FMF Tactical Combat Casualty Care 5

Question 1

A casualty has a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) inserted. At what point should you NOT insert an NPA?

Accepted Answer

When there is suspected basilar skull fracture with CSF from nose/ears

Answer

Suspected basilar skull fracture with CSF leakage is a contraindication to NPA insertion due to risk of intracranial placement.

Question 2

During Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC), which additional intervention becomes available compared to earlier TCCC phases?

Accepted Answer

Advanced airway management and blood product resuscitation

Answer

TACEVAC typically involves more advanced providers and equipment, enabling interventions like surgical airways, RSI, and blood product administration.

Question 3

What is the recommended technique for wound packing to achieve hemostasis with Combat Gauze?

Accepted Answer

Pack tightly with direct pressure for at least 3 minutes

Answer

Hemostatic gauze must be packed tightly into the wound with firm direct pressure maintained for a minimum of 3 minutes to activate clotting.

Question 4

A marine has a penetrating abdominal wound with eviscerated bowel. The correct TCCC field management is to:

Accepted Answer

Cover with a moist sterile dressing and do not reinsert

Answer

Eviscerated organs should be covered with a moist sterile dressing and never forced back into the abdomen — surgical repair is required.

Question 5

Which sign is the most reliable field indicator of tension pneumothorax when a stethoscope is unavailable?

Accepted Answer

Increasing respiratory distress with penetrating chest trauma and declining mental status

Answer

Progressive respiratory distress combined with penetrating chest trauma and declining mental status is the most reliable field indicator of tension pneumothorax.

(FMF) Fleet Marine Force Practice Test

(FMF) Fleet Marine Force Practice Test

FMF Tactical Combat Casualty Care 5