MCRP 4-11.1D, FIELD HYGIENE AND SANITATION; CHAPTER 2

Question 1

What factors can affect heat injuries?

Answer 1

Physical activity, clothing worn, warm weather, high humidity, sunlight

Question 2

What does dehydration lead to?

Answer 2

heat stress, increased susceptivility to heat injury, reduced work performance, and degraded mission capability

Question 3

Significan heat acclimation requires how long?

3-5 days

Answer 3

3-5 days

Question 4

Full acclimatization can take up to how long?

Answer 4

2 weeks

Question 5

Depending on heat/activity level, you may need to drink how much water?
1/2-1 1/4 quarts per hour

Answer 5

1/2-1 1/4 quarts per hour

Question 6

One salt tablet increases water requirements by at least what?

Answer 6

At least one pint

*May cause vomiting

Question 7

What minimum SPF is recommended for sunscreen?

Answer 7

at least SPF 15

Question 8

What are the two types of cold injuries?

Answer 8

Freezing and Non-Freezing

Question 9

What are the nonfreezing cold injuries?

Answer 9

Chilblain
Trench Foot
Immersion Foot

Question 10

Trench foot is usually associated with what?

Answer 10

Immobilization of the foot

Question 11

The body loses large amounts of heat through what body part?

Answer 11

The head

Question 12

T/F: Frostbitten areas can be rubbed to warm?

Answer 12

False…will cause more damage

Question 13

What is the preffered method of water treatment?

Iodine tablets

Answer 13

Iodine tablets

Question 14

What are the heat categories?

Answer 14

1: 78-81.9
2(green): 82-84.9
3(yellow): 85-87.9
4(red): 88-89.9
5(black): >90

Question 15

What are the Biological/Radiological Hazards?

Answer 15

Medical waste,
Medical research materials,
Radioactive isotopes,
Nuclear Power Plant substances,
Depleated uranium

Question 16

What does chapter 2 cover?

Answer 16

Individual Preventive Medicine Measures