interfaculty transport of patients between theater MTF

Question 1

T/F Medical capability is the quality or state of being able to provide the expected and required medical services and support to the casualty.

Answer 1

true

Question 2

____________ transport is required when “the patient has a critical illness or injury that acutely impairs one or more vital organ systems such that there is a high probability of imminent or life-threatening deterioration in the patient’s condition during transport.”

Answer 2

critical care

Question 3

The gold standard for unstable patient transport is movement with critical care capability led by a __________ who is qualified, experienced, and proficient at critical care transport.

Answer 3

physician

Question 4

T/F Intermediate (en route care) ERC should be initiated for a patient that does not require critical care but is in need of a dedicated medical attendant with at least the knowledge and skills equivalent to a paramedic as defined by the National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Scope of Practice Model.

Answer 4

true

Question 5

who assumes risk of reduced capability when a medical evacuation organization is not capable of providing the required intratheater en route care capability

Answer 5

theater CC

Question 6

T/F well trained teams improve outcomes so ERC (en route care) teams who train together prior to operational assignment may optimize patient outcomes.

Answer 6

true

Question 7

what are examples of specific medical materials designated as patient movement items? (4 items)

Answer 7

patient monitors, pulse ox, iv pumps, litter

Question 8

T/F The senior military person (or designated on-ground mission commander) present in coordination with the senior medical person determines when to request medical evacuation and the precedence assigned to the patient for evacuation.

Answer 8

true

Question 9

Mist report stands for?

Answer 9

mechanism of injury
type of injury
signs (Vital)
treatment given

Question 10

______ medical direction includes protocol development and review, continuing education of prehospital providers, quality improvement activities

Answer 10

offline

Question 11

The commander of the unit assigned to perform medical evacuation should appoint the unit’s _________ as the medical director.

Answer 11

physician

Question 12

T/F. Medical direction at the regional level is centered on online medical direction activities.

Answer 12

false, offline activity

Question 13

what are the approved Joint Trauma System patient care records (PCR) for inter facility patient transports?

Answer 13

DD Form 1380 Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Care
▪ DA 4700 overprint Tactical Evacuation Patient Care Record
▪ AF IMT 3899 Patient Movement Record
▪ Medical Rescue Report SAR Form 3-50.1A

Question 14

What approved joint trauma system patient care records is primarily used for rotary wing transports from point of injury or inter-facility transfer?

Answer 14

tactical evacuation patient care record

Question 15

what approved joint trauma system patient care record is primarily used for critical care air transport team movements?

Answer 15

AF IMT 3899

Question 16

what approved joint trauma system patient care record is required whenever a search or rescue is attempted or accomplished that involves navy personnel or assets?

Answer 16

medical rescue report SAR Form 3-50.1A