Army Deployed Medical Practice Test

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• How can oxygen therapy be delivered in a resource-limited field setting?
• What is a practical approach for ensuring consistent medical documentation in field operations?
• How should casualty handoffs and the evacuation chain be coordinated from a remote site?
• Which triage framework is commonly taught for field mass casualty events and what are the categories?
• Which of the following is NOT a risk of over-categorizing a casualty's injury status?
• During Care Under Fire, what is the final step after securing cover and threats are reduced?
• What is the FAST exam used for in austere settings?
• Which of the following would be considered a fracture indicator in an extremity?
• If a penetrating eye injury is suspected, you should perform a...
• If a casualty has a fracture that protrudes out of the skin what is your primary concern at this time?
• During reassessment of a wound, which finding would indicate progress?
• Under what circumstances is a cricothyrotomy performed in the field?
• What is the best method to control bleeding from an amputation?
• What is the first essential step in the field for contaminated wounds with no heavy bleeding?
• After splinting, what should be done regarding distal neurovascular status?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical evacuation criterion from a field medical unit?
• Which component of MARCH is addressed last?
• What is a basic, field-applicable method for ensuring safe drinking water?
• A penetrating open chest wound to the left side with no other injuries is not properly treated. What is the most likely outcome?
• If a casualty with a tourniquet is being evacuated, which action should you take first to manage life-threatening bleeding, if present?
• In Tactical Combat Casualty Care, MARCH stands for Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia/Head injury. What is its practical implication in the field?
• In a field scenario, a casualty not breathing after airway maneuver begins to breathe again after repositioning. How should they be triaged?
• What maintenance practices help ensure readiness of medical equipment in austere environments?
• Which factor is considered when deciding if a casualty can return to duty that reflects resource constraints?
• What element is essential for safe MEDEVAC landing zone operations?
• Why is meticulous field medical documentation important?
• What non-pharmacologic measure helps prevent DVT in limited-mobility casualties in the field?
• Which practice best improves the reliability and clarity of documentation in deployed settings?
• How should an impaled object in soft tissue be managed?
• In the field trauma primary survey, which element comes next after addressing airway and breathing?
• Why is limited field debridement performed?
• Which statement best describes a sign of an extremity fracture in the field?
• In Care Under Fire, what is the most critical action for a casualty with life-threatening bleeding?
• Which step is prioritized first when encountering a casualty under Care Under Fire?
• Which symptom is most characteristic of heat-related illness in its early stage?
• What is a common ocular injury in deployed environments, and how is it managed in the field?
• What does stock rotation in austere medical maintenance primarily aim to ensure?
• Which of the following options lists a set of equipment that is included in the JFAK?
• What is the purpose of stabilizing the cervical spine in a suspected head injury?
• Which measure most directly reduces vector-borne disease risk in deployment settings?
• What is the role of a supraglottic airway device (LMA) in field care?
• After direct pressure fails to control life-threatening bleeding from an extremity, what is the next recommended step?
• What ethical framework guides triage decisions during a MASCAL?
• Which is one phase of Tactical Combat Casualty Care?
• What is the initial management for heat stroke in the field?
• Burn coverage percentage documentation is recorded on which form?
• What is the role of a chest seal in field trauma care?
• Which component of MARCH focuses on preventing hypothermia and managing head injuries?
• In a Care Under Fire scenario with a casualty who has multiple injuries, what is the priority action?
• Which color tag indicates immediate priority in mass casualty triage?
• What is the recommended action for corneal abrasions in the field after initial management?
• In Care Under Fire, which action should precede any bleeding control when threats are present?
• Communication with the tactical leadership includes:
• For active warming of a hypothermic casualty, which description matches the correct application?
• In the ABCDE primary survey, what does the 'Disability' component assess?
• In cases of tetanus risk with uncertain vaccination status, which statement best describes prophylaxis?
• In Care Under Fire, what should you do first to maximize casualty survival?
• Which statement is NOT a typical evacuation criterion from a field medical unit?
