Tactical indications for C-spine precautions - Correct Answer Motor
vehicle crashes, falls greater than 15 feet, IED blast involving and MRAP
vehicle
Three types of blast injuries - Correct Answer primary, secondary, tertiary
Single biggest obstacle to the Combat Medic's ability to provide care -
Correct Answer Enemy fire
Who makes the decision to extract casualties - Correct Answer The
tactical leader
Technical name for a Combat Casualty Care card - Correct Answer DD
Form 1380
,What is a WALK kit? - Correct Answer Warrior Aid and Litter Kit
Medications given for casualty with mild to moderate pain and is still able to
fight: Option 1 - Correct Answer Acetaminophen (650 mg) and
Meloxicam (Mobic) (15mg)
Medications given for casualty with moderate to severe pain. Casualty is
NOT in shock or respiratory distress AND casualty is NOT at significant risk of
developing either condition: Option 2 - Correct Answer Oral
transmuccosal fentanyl citrate (OTFC) 800 micrograms
Medications given for moderate to severe pain. Casualty IS in hemorrhagic
shock or respiratory distress OR casualty IS at significant risk for either
condition: Option 3 - Correct Answer Ketamine 50 mg IM/IN or Ketamine
20 mg slow IV or IO. End treatment with development of nystagmus (rythmic
back and forth movement of the eyes)
Alternative medication to ketamine - Correct Answer Morphine 5 mg
IV/IO
, Always used when administering morphine - Correct Answer Narcan 0.4
mg IV/IM
Medication given for soldiers with nausea or vomiting - Correct Answer
Zofran (Ondansetron) 4-8 mg IV/IM/IO
What should be done prior to administering opioids or ketamine? - Correct
Answer Document mental status
What can Ketamine and OTFC potentially due to severe TBI? - Correct
Answer Worsen the injury
What are antibiotics recommended for? - Correct Answer All penetrating
wounds
Antibiotic given to patient if ABLE to take PO - Correct Answer
Moxifloxacin (400 mg once daily)
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