COMBAT MEDIC FIELDCRAFT EXAM
WITH SOLUTIONS
Tactical indications for C-spine precautions - Solution Motor vehicle
crashes, falls greater than 15 feet, IED blast involving and MRAP vehicle
Three types of blast injuries - Solution primary, secondary, tertiary
Single biggest obstacle to the Combat Medic's ability to provide care -
Solution Enemy fire
Who makes the decision to extract casualties - Solution The tactical leader
Technical name for a Combat Casualty Care card - Solution DD Form
1380
What is a WALK kit? - Solution Warrior Aid and Litter Kit
Medications given for casualty with mild to moderate pain and is still able to
fight: Option 1 - Solution 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 - Solution 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 - Solution 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 - Solution Morphine 5 mg IV/IO
Always used when administering morphine - Solution Narcan 0.4 mg IV/IM
