Individual Preventive Medicine Countermeasurers

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  1. A soldier says, "Don't worry about cold injuries when the temperature is above freezing. Is he correct?

    2. Your answer:
    yes
    no, cold injuries can occur when the temperature is as high as 40 degrees F
    no, cold injuries can occure when the temperature is as high as 35 degrees F
    no, cold injuries can occur when the temperature is as high as 50 degrees F

  2. A person who has previously suffered cold injuries needs to take _______ than normal precaustions against cold.

    3. Your answer:
    greater
    less

  3. In cold weather, you should:

    4. Your answer:
    increase your intake of alcoholic beverages
    exercise your muscles
    reduce the amount of fod you eat
    reduce the amount of water you drink

  4. When workng in cold weather, you should:

    5. Your answer:
    wear your clothing in loose layers
    wear one layer of tight-fitting and one layer of loose-fitting clothing
    wear you clothing as tight-fitting as possible
    put on extra clothing when you are going to perform strenuous work

  5. Which of the followng is a procedure to protect your feet in cold weather?

    6. Your answer:
    do not wear overshoes
    change your socks during rest breaks
    wear five pairs of socks at one time
    lace your boots tightly

  6. Which of the following is/are signs of cold injury?

    7. Your answer:
    responses a, b, and c
    responses a and c only
    a gray area on the face of a dark-skinned individual
    a pale, waxy area on the face of a light-skinned individual
    a read area on the face of a light-skinned individual

  7. One of your hands is becoming numb. What measure can you take to prevent serious cold injury?

    8. Your answer:
    remove your glove and rub your hand in the snow
    keep your glove on and rub your hand in the snow
    remove your glove and soak your hand in gasoline or kerosene
    remove your glove and put your hand under your shirt

  8. Darker than normal urine is an indication that you:

    9. Your answer:
    need less salt with your meals
    are drinking too much water
    are not drinking enough water
    need more salt with your meals

  9. You are preparing to attack as enemy-held position. Should you drink extra water before the attack?

    10. Your answer:
    yes, the water will help you keep physically strong and mentally sharp during the attack
    yes, the water will act as a defense against chemical agent poisoning
    no, the water will make you sluggish
    no, the water will make you more likely o be overcome by chemical agents used against you

  10. You are working very hard in a hot environment. How muchwater should you drink?

    11. Your answer:
    at lease one canteen (one quart) every two hours
    at least one canteen (one quart) every hour
    enough so that you remain slightly thirsty
    enough so that you are not thirsty

  11. When you are working in hot weather, the loss of salt from the body can result in heat injuries. What is the best way of replacing the salt that your body loses?

    12. Your answer:
    dissolve one packet of salt from your rations in your canteen and repeat each time your refill your canteen
    eat three full meals each day
    taking one salt tablet for each hour that you work
    eat table salt freely while you work

  12. Which of teh following work procedures is/are correct when you are in a hot environment?

    13. Your answer:
    avoid working in the shade
    when your leader calls a rest break, continue to work if you are not too tired
    take rest breaks regardless of the tactical situation
    take your rest break in a shady area
    all of the above are correct work procedures

  13. When working in a hot environment, you should wear your uniform so that is is:

    14. Your answer:
    loose-fitting
    tight-fitting

  14. Malaria is a disease that is transmitted by:

    15. Your answer:
    mosquitoes
    mites
    ticks
    fleas
    lice

  15. Which one of the following gives the best instructions for applying insect repellent?

    16. Your answer:
    apply repellent to all exposed skin areas and apply extra repellent to your eyelids and other skin near the eyes
    apply repellent in the morning and do not apply additional repellent during the day
    apply repellent to all exposed skin areas other than the skin immediately around the eyes
    apply repellent to the soles of your boots

  16. When performing outdoor work in an insect-infested area, you should:

    17. Your answer:
    take off your shirt
    blouse your uniform inside your boots
    remove your headgear
    roll up your shirtsleeves

  17. You have lost your supply of malaria pills. Should you see your NCO about being resupplied with the pills?

    18. Your answer:
    no
    yes

  18. If possible, you should bathe:

    19. Your answer:
    daily
    twice a week
    weekly
    twice a month

  19. When performing strenuous work in an insect-infested area, you should reapply insect repellent

    20. Your answer:
    every 30 minutes
    every hour
    every 6 hours
    once per day

  20. Malaria pills are usually taken:

    21. Your answer:
    immediately upon waking up
    at mealtime
    just before going to sleep

  21. Wash your uniform at least:

    22. Your answer:
    weekly
    monthly
    every two months
    daily

  22. You are a member of a small group of combat soldiers in a foreign country. Your team has exhausted its supply of water and the climate is very hot. There is a clear stream nearby, but you do not know if the water in the stream is safe to drink. One soldier says that he knows of a nearby village. What should your group do?

