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| What does the acronym DNBI stand for? |
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Definition
| Disease and Non Battle Injury |
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Term
| What is communicable disease? |
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Definition
| Illness which can be transmitted from person-to-person or animal-to-person |
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| What are the classifications of communicable diseases? |
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Definition
A. respiratory
b. intestinal
c. venereal
d. insect-borne
e. mischellaneous |
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Term
| Who is responsible for the health and sanitation of a unit |
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Definition
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Term
| What should you use to purify your canteen of water |
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Definition
| iodine tablets or calcium hypochloride |
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Term
| what is meant by potable water? palatable water? |
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Definition
a. potable water is safe to drink.
b. palatable water tastes good, but is not safe to drink. |
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Term
| When troops are on the march, what type of latrine is used? |
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Definition
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Term
| how deep do you dig a cat-hole latrine? |
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Definition
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Term
| when troops are on the march, how is garbage disposed of? |
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Definition
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Term
what are the two expedient methods used to dispose of garbage in the field.
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Definition
a. burial- if less than one week
b. incineration- if longer than one week |
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Term
| what are some of the diseases that mosquitoes transmit? |
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Definition
a. malaria
b. yellow fever.
c. dengue
d. encephalitis
e. filariasis |
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Term
| what is the preferred method for treating water? |
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Definition
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Term
| how often should you wash your uniform when in the field? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the most effective clothing repellent available |
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Definition
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Term
| what are four of the ways to avoid being bitten by snakes |
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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. |
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Term
| when should you wash your hands in the field? |
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Definition
a. after using the latrine.
b. before eating
c. after eating |
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Term
| what would the temperature be for heat category 5 |
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Definition
| ninety (90) degrees F and above |
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Term
| what is the primary sign of insufficient water intake? |
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Definition
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Term
| what will be posted on a closed latrine? |
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Definition
closed latrine/garbage pit(date)
this is not done in combat areas |
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Term
| name four of the special conditions to consider for modifying PT for soldiers at high risk of heat injuries |
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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 |
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Term
| name two times when water will be checked for chlorine residual? |
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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 |
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Term
| who advises the commander concerning preventive medical measures that should be taken? |
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Definition
| Unit Field Sanitation Team |
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Term
| Where are field latrines located? |
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Definition
| At least 100 yards downwind and downslope from food operations. At least 30 yards downslope from the water source. |
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Term
| when should a straddle trench latrine be used? |
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Definition
| on short bivouacs and Field training exercises |
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Term
| what is a soakage pit used for? |
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Definition
| to prevent accumulation of liquid waste |
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Term
| when is a latrine closed? |
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Definition
| when within 1 foot of the ground surface or when abandoned |
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Term
| name three types of medical threats |
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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 |
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Term
| name three ways to modify your BDUs in a hot weather climate? |
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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 |
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Term
| name three ways to protect against temporary effects of sleep loss? |
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Definition
a. watch out for mind playing tricks
b. stretch or get light exercise in place
c. dont trust memory- write things down |
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Term
what is a good indicator that it is too noisy?
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Definition
| you have to raise your voice to be understood |
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Term
| name two symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning |
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Definition
a. headache
b.sleepiness
c. coma
d. death |
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Term
| how many heat categories/conditiosn are there? |
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Definition
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Term
| other than putting on more clothes(or boots) name three ways to help prevent cold weather injuries |
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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 |
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Term
| name four ways to help prevent insect/ bug infections |
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Definition
a. bathe/ shower
b. dont use cologne, perfume
c. wear clean uniforms
d. use bug spray |
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Term
| name three ways to help reduce noise hazards |
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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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