TCCC Flashcards
what is the normal volume of blood in an adult
- 5L
all of the following are signs and symptoms of a closed fracture of a femur EXCEPT
- priapism
what does HPMK stands for
- hypothermia prevention and management kit
do not give TXA more than how many hours after the injury
- 3 hrs
during a TACEVAC, a casualty with a TBI should be monitored for
a. O2 Sat less than 90
b. SBP less than 90
c. Decreased LOC
d. ALL OF THE ABOVE**
if a casualty have a penetrating torso trauma, what dosage of TXA should be administered
- 1g TXA, 1cc NS
which of the following is not an approved TCCC junctional TQ
- abdominal aortic TQ
of the statements below, which is correct:
a.
b.
c.
d. TACEVAC = an evac by using medical platform or a tactical vehicle of opportunity
yes
when should CPR be performed in the battle field
- never!
why should hemostatic dressing be avoided during care under fire
- it takes too damn long to hold direct pressure
during care under fire the first responder should treat which casualty first
- pt with massive hemorrhage
when should you NOT insert a fast 1
a. less than 12 y/o
b. less than 110 lbs
c. flail chest
d. ALL OF THE ABOVE**
xstat is used for deep narrow tract wounds located where
a. axilla
b. groin
c. abdomen
d. BOTH A and B**
what is combat gauze used to control
a. head trauma w brain matter exposed
b. abdominal wounds
c. during CUF
d. severe bleeding in junctional areas**
what best describes the best insertion for NPA
- insert at 90 deg angle, angle to the face
which statement is true
a. extremity hemorrhage is the most frequent preventable deaths on battle field**
Yes
T/F
TCCC requires combat medical personnel to combine good medicine with good tactics on the battlefield
- true
T/F
suction should NOT be used if appropriate or availability on a casualty with airway obstruction
- false
what are signs and symptoms of shock on the battlefield
a. LOC
b.
c. quality of radial pulse
d. BOTH A and C**
how long does it take to bleed to death from a femoral artery injury
- 3 min
what is the 2nd leading cause of death in the battle field
- airway
under which circumstances will you consider providing CPR under TACEVAC
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**
some casualties may benefit from supplemental oxygen if it is available during TACEVAC care, which one would not
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
when splinting a fracture which of the following should you not use
- a loaded weapon