• In a Care Under Fire scenario, what should you do first to maximize casualty survival?
• When removing/extracting a casualty from a unit-specific platform, what should be carried out as soon as you recognize the condition (even before finishing the extraction), if possible?
• What is the principle of resuscitation in hemorrhagic shock encountered in the field?
• What factors contribute to post-mission medical readiness for deployed troops?
• Which form is used to document field casualty care and treatment?
• What is the overarching objective of Army Deployed Medical practice?
• A casualty who can walk after chest seal placement should be monitored for which issue as you prepare for evacuation?
• What vector control measures should deployed personnel implement?
• Casualty monitoring during Tactical Field Care (TFC) should occur as follows:
• In a dirty battlefield wound with unknown vaccination history, what is the recommended tetanus prophylaxis?
• What information should be included in a handover to the receiving facility?
• What is the primary objective of hemorrhage control in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), and which device is first-line for severe extremity bleeding?
• During Tactical Field Care you should:
• What is the purpose of maintaining spine alignment during evacuation of suspected spinal injuries?
• Which sequence is correct for controlling life-threatening extremity hemorrhage in the field?
• How should an open chest wound be managed in the field?
• What is the primary purpose of meticulous field documentation?
• What oxygen delivery method is preferred for a casualty with suspected thoracic injury in the field?
• Which strategy supports balanced replacement in massive hemorrhage management?
• What is the primary survey sequence recommended for trauma in the field?
• What is a key preventive measure for heat-related illnesses in deployed troops?
• Where is needle decompression performed for suspected tension pneumothorax?
• What is the main purpose of the MEDEVAC system?
• In open abdominal wound management, which action is recommended for protruding organs?
• Which form is used to document casualty data, injuries, and medical interventions?
• When is intraosseous access preferred over IV in a deployed setting?
• Why is cold-chain management critical for vaccines in deployed operations?
• In Tactical Combat Casualty Care training, which concept is identified as the most important?
• What is the purpose of a chest seal when used on an open chest wound?
• How should spinal injuries be managed in the field?
• When operating under Care Under Fire, which action is performed first for a casualty with injuries?
• Which combination of vector-control measures should deployed personnel implement?
• Which airway adjunct is appropriate for an unconscious casualty with no gag reflex in austere settings?
• Which practice regarding IV fluids helps prevent hypothermia during field resuscitation?
• Which description best matches a third-degree burn appearance?
• Which of the following are symptoms listed within the MACE 2?
• Which of the following are signs of a suspected extremity fracture?
• Which documentation approach best ensures continuity of care during evacuation?
• What is the role of broad-spectrum antibiotics in battlefield wound management?
• The E-C technique is a way to secure a good seal using the BVM. E-C indicates how you place your fingers and thumbs to form the seal. Which statement best describes this technique?
• Before attempting to move an injured casualty during the CUF phase, you should consider the following to reduce the risk to rescuers.
• Where should a tourniquet be placed on a limb to maximize hemorrhage control?
• In care under fire, what is the primary life-saving action to address life-threatening hemorrhage?
• What is the main goal of spinal immobilization in field evacuation?
• A homeostatic agent and pressure dressing may not be used to control bleeding in which area?
• Which phase of Tactical Combat Casualty Care focuses on care during evacuation?
• In the AVPU scale, what does the 'V' indicate about responsiveness?
• What is the purpose of a vented chest seal in the field?
• Which type of fluid includes normal saline and lactated Ringer's?
• In the event of a chemical exposure, what is the first step in the medic's response?
• Which sign is associated with an early tension pneumothorax?
• In triage, what color tag indicates an Immediate (life-threatening) casualty?
• What symptom pattern is commonly associated with malaria?
• In a Tactical Field Care scenario in which an NPA has been inserted, how should you position the casualty when seeking medical aid?
• What is the sequence you should follow in Care Under Fire when threats are present and injuries exist?
• When should tranexamic acid (TXA) be administered in battlefield trauma?