    23. Your answer:
    use the water in the stream as is
    use the water from the stream, but disinfect the water before drinking it
    do without water until you meet some other soldiers who have water that is safe to drink
    go to the village and use its water as is since it will be safe to drink

  23. A soldier says, "I can safely be bought from civiliansources becasue freezing kills the disease-causing bacteria." Is he right?

    24. Your answer:
    yes
    no

  24. You have filled a one-quart canteen with water of unknown quality. How many iodine tablets should you put into the canteen.

    25. Your answer:
    two
    four
    five
    one
    three

  25. You have added iodine tablet(s) to the water in your canteen in order to purify the water. What should you do next?

    26. Your answer:
    drink the water
    shake the water in the canteen
    wait five minutes, then shake the water in the canteen
    wait wtenty minutes, then shake the water in the canteen
    wait one hour, then shake the water in the canteen

  26. Washing your hands before eating is expecially important in the prevention of:

    27. Your answer:
    respiratory diseases
    insect-borne diseases
    intestinal diseases
    venereal diseases

  27. Before you purify water, you should check the color of your iodine tablets. Use only those tablets that are still:

    28. Your answer:
    white
    orange
    gray
    black

  28. When you wash your hands, you should wash them for at least:

    29. Your answer:
    30 seconds
    1 minute
    15 seconds
    3 minutes

  29. Which of the following is a recommended action for disposing of food waste in the field?

    30. Your answer:
    place in a plastic bag and place it under a bush with the other soldiers' bags
    locate an area 100 feet from the camp and spread the food waste on the ground so that the local animals will eat the food
    bury the food waste to prevent flies from feeding on the waste

  30. In high steady-state noise level arease which of the following actions should you take to protect against hearing loss?

    31. Your answer:
    limit time in hazardous noise areas
    wear ear canel caps
    wear specialized vehicle headgear
    all of the above
    nove of the above
    responses b and c only

  31. Which of the following listed actions is not an action done to prevent skin infections?

    32. Your answer:
    shave facial hair
    use perfumed soaps and eminine deodorants
    wear loose fitting clothing
    bathe ferquently

  32. When in the field you should do which of the following?

    33. Your answer:
    reduce congestion and swelling in your feet by standing and shifting your weight from one foot to the other foot
    wear socks that are free of holes and/or knotty darns
    wear brand new footwear to ensure durability during the field exercise

  33. Is it possible to practice good oral hygiene in a field environment?

    34. Your answer:
    yes
    no

  34. You have a respiratory disease. Which of the following is not a proper measure to protect other soldiers from atching the disease?

    35. Your answer:
    allow fresh air into your fighting position
    avoid clse contact with other soldiers
    avoid going on sick call
    avoid lending personal items to other soldiers

  35. Which of the following will not help prevent a female from contracting a venereal disease?

    36. Your answer:
    avoiding sexual intercourse
    having the male use a condom during sexual intercourse
    administering a vaginal douche immediately after sexual intercourse

  36. A male with AIDS can spread the disease:

    37. Your answer:
    only to other males with whom he has sexual contact
    only to females with whom he has sexual contact
    to both males and females with whom he has sexual contact

  37. The use of a condom during sexual intercourse will help to protect a male from syphilis

    38. Your answer:
    the statement is false
    the statement is true

  38. The use of a condom during sexual intercourse will help to protect a female from syphilis

    39. Your answer:
    the statement is true
    the statement is false

  39. The use of a condom during sexual intercourse will help to protect male from AIDS

    40. Your answer:
    the statement is false
    the statement is true

  40. The use of a condom during sexual intercourse will help to protect a female from AIDS

    41. Your answer:
    the statement is true
    the statement is false

  41. For a bivouac of 1-3 days what method is recommended forn human waste disposal?

    42. Your answer:
    cat-hole latrine
    straddle trench latrine
    deep pit latrine

  42. What is the DOD policy on smoking in the workplace?

    43. Your answer:
    smoking will be permitted in the restrooms
    smoke breaks may be taken at the individual workstation
    the workplace will be smoke free
    smoke breaks are scheduled for 10 minutes every two hours

  43. Which of the following is the correct statement about physical responses caused by tobacco use?

    44. Your answer:
    the soldier has decreased hand-eye coordination
    the soldier has better night vision
    the soldier can better endure colder climates when smoking
    the soldier has decreased number of injuries

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