EFMB Trauma Care & Physical Fitness 3

Question 1

How long should a rescuer maintain pressure after packing a wound with hemostatic gauze?

Accepted Answer

At least 5 minutes (or until bleeding stops)

Answer

30 seconds

Answer

1 minute

Answer

3 minutes

Question 2

During the EFMB 12-mile forced march, what is the maximum time allowed to complete the course?

Accepted Answer

3 hours

Answer

2 hours 30 minutes

Answer

3 hours 30 minutes

Answer

4 hours

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the hypothermia prevention bundle in TCCC?

Accepted Answer

Prevent the lethal triad of hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy

Answer

Improve wound visualization

Answer

Provide cushioning for fractures

Answer

Reduce pain perception

Question 4

An unconscious casualty with no gag reflex needs airway management. What is the preferred airway adjunct in TCCC?

Accepted Answer

Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)

Answer

Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)

Answer

Surgical cricothyrotomy

Answer

Endotracheal intubation

Question 5

Which IV fluid is preferred for initial resuscitation in a hemorrhagic shock casualty under TCCC guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Whole blood or plasma/packed RBC ratio 1:1:1

Answer

0.9% Normal Saline (1 liter bolus)

Answer

Lactated Ringer's solution (1 liter bolus)

Answer

5% Dextrose in water

Question 6

The SAMPLE history mnemonic used in casualty assessment stands for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last oral intake, Events

Answer

Signs, Allergies, Medications, Prior illness, Last oral intake, Events

Answer

Signs, Age, Medications, Pain, Level of consciousness, Events

Answer

Symptoms, Airway, Mechanism, Pain, Level, Evacuation

Question 7

A casualty is found unresponsive with no breathing and no pulse. After determining the scene is tactically safe, what is the first intervention per TCCC?

Accepted Answer

Control any massive hemorrhage before initiating CPR

Answer

Begin CPR immediately

Answer

Establish IV access and push epinephrine

Answer

Open the airway and give two rescue breaths