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Medical Skills & Combat Medicine Flashcards

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  1. When treating a casualty with a tension pneumothorax, where should you perform a needle chest decompression?

    Answer: 2nd intercostal space, midclavicular line

    Needle decompression is performed at the 2nd intercostal space, midclavicular line, on the affected side.

  2. Which sign is NOT a classic indicator of tension pneumothorax in a combat casualty?

    Answer: Bradycardia

    Tension pneumothorax classically causes tachycardia (not bradycardia), along with absent breath sounds, tracheal deviation away from the affected side, and JVD.

  3. A casualty has a sucking chest wound. After applying a vented chest seal, the casualty deteriorates with worsening respiratory distress. What is the next step?

    Answer: Burp or remove the chest seal and reassess

    If a casualty deteriorates after a chest seal is applied, a tension pneumothorax may be developing and the seal should be burped or removed to allow air to escape.

  4. What is the preferred airway adjunct for an unconscious combat casualty who has no gag reflex?

    Answer: Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)

    An oropharyngeal airway (OPA) is preferred for unconscious casualties without a gag reflex because it maintains an open airway without risk of stimulating vomiting.

  5. In TCCC, what does the mnemonic MARCH stand for?

    Answer: Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia/Head injury

    MARCH stands for Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, and Hypothermia/Head injury — the TCCC treatment priority sequence.

  6. A combat casualty has an amputation below the knee with uncontrolled hemorrhage. Where should you place the tourniquet?

    Answer: 2–3 inches above the amputation site

    A tourniquet should be placed 2–3 inches proximal (above) the injury site to compress the vessels supplying blood to the wound.

  7. When using the Combat Gauze for wound packing, how long should direct pressure be held after packing?

    Answer: 3 minutes

    TCCC guidelines specify holding firm direct pressure for at least 3 minutes after packing a wound with Combat Gauze to allow the hemostatic agent to work.