Military First Aid and Tactical Combat Casualty Care Quiz

Test your knowledge on MARCH, TCCC, and key principles of military first aid with 13 questions. Learn essential skills for combat scenarios.

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What does the acronym 'MARCH' stand for in tactical combat casualty care?

Medic Aid, Resuscitation, Compression, Hemorrhage control

Massive bleeding, Airway, Resuscitation, Circulation, Hypothermia prevention

Morphine, Airway management, Resuscitation, Compression, Heat control

Mobile Aid, Rescue, Compression, Head injury management

What is the acronym for the steps to assess and treat a casualty in tactical combat casualty care?

TCCC

ABCD

MARCH

CAB

What is the purpose of the 'M' in the 'MARCH' algorithm in tactical combat casualty care?

Medication administration

Maintaining airway

Monitoring vital signs

Morphine administration for pain relief

What is the primary objective of tactical combat casualty care?

To treat injuries quickly and efficiently to return soldiers to combat

To provide comprehensive medical treatment in a combat environment

To evacuate casualties from the battlefield as quickly as possible

To administer first aid until professional medical help arrives

Which of the following is a key principle of military first aid?

Treating the most life-threatening injuries first

Providing immediate pain relief for all injuries

Waiting for medical professionals to arrive before administering any treatment

Applying tourniquets to all extremity wounds

What does the acronym 'TCCC' stand for?

Tactical Combat Casualty Care

Trauma Crisis Care Coalition

Tactical Combat Care Corps

Triage Combat Care Coordination

What is the purpose of a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) in tactical combat casualty care?

To control severe bleeding

To provide a clear airway for unconscious casualties

To immobilize fractures

To administer medication

Which of the following is a sign of hypovolemic shock?

Slow, shallow breathing

Pale, cool, clammy skin

Increased blood pressure

Dilated pupils

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in managing a sucking chest wound?

Covering the wound with an occlusive dressing

Applying direct pressure to the wound

Creating a flutter valve to allow air to escape

Evacuating the casualty to a medical facility immediately

#10

What is the recommended treatment for a casualty with an open fracture in the field?

Immobilize the limb and elevate it above the heart

Apply a tourniquet proximal to the fracture

Wash the wound with soap and water

Cover the wound with a sterile dressing and apply direct pressure

#11

Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'Tactical Field Care' phase of tactical combat casualty care?

Continued casualty monitoring

Evacuation planning

Initiating intravenous fluid administration

Pain management

#12

What is the first step in managing a casualty with an amputation?

Applying a tourniquet

Checking for responsiveness

Elevating the injured limb

Controlling severe bleeding

#13

Which of the following is a common symptom of tension pneumothorax?

Bradycardia

Hyperresonance on percussion

Decreased respiratory rate

Tracheal deviation away from the affected side