• Identify three clinical signs of tension pneumothorax.
• When managing hypothermia in a trauma casualty, which provides external heating to the casualty?
• Which signs indicate a fracture?
• Which gauge needles are recommended for needle decompression in suspected tension pneumothorax?
• What is the immediate action if a casualty goes into cardiac arrest in the field?
• What is the recommended approach to rewarming frostbite in the field?
• You have applied a tourniquet to the casualty's left arm. Where should you write the time of application?
• Which of the following is listed as a symptom in MACE 2?
• What is the role of the medic during MEDEVAC handoffs?
• What is essential in field burn management to prevent infection?
• How can you differentiate heat stroke from heat exhaustion in the field?
• Which phase of Tactical Combat Casualty Care focuses on casualty assessment and wound management after movement from the point of injury?
• Which action is recommended to minimize interruptions during CPR in a field setting?
• In the E-C technique, which fingers form the 'E' portion of the seal?
• What is a key element of medical documentation in deployed operations?
• What is a common initial approach to managing acute gastroenteritis (traveler's diarrhea) in the deployed setting?
• Where should a tourniquet be applied to control bleeding from an amputation?
• When you review your equipment/supplies, some items have expired. What should you do?
• What is an advantage of a two-person supporting carry?
• In mass casualty triage, what do Yellow and Green tags indicate?
• What safety considerations apply when administering analgesia in the field?
• Which type of dressing requires pressure and helps form a blood clot to aid in bleeding control?
• The percentage of burn coverage over the body is recorded on the:
• Which phrase correctly expands the AVPU acronym used for rapid consciousness assessment?
• What measure provides the best chance to reverse the hypothermic process?
• The main factor for suspecting a tension pneumothorax is:
• When should a hemostatic dressing be used in field care?
• What does the ABCDE primary survey assess?
• How should an open abdominal wound be managed in the field?
• How should frostbite be managed in the field?
• Which statement best describes the E-C technique for sealing a bag-mask ventilation (BVM)?
• What is the recommended TXA dose and time window for battlefield trauma?
• What is a key purpose of wound irrigation in the field?
• What are the three phases of Tactical Combat Casualty Care?
• Why are broad-spectrum antibiotics started early in battlefield wounds?
• What are the three phases of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)?
• How should hypothermia be prevented and managed in a deployed casualty during resuscitation?
• In the HEADS injury evaluation, what does the 'A' stand for?
• What is the sequence you should follow in Care Under Fire when threats are present and injuries exist?
• Which field technique may be used if endotracheal intubation fails in a trauma patient?
• A penetrating chest wound should raise suspicion for which complication?
• What is the purpose of hemostatic dressings in the field?
• In deployed medical practice, which approach best addresses mental health?
• What is an indicator of shock in the Tactical Field Care setting?
• Which factor best guides antibiotic selection for battlefield wounds?
• Which of the following best describes the purpose of evacuation status in field documentation?
• Which items are often found in a CLS bag?
• You have applied a tourniquet to a casualty's leg. The casualty will be evacuated on a litter by ground ambulance. You should:
• What is a typical field approach to wounds that are contaminated but not actively bleeding heavily?
• Which action is correct when protecting a casualty with eye injury?
• A casualty with a penetrating chest wound is best managed by applying a chest seal to treat which wound type?
• In which environments does TCCC apply?
• Which action is the first-line management for life-threatening limb bleeding?
• Which action is prioritized first under Care Under Fire before addressing life-threatening bleeding?
• Why is a three-sided occlusive dressing used for open chest wounds?
• What is a common analgesic used in field trauma care?
• What splinting approach is appropriate for a suspected leg fracture in the field?
• When repositioning an unconscious casualty in Tactical Field Care that has an airway adjunct in place, which position is recommended?
• In trauma resuscitation, which pattern is recommended to improve outcomes compared with crystalloids alone?
• What PPE is typically used to protect medics during chemical exposure?
• What is a standard field approach to burn injuries?
• Extreme blood loss may lead to which type of shock?
