How long does it take to bleed to death from a complete femoral artery and vein disruption? correct answer: 3 minutes
What are the advantages and
... [Show More] disadvantages of one-person drags? correct answer: Advantages:
No equipment required and only one rescuer is exposed to enemy fire
Disadvantages:
Relatively slow to move the casualty; does not allow optimal body position for dragging the casualty; can be tiring for the first responder if the patient is heavy or wearing a lot of gear
What are the advantages and disadvantages of two-person drags? correct answer: Advantages:
May be useful in situations where drags do not work well; less painful for the casualty than dragging; quicker than most one-person carries
Disadvantages:
Causes the rescuers to have a higher silhouette than most drags, exposing them to possible hostile fire; hard to accomplish with the rescuer's and/or the casualty's equipment being worn
What is the difference between the TFC and CUF phases? correct answer: TFC is distinguished from CUF by a reduced level of threat from hostile fire (the shooting has stopped - or enemy fire is ineffective), and relatively more time available to provide care, depending on the tactical situation and available medical equipment
True or False: During TFC, the tactical situation could change back to CUF again at any time. correct answer: True
What is MARCH PAWS? correct answer: The MARCH PAWS sequence is the pneumonic for TCCC assessment and treatment of casualties, which enables systematic identification and intervention of life-threatening injuries that could result in preventable combat deaths
During what phase of care is TTA preformed? correct answer: Tactical Field Care (TFC)
What pneumonic is used to prioritize care during the TTA? correct answer: MARCH PAWS
What is a blood sweep? correct answer: A blood sweep is your initial casualty evaluation. It should be a rapid head-to-toe check for any unrecognized life-threatening bleeding
What is the proper distance a deliberate tourniquet should be placed from the bleeding site in TFC? correct answer: 2 - 3 inches above the bleeding site
What is the difference between the need for high & tight (hasty) tourniquets in CUF as opposed to deliberately placed tourniquets in TFC? correct answer: A high & tight (hasty) tourniquet is placed above the clothing as high as possible on the extremity. A deliberate TQ is applied after the wound has been exposed, 2-3 inches above the bleeding site
How long should direct pressure be applied on packed hemostatic dressings? correct answer: 3 minutes
What factors influence TCCC? correct answer: - Hostile fire
- Wounding patterns
- Equipment constraints
- Delays in reaching higher levels of care
- Level of first responders training and experience [Show Less]