TCCC Hemorrhage Control & Wound Management 2

Question 1

If a single tourniquet fails to control hemorrhage from an extremity wound, what is the correct TCCC action?

Accepted Answer

Apply a second tourniquet immediately proximal to the first

Answer

When a single tourniquet fails to stop bleeding, TCCC protocol calls for applying a second tourniquet immediately proximal to the first to increase pressure and achieve arterial occlusion.

Question 2

A casualty has severe hemorrhage from a wound in the inguinal (groin) area. Which device is most appropriate per TCCC guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Junctional Emergency Treatment Tool (JETT) or Combat Ready Clamp (CRoC)

Answer

Junctional hemorrhage control devices such as the JETT or CRoC are specifically designed for groin, axillary, and neck wounds where standard limb tourniquets cannot be applied.

Question 3

Which combination of findings confirms that a limb tourniquet has been applied with sufficient tightness?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding has completely stopped and distal pulse is absent

Answer

A correctly applied tourniquet should eliminate both active bleeding and the distal pulse, confirming complete arterial occlusion.

Question 4

When is wound packing preferred over tourniquet application in TCCC?

Accepted Answer

For wounds in junctional areas or the torso where a tourniquet cannot be placed

Answer

Wound packing with hemostatic gauze is the preferred technique for junctional and torso wounds where anatomical constraints prevent tourniquet application.

Question 5

What is the correct wound-packing technique in TCCC?

Accepted Answer

Pack gauze tightly into the wound cavity and apply direct pressure for 3 minutes

Answer

Effective wound packing requires tightly packing hemostatic gauze into the wound cavity to contact the bleeding vessel, then applying firm pressure for 3 minutes to activate hemostasis.

TCCC - Tactical Combat Casualty Care Practice Test

TCCC - Tactical Combat Casualty Care Practice Test

TCCC Hemorrhage Control & Wound Management 2