TCCC / Military First Aid Flashcards

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1. What does the MARCH acronym stand for in TCCC?
2. What are the three phases of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)?
3. During Care Under Fire, what is the FIRST priority?
4. What is the ONLY medical intervention typically performed during Care Under Fire?
5. Where should a tourniquet be placed during Care Under Fire?
6. What is the recommended tourniquet for TCCC use?
7. How tight should a tourniquet be applied?
8. True or False: A tourniquet should be loosened periodically to allow blood flow to the limb.
9. What time information must be marked on a tourniquet after application?
10. What is the maximum recommended time a tourniquet should remain in place before reassessment?
11. What is wound packing and when is it used?
12. Name two hemostatic agents approved for TCCC use.
13. How long should direct pressure be held after packing a wound with hemostatic gauze?
14. What is a junctional hemorrhage and why is it dangerous?
15. What junctional hemorrhage device is used at the inguinal (groin) area?
16. In the MARCH algorithm, after controlling massive hemorrhage, what is the next step?
17. What is a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) and when is it used?
18. What size NPA is generally recommended for adults in TCCC?
19. True or False: An NPA should be inserted in a casualty with suspected basilar skull fracture.
20. What is a surgical cricothyroidotomy and when is it performed in TCCC?
21. What position should an unconscious breathing casualty be placed in?
22. What does the 'R' in MARCH stand for, and what are you assessing?
23. What are the signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax?
24. How is a tension pneumothorax treated in TCCC?
25. What is an open (sucking) chest wound and how is it treated?
26. Why is a vented chest seal preferred over a fully occlusive dressing?
27. True or False: You should apply chest seals to both entry and exit wounds if present.
28. What does the 'C' in MARCH stand for, and what are you assessing?
29. What is the preferred IV fluid for resuscitation in TCCC?
30. What is the concept of permissive hypotension in TCCC?
31. What is Tranexamic Acid (TXA) and when should it be given?
32. What does the 'H' in MARCH stand for, and why is it critical?
33. What is the lethal triad of trauma?
34. Name three methods to prevent hypothermia in a casualty.
35. What are the three MEDEVAC precedence categories (urgency)?
36. What are the 9 lines of a MEDEVAC request (9-line)?
37. What does Line 3 of the 9-line MEDEVAC request specify?
38. What does Line 4 of the 9-line MEDEVAC request indicate?
39. What methods can be used to mark a MEDEVAC pickup site (Line 7)?
40. What is a TCCC Casualty Card (DD Form 1380) used for?
41. What medication is given for pain management in TCCC for a casualty who CAN fight?
42. What pain medication is given to a casualty who CANNOT fight?
43. True or False: Every Soldier should carry a tourniquet readily accessible on their person.
44. What is the difference between Tactical Field Care and Care Under Fire?
45. What should you do with a casualty's weapon and equipment during care?
46. What is the proper technique for a head-tilt chin-lift to open an airway?
47. What are the signs of inadequate breathing in a casualty?
48. How do you assess circulation using the AVPU scale?
49. What is an IO (intraosseous) infusion and when is it used?
50. True or False: Antibiotics should be given to all casualties with penetrating trauma.
51. What is a combat pill pack and what does it typically contain?
52. During TACEVAC, what additional capabilities are available compared to Tactical Field Care?
53. What is the proper application sequence if a casualty has both massive hemorrhage and an airway problem?
54. What percentage of preventable combat deaths are caused by hemorrhage?

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