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