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

Vented chest seals are applied during exhalation to minimize trapped air, with the valve positioned to allow air to escape but not enter.

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

An open fracture with intact distal pulses is serious but not immediately life-threatening, placing the casualty in T2 (Delayed) triage category.

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

In the field, NPA placement is confirmed by listening and feeling for air movement through the tube during the casualty's respirations.

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

Hot, dry skin with altered mental status indicates exertional heat stroke, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate aggressive cooling and evacuation.

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

After tightening the CAT rod until hemorrhage is controlled, lock it in place and clearly document the time of application on the tourniquet or the casualty's forehead.

(EFMB) Expert Field Medical Badge Practice Test

(EFMB) Expert Field Medical Badge Practice Test

EFMB Trauma Care & Physical Fitness 4