Combat Life Saver Exam

Front 1

Of the deaths that occur during ground combat, about what percent die before reaching a medical treatment facility?

Back 1

90%

Front 2

Your unit is in ground combat. You see a soldier fall as though he has been shot. Your primary duty is to:

Back 2

Continue firing at the enemy

Front 3

Of the following types of deaths occurring during ground combat and before reaching a medical treatment facility, select the type of preventable death from which more soldiers died.

Back 3

Bleeding from wounds to the extremities

Front 4

When performing care under fire, which of the following can be rendered before moving the casualty?

Back 4

Apply a tourniquet to control bleeding

Front 5

You and a casualty are under fire. The casualty is conscious and able to fire his weapon. What should you tell him to do?

Back 5

Return fire

Front 6

You and a casualty are under fire. The casualty has a severe wound to the arm. You can administer treatment without endangering the mission or yourself. What treatment should you administer?

Back 6

Tourniquet

Front 7

You have been wounded and are still under enemy fire. You are unable to return fire and there is no safe cover nearby. What should you do?

Back 7

Play dead

Front 8

You can move a casualty out of enemy fire. Should you try to retrieve his weapon also?

Back 8

Yes

Front 9

A nasopharyngeal air is inserted to maintain the casualty's airway as part of:

Back 9

Tactical field care

Front 10

What is in the combat pill pack that you and other soldiers carry in combat?

Back 10

Pain medication and antibiotics

Front 11

A casualty has a significant wound to his leg. The casualty is coherent and has a palpable radial pulse. The wound has been dressed and the bleeding is controlled. What should you do now?

Back 11

Initiate a saline lock

Front 12

Why must a penetrating chest wound be sealed?

Back 12

To keep air from entering through the wound

Front 13

You administer a combat pill pack to a casualty, you should use:

Back 13

The casualty's pack

Front 14

You are accompanying an unconscious casualty during evacuation. The casualty has an IV. What should you do?

Back 14

Monitor the casualty's IV

Front 15

You are going to the aid of an injured soldier. You are under fire. What should be your first action.

Back 15

Scan the area for possible dangers

Front 16

The casualty is lying on his back. You see a penetrating wound to the front of a casualty’s chest. Which of the following is true?

Back 16

You need to check for both entrance and exit wounds to the chest and seal both

Front 17

When should you plan how to move a wounded soldier out of enemy fire?

Back 17

Before you leave your place of safety to go to the wounded soldier

Front 18

You have reached a wounded casualty under fire. The casualty has a penetrating chest wound, is not breathing, and is making no effort to breathe. Which of the following is the proper procedure?

Back 18

Do not try to treat the casualty

Front 19

You are determining the casualty's level of responsiveness. The casualty tells you that he has been shot. Should you test the casualty's responsiveness to pain?

Back 19

No, you already have sufficient information to make a determination that the casualty is alert

Front 20

When evaluating a casualty, the casualty should be in what position?

Back 20

On his back (supine)

Front 21

Which of the following should you treat first if exposed to enemy fire?

Back 21

Severe bleeding

Front 22

Which of the following should you treat first if you and the casualty are in a protected area?

Back 22

Breathing difficulties with a penetrating chest wound

Front 23

How does evaluation and treatment of a casualty in a secure situation differ from that in a combat (under fire) situation?

Back 23

In a secure environment, the enemy situation will not be a factor. This will allow you to focus more on the evaluation, treatment ,and evacuation of the casualty
(para 2-8c)

Front 24

What are the three principal preventable causes of death on the battlefield?

Back 24

1 - Severe bleeding from an arm or leg wound.
2 - Collapsed lung (tension pneumothorax).
3 - Blockage of the nose and throat from an injury to the face.

Front 25

What are three situations in which you would not treat a casualty?

Back 25

1 - Your own life is in imminent danger.
2 - There are other casualties in the area who require treatment more urgently.
3 - The casualty does not have vital signs.
4 - The casualty’s injury is not survivable.
5 - Your combat duties do not allow you to treat the casualty.

Front 26

You find a soldier who appears to be unconscious. Which of the following should be your first action in rendering aid to this person?

Back 26

Call out, "Are you okay?" and gently shake his shoulder

Front 27

You are going to check the casualty to see if he is breathing. How should you position the casualty?

Back 27

On his back

Front 28

Which method of opening the airway is preferred if you believe that the casualty has an injured neck or spine?

Back 28

Jaw thrust

Front 29

In the head-tilt/chin-lift method of opening a casualty's airway, one hand is used to press on his forehead. How is the thumb on the opposite hand used?

Back 29

Keep the casualty's lower lip depressed, if needed

Front 30

When performing the head-tilt/chin-lift method of opening a casualty's airway, you __________ allow your fingers to press deeply in the soft tissues under the chin.

Back 30

Should not

Front 31

When performing a jaw thrust on a casualty lying on the ground, your elbows should be resting on the:

Back 31

Ground

Front 32

When rolling a casualty, one of your hands is used to support the casualty's head and neck. What should you do with the other hand.

Back 32

Reach across the casualty's chest, grab under the casualty's arm, and pull the casualty toward you.

Front 33

When you check for breathing, you should:

Back 33

1 - Watch the casualty's chest to see if it rises and falls.
2 - Listen for sounds of breathing.
3 - Feel for any exhaled breath blowing against your face.

Front 34

What are three indicators that a nasopharyngeal airway should be inserted?

Back 34

1 - Casualty is unconscious
2 - Casualty's respiration rate is less than 2 breaths every 15 seconds.
3 - Casualty is making snoring or gurgling sounds.

Front 35

What should you do with the nasopharyngeal tube before inserting it into the casualty's nostril?

Back 35

Lubricate the outside of the tube with antibacterial ointment.
Rub the outside of the tube with an iodine solution.
Pour alcohol through the inside of the tube.
Lubricate the outside of the tube with water or sterile lubricating jelly.
e. None of the above; the tube is inserted as is.

Front 36

Normally, the nasopharyngeal tube is inserted into the casualty's _______ nostril.

Back 36

Right

Front 37

You are inserting a nasopharyngeal tube into the casualty's nostril when resistance is met. What should you do?

Back 37

Remove the tube and insert it into the other nostril

Front 38

Upon successfully inserting a nasopharyngeal airway, the flange of the airway should be:

Back 38

Against the outer part of the casualty's nostril

Front 39

You have inserted a nasopharyngeal airway. How should you position the casualty?

Back 39

on his side