Fieldcraft-Preventative Medicine

Personal hygiene items should include the following items.

Select all that apply

• Soap

• Notebook

• Hand Sanitizer

• Wristwatch

• Lip Balm

What are the three barriers to stop the transmission of disease identified on the “F” diagram?

• Water, sanitation and hygiene

• 1. Facemasks, Footwear, and Food preservation

• 6. Freezing, Fermentation, and Fungicides

• 1. Footbaths, Fly screens, and Face masks

Which of the following is NOT a common vector-borne disease that can be encountered in the field?

• Malaria

• Lyme Disease

• Influenza

• Dengue Fever

Match the following preventive measures with their corresponding purpose:

• Avoiding vector-borne diseases

• Hydration

• Preventing heat-related illnesses

• Insect repellent

• Protecting against UV radiation

• Sunscreen

• Preventing dehydration

• Acclimatization

Proper hygiene, including handwashing and maintaining personal cleanliness, is crucial in preventing the spread of diseases in the field. 

• True

• False

Washing your hands is the _________ effective strategy for preventing the spread of disease?

• least

• most