ALPHA
Historically, what percentage of military hospital admissions has been from disease and non-battle injuries rather than combat injuries?
25%
50%
More than 75%
More than 75%
Any of several intestinal disorders usually caused by infection and characterized by stomach pain and diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood?
Dysentery
personal hygiene
sanitation
disinfect
Dysentery
Which of the following does NOT promote mental and physical well-being?
Before attacking a problem, avoid it and see if it goes away.
Develop a hobby.
Do not use tobacco alcohol or other drugs.
Before attacking a problem, avoid it and see if it goes away.
Poor personal hygiene can result in an infestation of _____, tiny, wingless parasitic insects that live in the hair of warm blooded animals.
Lice
Ticks
Scabies
Fleas
Lice
How should food be cooked to eliminate germs?
Low temperatures
High temperatures
Slow and low.
High temperatures
A temporary camp or shelter:
Ampule
Chlorine
Galvanized
Iodine
Bivouac
Bivouac
You notice your group is irritable and you since they are under considerable stress. As their leader, what are some things you can do to reduce the stress?
Manage your own personal stress.
Offer constructive criticism.
Allow the group to participate in making decision decisions.
Manage your own personal stress.
What is the recommended MINIMUM length of time in seconds for adequate handwashing?
20
30
45
60
30
Dust, sweat, and other secretions encourage germs to:
Lessen
Dissipate
Evaporate
Multiply
Multiply
Sanitizing the hands is especially important following which of these actions?
Eating
Using the toilet
Preparing food
Handling machinery
Using the toilet
A severe, recurring, headache, usually affecting only one side of the head, characterized by sharp pain and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances?
Dilated
Generalized
Fight or flight response
Migraine
Migraine
Which one of these physical responses is a result of stress?
Decreased heart and breathing rates
Increased blood flow to the muscles and brain
Activation of the immune system
Contracted pupils
Increased blood flow to the muscles and brain
When in the field, what is the preferred method of treating unpurified water?
Iodine tablets
Tincture of iodine
Chlorine
Iodine tablets
All of the following actions are effective in preventing food poisoning except which one?
Using wooden chopping blocks instead of ones made of plastic
Cooking food at adequately high temperatures
Washing clothes, towels, and utensils frequently
Carefully handling high risk foods, such as poultry and eggs
Using wooden chopping blocks instead of ones made of plastic
Eager, often agitated desire; one's angst or apprehension to make a good impression:
Depression
Meditation
Visualization
Manic-depressive illness
Anxiety
Anxiety
Which of these is NOT generally a symptom of depression?
Disorganization
Anhedonia
Feelings of hopelessness
Heightened powers of concentration
Heightened powers of concentration
What is the best way to prevent germs on your mess kit?
Rinse with unpurified water
Leave and direct sunlight
Coat utensils with mud
Use a disinfectant solution
Use a disinfectant solution
Which of the following suggestions will help optimize sleep and alertness in the field?
Several days before you go, shorten the amount of sleep you allow yourself.
Avoid taking cat naps since they will make you groggy and impede your performance for a long time after you wake up.
Learn and practice relaxation techniques to help you stay alert during those stretches of watch.
Share tasks with other cadets so that everyone can receive adequate amounts of sleep.
Share tasks with other cadets so that everyone can receive adequate amounts of sleep.
Psychiatric disorder characterized by an inability to concentrate; insomnia, loss of appetite, anhedonia; feelings of extreme sadness, guilt, helplessness, and hopelessness; thoughts of death:
Depression
Meditation
Visualization
Manic-depressive illness
Anxiety
Depression
Which one of the suggestions about managing stress is LEAST effective?
Be very critical of yourself so that you can show your best face to others and prevent criticism.
Except the inevitability of stressful situations and resolved to control your reaction to them.
Face problems as they occur instead of putting them off and prolonging your anxiety.
Every day do something that you find relaxing even if you have a heavy agenda or busy schedule.
Be very critical of yourself so that you can show your best face to others and prevent criticism.