EFMB Trauma Care & Physical Fitness 4

Question 1

What is the correct technique for applying an occlusive chest seal to a sucking chest wound?

Accepted Answer

Apply during exhalation, vented seal with valve directed downward

Answer

Apply during full inhalation and seal all four sides

Answer

Apply with petroleum gauze packed into the wound first

Answer

Apply only after needle decompression is performed

Question 2

In a mass casualty scenario, a casualty with an open fracture and intact pulses is categorized as which triage category?

Accepted Answer

T2 – Delayed

Answer

T1 – Immediate

Answer

T3 – Minimal

Answer

T4 – Expectant

Question 3

What is the recommended method for confirming correct placement of a nasopharyngeal airway?

Accepted Answer

Listen for air movement through the device during breathing

Answer

Chest x-ray confirmation

Answer

Measure end-tidal CO2 continuously

Answer

Inflate the cuff with 10 mL of air

Question 4

A Soldier passes out during the EFMB 12-mile ruck in hot weather with hot, dry skin and altered mental status. What is the priority intervention?

Accepted Answer

Initiate aggressive cooling immediately and arrange emergency evacuation

Answer

Administer oral hydration salts and rest in the shade

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Apply ice packs to the groin only and monitor

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Give IV fluids and continue the march

Question 5

When using the Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT), after tightening the rod until bleeding stops, the medic should:

Accepted Answer

Lock the rod and document the time of application

Answer

Remove it after 30 minutes to restore circulation

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Loosen by half a turn to prevent nerve damage

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Cover the tourniquet with a bandage to prevent loss of tension

Question 6

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to using a nasopharyngeal airway?

Accepted Answer

Suspected mid-face fracture or basilar skull fracture

Answer

Patient is semi-conscious with intact gag reflex

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Patient has a bloody nose from trauma

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Patient is in respiratory distress

Question 7

Which ACFT event specifically tests a Soldier's explosive power relevant to combat movements like sprinting to cover?

Accepted Answer

Standing Power Throw (SPT)

Answer

3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL)

Answer

Hand Release Push-Up (HRP)

Answer

Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC)