68W COMBAT MEDIC FIELDCRAFT MODULES I-III
TESTS LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES|AGRADE
How fast can the intercostals muscles bleed? – ANSWER- 100 mL per
minute
What are the tactical indications for spinal immobilization – ANSWERMotor vehicle accident, Fall greater than 15 ft, IED blast involving a
MRAP
Overpressure wave (internal damage to hollow organs) – ANSWERPrimary Blast
Shrapnel and debris penetrating wounds – ANSWER- Secondary Blast
Casualty is thrown into a solid object – ANSWER- Tertiary Blast
What is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield –
ANSWER- Extremity Hemorrhage
Why is extremity hemorrhaging the leading cause of death on the
battlefield – ANSWER- Not protected by body armor
When should CPR be considered in the combat environment? –
ANSWER- Hypothermia, Electrocution, near drowning
Factors that influence care on the battlefield? – ANSWER- Enemy fire,
medical equipment, variable evacuation time, tactical considerations,
casualty transportation
What is a WALK kit? – ANSWER- Warrior Aid and Litter Kit
Where can a WALK kit be found? – ANSWER- several ground vehicles
What medication is found in the combat pill pack? – ANSWERAcetaminophen, Mobic, Moxiflaxicin
Which combat casualties will receive ABX? – ANSWER- All will
eventually, ABX should not be given at the point of injury unless evac.
is delayed greater than 3 hours
What are the goals of TCCC – ANSWER- Accomplish the mission,
prevent additional casualties, treat the casualty
What are the phases of care? – ANSWER- Care under fire, tactical field
care, tactical evacuation care
What does MEDEVAC encompass? – ANSWER- Collecting the
wounded, triage, provide a mode of transportation, provide care en route
First responder capability; Battalion Aid Station, Medical Platoon,
Combat Medic – ANSWER- Level 1
Forward Resuscitative Care Capability; Forward Surgical Team (FST) –
ANSWER- Level 2
Theater Hospitalization Capability; Combat Support Hospital –
ANSWER- Level 3
Definitive Care Capability Outside of the Combat Zone; CONUS and
OCONUS (Germany) – ANSWER- Level 4
CONUS DOD Hospitals; DOD Hospital, VA Hospital – ANSWERLevel 5
What are the authorized methods of documenting care on the battlefield?
- ANSWER- DD1380 FMC, DA7656 TC3 Card, Sharpie on skin,
Sharpie on tape
What are the minimum blocks of the FMC? – ANSWER- 1,3,4,7,9,11
Where do we sign the FMC? – ANSWER- We don’t, we initial block 11
What is the timeframe for a Urgent/Urgent Surgical casualty –
ANSWER- 1 hour