Military First Aid 3

Question 1

A casualty reports they cannot feel their legs after a blast. While moving them to cover, what cervical spine precaution is MOST practical in a tactical environment?

Accepted Answer

Maintain inline stabilization during the move

Answer

Inline stabilization during movement is the most practical spinal precaution when a rigid collar is unavailable in a tactical environment.

Question 2

You apply a tourniquet to a casualty's arm. What critical step must you complete before moving them to the next phase of care?

Accepted Answer

Mark the time of tourniquet application on the casualty

Answer

Documenting the time of tourniquet application is essential so medical personnel can manage limb viability and tourniquet conversion.

Question 3

A casualty has burns to both arms and the front of their torso. Using the Rule of Nines, what percentage of total body surface area (TBSA) is burned?

Accepted Answer

36%

Answer

Each arm is 9% and the front torso is 18%, totaling 36% TBSA using the Rule of Nines.

Question 4

What is the preferred position for a conscious casualty in shock with no suspected spinal injury?

Accepted Answer

Supine with legs elevated 12 inches (shock position)

Answer

The shock position (supine with legs elevated) helps return blood to the core organs in a conscious casualty without spinal injury.

Question 5

When is it appropriate to perform CPR on a combat casualty per TCCC guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Only when the casualty has a non-traumatic cardiac arrest and tactical situation permits

Answer

TCCC recommends CPR only for non-traumatic cardiac arrest (drowning, electrocution) when the tactical situation allows, as traumatic arrest has very poor outcomes.

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Military First Aid 3