish to reaction and dilated. This will indicate a brain injury on the right side.

Is this statement TRUE/FALSE.

A

FALSE

78
Q

Outer layer of the brain

A

Dura Mater

79
Q

Middle layer of the brain

A

Arachnoid Mater

80
Q

Inner layer of the brain

A

Pia Mater

81
Q

Name one indication of a partially Obstructed airway.

A

Facial Trauma

82
Q

The placement of small cuffed tracheostomy tube, usually a size 6 into the ________
via an incision in the cricothyroid membrane.

A

Trachea

83
Q

When should a Shallow trench latrine no longer be used and filled in?

A

3/4 Full

84
Q

Entonox is composed of 50% oxygen and 50% _______

A

Nitrous Oxide

85
Q

A _______ can be defined as:

“a living organism which causes damage or illness to humans or their possessions or otherwise interferes with their interests”

A

Pest

86
Q

Which of the following is a reason for rodent control?

  • Annoyance
  • Keep numbers down
  • Fear
  • Reduce waste
A

Reduce Waste

87
Q

FMed 826

A

Field Medical Card

88
Q

FMed 827

A

Field Medical Continuation Card

89
Q

FMed 825

A

Plastic Wallet

90
Q

When using the mneumonic USSR for waste groups what does it stand for?

A

U-Urine
S-Soil
S-Sullage
R-Refuse

91
Q

How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?

A

31

92
Q

What are the 2 types of lifecycle for an insect?

A

Complete and Incomplete

93
Q

How long does a Refuse/Ash pit last for?

A

24hrs

94
Q

Short halt camp duration

A

Upto 24hrs

95
Q

Temporary camp duration

A

24hrs-7 Days

96
Q

Semi-Permanent

A

7 Days-6 Months

97
Q

Permanent

A

6 Months+

98
Q

What species of rodent weighs approx 20g

A

House mouse

99
Q

What species of rodent has spindle shaped droppings laid in groups

A

Brown Rat

100
Q

What species of rodent has ears that are large, hairless and almost transparent

A

Black Rat

101
Q

How long would a shallow trench urinal las for 250 men approximately?

A

24hrs

102
Q

There are two main manual procedures that can be used to open and maintain the airway. One of these is the head tilt chin lift.

Name the other

A

Jaw Thrust

103
Q

When siting a camp what two things are you looking for in regards to a water supply?

A

Quality and Quantity

104
Q

Heat exhaustion occurs between?

A

39 and 41°C

105
Q

During complete metamorphosis the arthropod goes through four stages. What is the 3rd stage called?

A

Pupa

106
Q

What does DNBI stand for?

A

Disease non battle injury

107
Q

Disease is spread in 2 ways, what are they called?

A

Mechanical and Biological

108
Q

Insecticides have two durations of use, one of these is knockdown. What is the other?

A

Residual

109
Q

What type of diabetes mellitus is insulin defendant?

A

Type 1

110
Q

What type of defibrillator is the Laerdal FR3

A

Automated External

111
Q

What are bones in the lower arm?

A

Ulna & Radius

112
Q

Definition of Anaphylaxis is:

“Anaphylaxis is best described as a __________ allergic reaction (hypersensitivity), often affecting the whole body

A

Life threatening

113
Q

What is the name of the link between the brain and spinal cord?

A

Brain stem

114
Q

There are two types of nervous system, Sympathetic is one, name the other?

A

Parasympathetic

115
Q

Pons means “Bridge”. So the Pons Varolii links (bridges) various parts of the brain to one another. It joins the cerebrum through the _______ to the medulla and cerebellum

A

Mid Brain

116
Q

Adding ibuprofen when available can reduce the need for morphine and improve the quality of analgesia by what percentage?

A

20-30%

117
Q

________ is an under used form of pain relief, the fact that a trained medic is on scene will make most casualties feel better

A

Reassurance

118
Q

Pain Management

Physical pain relief can come in the form of ________ and splintage

A

Immobilisation

119
Q

Outer layer of the heart

A

Epicardium

120
Q

Middle layer of the heart

A

Myocardium

121
Q

Inner layer of the heart

A

Endocardium

122
Q

Definition of a pressure point:

These are sites where an _______ can be compressed against a firm underlying surface

A

Artery

123
Q

What % of 02 will be delivered at the mask when using the BVM with 02 attached but no reservoir bag

A

21%

124
Q

Name one cause of Pneumothorax

A

Trauma

125
Q

The Nervous System.

The cerebrum has two large hemispheres, whithin these hemispheres there are large nerves which converge in the medulla oblongata. This convergance allows the Right side of the brain to control the _____
side of the body and vice versa.

A

Left

126
Q

When sizing an OPA the measurment is taken from the ______ of the ______ to the angle of the _____

A

Bottom of the ear to the angle of the jaw

127
Q

A injury that has broken a bone at the site of impact, with no wound is known as a _____ fracture.

A

Closed

128
Q

What is average blood volume for a 70Kg Adult?

A

5-5.5L

129
Q

How may pairs of Cranial Nerves are there?

A

12

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