EFMB Study Guide 2026
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📋 EFMB Exam Format at a Glance
📚 EFMB Topics to Study (37)
✍️ Sample EFMB Questions & Answers
1. What is the maximum volume of fluid recommended for a single 14-gauge needle decompression syringe used in the field?
Needle decompression uses a large-bore needle inserted to release trapped air; no syringe aspiration is performed in the TCCC protocol.
2. When establishing priorities of work at a new patrol base, the medic's FIRST consideration should be:
Security must be established before any other work begins at a patrol base; no mission function, including medical care, is effective without security.
3. What minimum urine output color indicates adequate hydration during field operations?
Pale yellow urine (lemonade color) indicates adequate hydration; clear urine may indicate overhydration while dark urine signals dehydration.
4. What is a crucial part of mental endurance in field training?
A crucial part of mental endurance in field training is the ability to maintain focus and resilience during challenging and stressful situations. Medics must be able to concentrate on their tasks, make sound decisions, and persevere through discomfort, fear, and chaos. This mental fortitude ensures they can effectively provide care and manage complex scenarios without becoming overwhelmed.
5. The SAMPLE history mnemonic used in casualty assessment stands for which of the following?
SAMPLE stands for Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last oral intake, and Events leading to the injury.
6. When treating a combat casualty for hypothermia prevention, at what core body temperature does severe hypothermia (risk of cardiac arrhythmia) begin?
Severe hypothermia is defined as a core temperature below 30°C (86°F), at which ventricular fibrillation and other life-threatening arrhythmias become likely.