Combat Medic 68W: Fieldcraft 2 Exam C168W144/128 Practice Questions

The primary role of a Combat Medic 68W in a field environment is to provide emergency medical care to soldiers on the battlefield, including trauma care, basic life support, and evacuation coordination.

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MARCH stands for Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, and Hypothermia/Head injury.

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A Combat Medic should address a massive hemorrhage by applying a tourniquet, direct pressure, or hemostatic agents to control bleeding as quickly as possible.

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Indications for the use of an NPA include unconscious patients who are breathing but have an obstructed airway due to the tongue or other soft tissues.

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The correct procedure for applying a tourniquet involves placing it 2-3 inches above the bleeding site, tightening it until the bleeding stops, and securing it in place. Document the time of application.

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The first step in managing a casualty with a suspected spinal injury is to stabilize the head and neck to prevent further injury, followed by assessing airway, breathing, and circulation.

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To perform a needle decompression, insert a 14-gauge needle into the second intercostal space at the midclavicular line on the affected side, ensuring the needle is perpendicular to the chest wall.

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Signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock include rapid pulse, low blood pressure, pale and clammy skin, confusion, and decreased urine output.

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