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What is Care Under Fire (CUF)?
What is Care Under Fire (CUF)?
- Medical care provided during training exercises
- Medical care provided in a hospital setting
- Medical care provided after the scene is secured
- Immediate medical care provided during ongoing combat or in an active shooter situation (correct)
What are the signs of life-threatening bleeding?
What are the signs of life-threatening bleeding?
- Bright red blood spurting from a wound (correct)
- Dark red blood oozing from a wound
- Pale skin color
- Rapid breathing
What is the difference between the Tactical Field Care (TFC) and Care Under Fire phases?
What is the difference between the Tactical Field Care (TFC) and Care Under Fire phases?
- TFC involves evacuating casualties, while CUF involves treating casualties on the battlefield
- TFC is focused on stopping life-threatening bleeding, while CUF is focused on assessing the tactical situation
- TFC is provided after the scene is secured, while CUF is provided during ongoing combat (correct)
- TFC involves providing medical care in a hospital setting, while CUF is provided during training exercises
What is MARCH PAWS?
What is MARCH PAWS?
What is the proper distance a deliberate tourniquet should be placed from the bleeding site in TFC?
What is the proper distance a deliberate tourniquet should be placed from the bleeding site in TFC?
During which phase of care is the Tactical Trauma Assessment (TTA) performed?
During which phase of care is the Tactical Trauma Assessment (TTA) performed?
What pneumonic is used to prioritize care during the TTA?
What pneumonic is used to prioritize care during the TTA?
What is the best position for a conscious casualty who is breathing on their own?
What is the best position for a conscious casualty who is breathing on their own?
What additional intervention beyond packing with hemostatic dressing and wrapping with a pressure bandage is necessary to stop the bleeding from a groin wound?
What additional intervention beyond packing with hemostatic dressing and wrapping with a pressure bandage is necessary to stop the bleeding from a groin wound?
Why are casualties placed in the recovery position?
Why are casualties placed in the recovery position?
In which phase of care is the Tactical Field Care (TFC) performed?
In which phase of care is the Tactical Field Care (TFC) performed?
What are the two methods that can be used to open an airway?
What are the two methods that can be used to open an airway?
What is the primary purpose of applying a pressure bandage?
What is the primary purpose of applying a pressure bandage?
What is the best position for a conscious casualty who is breathing on their own?
What is the best position for a conscious casualty who is breathing on their own?
How does an NPA provide an open (patent) airway?
How does an NPA provide an open (patent) airway?
When is an NPA contraindicated?
When is an NPA contraindicated?
What is a tension pneumothorax?
What is a tension pneumothorax?
Why are casualties placed in the recovery position?
Why are casualties placed in the recovery position?
How should you treat an open chest wound?
How should you treat an open chest wound?
What is the purpose of using an occlusive dressing on an open chest wound?
What is the purpose of using an occlusive dressing on an open chest wound?
What is the immediate action to take if you suspect a casualty has a tension pneumothorax?
What is the immediate action to take if you suspect a casualty has a tension pneumothorax?
What is the primary purpose of needle decompression in tension pneumothorax?
What is the primary purpose of needle decompression in tension pneumothorax?
Where should the needle be inserted for needle decompression in tension pneumothorax?
Where should the needle be inserted for needle decompression in tension pneumothorax?
What is the immediate action to take for a casualty in shock?
What is the immediate action to take for a casualty in shock?
What are the best TACTICAL indicators of shock?
What are the best TACTICAL indicators of shock?
Why is it important to check the pulse after applying a pressure bandage?
Why is it important to check the pulse after applying a pressure bandage?
Why is it important to keep a trauma casualty warm even if it is a hot environment?
Why is it important to keep a trauma casualty warm even if it is a hot environment?
What external forces can cause a head injury in a combat setting?
What external forces can cause a head injury in a combat setting?
How should the Combat Wound Medication Pack be taken?
How should the Combat Wound Medication Pack be taken?
When should the Combat Wound Medication Pack be administered?
When should the Combat Wound Medication Pack be administered?
Why should all dressed wounds be continuously reassessed?
Why should all dressed wounds be continuously reassessed?
