Western front Flashcards
What was the primary role of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) during WW1?
To provide medical care and support to British soldiers.
True or False: The use of antiseptics was common in WW1 medical treatment.
True
What was the significance of the Thomas splint in WW1?
It greatly improved the treatment of fractured limbs and reduced mortality rates.
Fill in the blank: _______ was invented to treat gas gangrene in WW1.
Penicillin
What type of injuries were most common among soldiers in WW1?
Gunshot wounds and shrapnel injuries.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major advancement in surgical techniques during WW1? A) Blood transfusion B) Amputation C) Laparotomy D) None of the above
A) Blood transfusion
What was the purpose of the Casualty Clearing Stations (CCS)?
To provide immediate care and stabilize wounded soldiers before evacuation.
True or False: The use of X-rays was first utilized during WW1.
True
What was the main cause of death from wounds in WW1?
Infection.
Fill in the blank: _______ was a common psychological condition treated during WW1.
Shell shock
What were ‘ambulance trains’ used for in WW1?
To transport wounded soldiers from the front lines to hospitals.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a common medical treatment for soldiers with trench foot? A) Amputation B) Warm baths C) Antibiotics D) None of the above
B) Warm baths
What was the role of nurses in WW1 medical treatment?
To provide care and support for wounded soldiers in hospitals and on the front lines.
True or False: The introduction of blood banks occurred during WW1.
True
What was the main purpose of the Medical Corps in the British Army during WW1?
To ensure the health and medical readiness of soldiers.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a method used to prevent gangrene in wounded soldiers.
tetanus vaccine
What was the impact of the war on advancements in medical technology?
It accelerated developments in surgery, anesthesia, and wound care.
Multiple Choice: Which surgical procedure became more common due to the nature of injuries in WW1? A) Appendectomy B) Craniotomy C) Amputation D) None of the above
C) Amputation
True or False: Morphine was widely used for pain management during WW1.
True
What was the role of the Royal Army Medical Corps’ Field Ambulance units?
To provide frontline medical care and evacuation.
Fill in the blank: _______ was a significant challenge for medical staff due to the conditions in the trenches.
Hygiene
What was the main goal of the British medical treatment strategy during WW1?
To save lives and reduce disability among soldiers.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following conditions did not commonly affect soldiers in WW1? A) Trench fever B) Malaria C) Tuberculosis D) Influenza
B) Malaria
True or False: Amputations were often performed without anesthesia during WW1.
False
What was the significance of the ‘Evacuation Chain’ in WW1?
It was a system to transport wounded soldiers from the front lines to medical facilities.
