Luck
T/F: Computed Tomography scanning has been largely replaced by cervical spine radiographic evaluation (CSRE) and should only be performed when CSRE is unavailable
False, CRSE has been replaced by CT
This is the report used to describe enemy size, activity location, unit, equipment, and time.
Salute Report
The preper radio call format to begin communication
You this is me
The first step in clearing an M4 rifle
place the weapon on safe
What should be done before decontaminating a patient who has been exposed to cyanide with irrigation solutions?
Victims exposed to cyanide should be rapidly removed from the location of exposure while ensuring that the rescuer is protected. For gas exposure, evacuating from the location and then removing all clothing addresses the majority of decontamination. Further decontamination with irrigation solutions can be done, but treatment with antidote is the first priority and should not be delayed.
The five vital signs commonly monitored
heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen saturation
The accuracy standard for locating a point using an 8 digit grid coordinate
within 10 meters
This is the airway maneuver of choice for an unconscious, breathing casualty without trauma.
the head tilt chin lift
The over-the-counter medication commonly used for pain in a field setting
acetaminophen
Calculate a burn patient's initial burn size using the Rule of _______ .
Nines
An 18g __________ IV is typically desired for Computed Tomography IV access.
Antecubital
Which type of burn is NOT included in the estimation of Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) used for fluid resuscitation?
Superficial Burns 1st degree
T/F: In addition to providing immediate care to preserve life, limb, or eye sight when veterinary personnel are not available, human healthcare providers are also responsible for providing routine medical, dental, or surgical care to Military Working Dogs in combat or austere areas of operation.
False; HCPs should only preform medical or surgical procedures- within the scope of their training of experience- necessary to manage problems that immediately threaten life, limb, or eyesight, and to prepare the dog for evacuation to definitive veterinary care.
The instrument used to determine direction while navigating terrain
Compass
When performing a FAST examination on a patient, you inspect the right upper quadrant. You are inspecting between which two organs?
Liver and Kidney
This low- profile movement technique is best used when under direct fire and needing to stay as flat as possible.
High crawl
If stored at room temperature, fresh whole blood must be destroyed if not used within what time period?
24 hours
Once you get a drowning victim on land, you call for additional help and ensure the victim’s head and feet are at the same level. The victim is unconscious and not breathing. What is your next step?
Start CPR: Airway, Breathing, Circulation (Not CAB due to respiratory impact of drowning)
T/F: Each unit of deglycerolized red blood cells (DRBCs) should be considered equivalent to a fresh unit of RBCs since they are frozen within 6 days of collection and have a 14-day shelf-life upon deglycerolization
True
What device is best described as a portable blood analyzer
Which chemical irritant forms a strong base which can cause mucosal irritation, severe upper airway irritation, and alkali skin burns when reacting with water?
ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH)
What is the target systolic blood pressure in polytrauma patients with ongoing bleeding and a suspected traumatic brain injury (TMI)
Maintain SBP >110mmHg. In polytrauma patients with ongoing bleeding, aggressively control hemorrhage using all means available and restore circulating blood volume by using blood products.
All facilities responsible for trauma care should monitor adherence to ______ ______ _____ as listed in the Joint Trauma System guidelines for infection prevention after combat-related injuries and present rates to providers regularly
antimicrobial prophylaxis regimens
What is the most useful tool to recognize important clinical changes in complex casualties such as decompensation, response to resuscitation, development of complications, effectiveness of medications, etc.?
PFC Flowsheet
Safe removal of impaled UXO’s require significant coordination with
local security, the base command element, and EOD personnel.