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COMBAT MEDIC 68W FIELDCRAFT 2 EXAM C168W144
EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 ALL 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
Type of fracture in which the casualty presents asymmetrical or flattened face - ANSWER-Mid- face fractures
Contraindication for nasopharyngeal airway? - ANSWER-Evidence of head injury
What should be avoided when managing breathing for casualties with suspected head injuries?
- ANSWER-Hyperventilation
What is the ventilation rate of a casualty with suspected increased intracranial pressure? - ANSWER-20 breaths per minute
What can hyperventilation do to casualties with a TBI? - ANSWER-Can contribute to ischemia through vasoconstriction
If the patient can vocalize their head pain should the medic give pain medication? - ANSWER- Yes, if they can vocalize pain then the TBI is not severe enough to be further damaged by pain meds 1 / 3
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Pain medication that should be avoided with TBI casualties - ANSWER-Morphine
Two pain medications that can make a moderate to severe TBI worse but can be used for mild TBI? - ANSWER-Fentanyl and Ketamine
Type of bandage that can be used to keep pressure off of a depressed or open skull fracture - ANSWER-A kerlix "Donut"
"Raccoon eyes" indicates what kind of skull fracture? - ANSWER-Basilar
Difference in pupil size that is considered abnormal? - ANSWER-Greater than 1 mm
Position to transport a casualty with suspected TBI? - ANSWER-Supine position and tilt the casualty towards the side of injury to allow for drainage
What type of classification should a casualty be if they have suspected TBI? - ANSWER-Urgent Surgical
Definition of a traumatic brain injury - ANSWER-An injury to the brain resulting from an external force and/or acceleration/deceleration mechanism from an event 2 / 3
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Is loss of consciousness required to diagnose a concussion - ANSWER-No
What is required to make a definitive diagnosis of a TBI level? - ANSWER-CT or MRI scan
What type of problems can a TBI cause in a casualty? - ANSWER-Physical, cognitive, emotional, and social
Components of a Mild TBI - ANSWER-Confused and disoriented state for *less* *than* 24 hours, loss of consciousness for *up* *to* 30 minutes, memory loss lasting *less* *than* 24 hours
Components of a Moderate TBI - ANSWER-Confused and disoriented state for *more* *than* 24 hours, loss of consciousness for *more* *than* 30 minutes but *less* *than* 24 hours, memory loss lasting *more* *than* 24 hours but *less* *than* 7 days
Components of a Severe TBI - ANSWER-*Closed* or *Open* injuries, Confused and disoriented state for *more* *than* 24 hours, loss of consciousness lasting *more* *than* 7 days
Intracranial hematoma, epidural hematoma, subdural hematoma, cerebral contusions, and subarachnoid hemorrhage are considered what? - ANSWER-Traumatic brain injuries
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