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03/31/2010

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Term
What does the acronym DNBI stand for?
Definition
Disease and Non Battle Injury
Term
What is communicable disease?
Definition
Illness which can be transmitted from person-to-person or animal-to-person
Term
What are the classifications of communicable diseases?
Definition

A. respiratory

b. intestinal

c. venereal

d. insect-borne

e. mischellaneous

Term
Who is responsible for the health and sanitation of a unit
Definition
the commander
Term
What should you use to purify your canteen of water
Definition
iodine tablets or calcium hypochloride
Term
what is meant by potable water? palatable water?
Definition

a. potable water is safe to drink.

b. palatable water tastes good, but is not safe to drink.

Term
When troops are on the march, what type of latrine is used?
Definition
cat hole
Term
how deep do you dig a cat-hole latrine?
Definition
six to twelve inches
Term
when troops are on the march, how is garbage disposed of?
Definition
burial
Term

what are the two expedient methods used to dispose of garbage in the field.

 

Definition

a.  burial- if less than one week

b. incineration- if longer than one week

Term
what are some of the diseases that mosquitoes transmit?
Definition

a. malaria

b. yellow fever.

c. dengue

d. encephalitis

e. filariasis

Term
what is the preferred method for treating water?
Definition
iodine tablets
Term
how often should you wash your uniform when in the field?
Definition
every seven days minimum
Term
what is the most effective clothing repellent available
Definition
permethrin
Term
what are four of the ways to avoid being bitten by snakes
Definition

a. avoid swimming where snakes live

b. keep hands off rock ledges where snakes may be hiding or sunning.

c. look before sitting down.

d. sleep off the ground (if possible)

e. avoid walking about area betwee twilight and complete daylight (if possible)

f. avoid stopping near piles of brush, rocks or debris.

g. handle dead snakes from a distance

h. look before you step over large rocks or logs

i. turn items toward you when they have to be moved.

Term
when should you wash your hands in the field?
Definition

a. after using the latrine.

b. before eating

c. after eating

Term
what would the temperature be for heat category 5
Definition
ninety (90) degrees F and above
Term
what is the primary sign of insufficient water intake?
Definition
dark yellow urine
Term
what will be posted on a closed latrine?
Definition

closed latrine/garbage pit(date)

this is not done in combat areas

Term
name four of the special conditions to consider for modifying PT for soldiers at high risk of heat injuries
Definition

a. disease/injuries

b. recent (w/in 24 hrs) use of alcohol

c. overweight/unfit

d. over 40

e. fatigue/lack of sleep

f. on medication

g. previous heat injuries

h. lack of acclimatization

Term
name two times when water will be checked for chlorine residual?
Definition

a. when filling containers at awater distribution point

b. when containers arrive at unit area

c. when directed by medical authority

d. when treating a raw water supply

Term
who advises the commander concerning preventive medical measures that should be taken?
Definition
Unit Field Sanitation Team
Term
Where are field latrines located?
Definition
At least 100 yards downwind and downslope from food operations. At least 30 yards downslope from the water source.
Term
when should a straddle trench latrine be used?
Definition
on short bivouacs and Field training exercises
Term
what is a soakage pit used for?
Definition
to prevent accumulation of liquid waste
Term
when is a latrine closed?
Definition
when within 1 foot of the ground surface or when abandoned
Term
name three types of medical threats
Definition

a. heat

b. cold

c. anthropods and other animals

d. food/waterborne diseases

e. the unfit soldier

f. noise

g. toxic chemicals-non NBC

h. non battle injury

Term
name three ways to modify your BDUs in a hot weather climate?
Definition

a. unblouse pants from boots

b. remove shirt in shade (keep skin covered in sun.)

c. keep clothing loose at neck, wrists, and lower legs

Term
name three ways to protect against temporary effects of sleep loss?
Definition

a. watch out for mind playing tricks

b. stretch or get light exercise in place

c. dont trust memory- write things down

Term

what is a good indicator that it is too noisy?

 

Definition
you have to raise your voice to be understood
Term
name two symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
Definition

a. headache

b.sleepiness

c. coma

d. death

Term
how many heat categories/conditiosn are there?
Definition
five
Term
other than putting on more clothes(or boots) name three ways to help prevent cold weather injuries
Definition

a. wash feet daily

b. wear clean, dry socks

c. use warming areas

d. eat all meals

e. drink plenty of water

f. exercise big muscle groups and/or fingers and toes

Term
name four ways to help prevent insect/ bug infections
Definition

a. bathe/ shower

b. dont use cologne, perfume

c. wear clean uniforms

d. use bug spray

Term
name three ways to help reduce noise hazards
Definition

a. wear earplugs

b. wear aircraft/ wheeled vehicle helmets

c. avoid unnecessary exposure

d. clean hearing protectors

e. limit exposure

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