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Combat Medic 68W: Fieldcraft 2 Exam C168W144 2024/2025 graded A+ by experts
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Combat Medic 68W: Fieldcraft 2 ExamC168W144
Cranium - ANSMedical name for the skull
encases and protects brain tissue - ANSFunction of the cranium
Parietal, Temporal, Sphenoid, cribform plate, frontal, occipital, - ANSBones that fuse together to
form the cranium
foramen magnum - ANSThe primary opening through which pressure can be released, located
at the base of the skull, where the spinal cord passes through
controls all bodily functions and processes - ANSFunction of the brain
Mandible - ANSMedical name for lower jaw bone
Maxillae - ANSMedical name for fused bones of the upper jaw
zygomatic bones - ANSMedical name for cheekbones
Nasal bone - ANSProvides some of the structure of the nose
Meninges - ANSName of the three membranes that cover the brain
Dura mater - ANSThe outermost brain membrane and most resilient
Arachnoid - ANSCenter layer membrane of the brain
Pia mater - ANSThe thin most inner layer brain membrane
Cerebrum - ANSThe largest part of the brain, houses sensory functions, motor functions, and
higher intellectual functions such as intelligence and memory
Cerebellum - ANSPart of the brain that controls primitive functions, coordination, and balance
Brain stem - ANSPart of the brain that controls body functions such as cardio-respiratory
functions
In the ventricles of the brain - ANSWhere is cerebrospinal fluid produced?
, Linear skull fractures - ANSSkull fractures that transverse the the full thickness of the skull
Linear skull fracture - ANSType of fractures that account for 80% of skull fractures
Depressed skull fractures - ANSType of skull fracture in which fragments of the bone are driven
toward underlying tissue
Closed - ANSWhich type of depressed skull fracture increases the risk for intracranial
hematoma?
Basilar skull fracture - ANSFracture on the floor of the cranium
Basilar skull fracture - ANSWhat type of fracture should be suspected if casualty has CSF
draining from nostrils and ears, Periorbital ecchymosis (raccoon eyes), and ecchymosis behind
the ears (battle's sign)?
Nasal fracture - ANSType of fracture if the casualty has epistaxis, edema, ecchymosis, nasal
deformity, and crepitus?
Mandible fracture - ANSType of fracture in which the casualty complains of teeth "not fitting
together"
Mid-face fractures - ANSType of fracture in which the casualty presents asymmetrical or
flattened face
Evidence of head injury - ANSContraindication for nasopharyngeal airway?
Hyperventilation - ANSWhat should be avoided when managing breathing for casualties with
suspected head injuries?
20 breaths per minute - ANSWhat is the ventilation rate of a casualty with suspected increased
intracranial pressure?
Can contribute to ischemia through vasoconstriction - ANSWhat can hyperventilation do to
casualties with a TBI?
Yes, if they can vocalize pain then the TBI is not severe enough to be further damaged by pain
meds - ANSIf the patient can vocalize their head pain should the medic give pain medication?
Morphine - ANSPain medication that should be avoided with TBI casualties
Fentanyl and Ketamine - ANSTwo pain medications that can make a moderate to severe TBI
worse but can be used for mild TBI?
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