• Which preventive medicine measures are essential for maintaining force health in deployment?
• What is the purpose of a field MEDEVAC landing zone protocol?
• Which method provides reliable vascular access when IV access is difficult in the field?
• When reassessing wounds, which of the following should be considered?
• What is the role of preventive medicine in deployed care beyond disease prevention?
• What is the first step of decontaminating a casualty exposed to chemical agents?
• How should pediatric casualties be dosed for medications in the field?
• What is the recommended storage temperature range for most vaccines in deployed settings?
• What is a key principle when treating casualties in remote or backward areas?
• How should a medic respond to potential chemical exposure in the field?
• What is a major benefit of immunization programs for deployed troops?
• In a casualty with suspected cervical spine injury who is unconscious, what airway management approach is preferred?
• Which medication(s) do not interfere with blood clot formation?
• In the Tactical Field Care context, which of the following is an indicator of shock?
• In a firefight, what is the recommended first action under Care Under Fire?
• When penetrating eye trauma due to shrapnel is suspected, what is critically important to prevent?
• Which malaria prophylaxis options are commonly used in deployed settings?
• Altered mental status in a trauma casualty can be caused by all of the following except which?
• What is a primary reason to perform wound irrigation promptly?
• Which degree of burn may appear dry or stiff with a variety of coloring?
• Which factors influence decision-making for returning a casualty to duty after injury in a deployed setting?
• What is the simplest field method to render water safe for drinking?
• What is the initial priority in a Care Under Fire situation for a casualty with multiple injuries?
• What criteria determine evacuation priority in a deployed setting?
• Which complication does a three-sided occlusive dressing help prevent for open chest wounds?
• Which phase focuses on evacuation in Tactical Combat Casualty Care?
• For a patient with suspected head injury and altered mental status, which field priorities should guide care?
• Signs of shock do not include which of the following?
• What is the field management approach for burn injuries?
• What is the standard field approach to dehydration management in pediatric patients?
• Which analgesic alternative may be used if first-line analgesic is contraindicated or unavailable?
• Hemostatic agents can be used to control bleeding in the:
• Which set of equipment is included in the JFAK?
• What is the initial treatment for mild dehydration in the field?
• What is the best field practice for wound irrigation?
• When implementing Care Under Fire procedures, which option is the correct sequence?
• A casualty has a tourniquet placed correctly and needs to be treated for hypothermia. Which choice represents the correct application of an active warming device?
• How should field medical facilities address environmental sanitation?
• In a Care Under Fire scenario, which sequence is correct for handling a casualty with multiple injuries?
• Why is over-resuscitation avoided in field management of hemorrhagic shock?
• Which antibiotic is found in the CWMP?
• You encounter a casualty with a complete amputation about 6 inches below the knee during care under fire. What is the correct immediate action?
• What is the recommended action for an impaled foreign object in soft tissue?
• How is a suspected tension pneumothorax treated in the field?
• What is the correct order of initial management steps for a burn in the field?
• In trauma airway management when endotracheal intubation fails, which option is considered a last-resort procedure?
• Which blood products are commonly used in military field resuscitation when available?
• Under Care Under Fire, what should you prioritize before addressing life-threatening bleeding?
• What are early signs of heat stroke?
• In the E-C technique, which fingers form the 'C' portion of the seal?
• Which phase of Tactical Combat Casualty Care comes after Care Under Fire?
• In selecting malaria prophylaxis in deployed settings, which factors influence the choice?
• If life-threatening external bleeding cannot be controlled by direct pressure, which step should be taken next?
• In a field scenario with a contaminated open fracture, which principle best guides initial antibiotic coverage?
• Which transfusion pattern is designed to prevent coagulopathy during massive hemorrhage?
• Using the AVPU method, a casualty who does not respond to questions in a loud voice but responds to pain by sternum rub is classified as?
• What is the next step in care after field wound care when nonviable tissue has been removed?
• Name two malaria prophylaxis options commonly used in deployed settings.