Field Sanitation

Question 1

What are the five F’s of field sanitation?

Answer 1

Fingers, feces, food, flies, fluids

These represent key factors to maintain hygiene and prevent disease transmission in the field.

Question 2

What are two ways to purify water?

Answer 2

Iodine tablets or boiling

These methods effectively eliminate pathogens in water.

Question 3

What are the four types of waste?

Answer 3

Human, liquid, garbage, rubbish

Understanding waste types is crucial for effective sanitation.

Question 4

What is potable water?

Answer 4

Water that is safe to drink

Potable water meets health standards for human consumption.

Question 5

What is palatable water?

Answer 5

Water that tastes good, but may be unsafe to drink

Palatable water can lead to health risks if not properly treated.

Question 6

What three rules cover water discipline in the field?

Answer 6

1. drink only from approved sources 2. conserve water 3. do not contaminate water sources

Following these rules helps maintain water quality and availability.

Question 7

What are the three most common poison plants?

Answer 7

Ivy, oak, sumac

These plants can cause allergic reactions upon contact.

Question 8

What diseases are carried by flies?

Answer 8

typhoid, dysentery, cholera

Flies are vectors for these diseases, highlighting the importance of sanitation.

Question 9

What diseases are carried by mosquitoes?

Answer 9

malaria, dengue, yellow fever, encephalitis, filariasis

Mosquitoes are significant disease vectors in many regions.

Question 10

What are some methods of disposing human waste?

Answer 10

straddle trench, mound latrine, burn out latrine, deep pit, bore hole latrines, pail latrines, urine soak pits

Proper disposal methods prevent contamination and maintain hygiene.

Question 11

What are the measurements of a straddle trench?

Answer 11

1 ft wide, 4 ft long, 2 1/2 feet deep

These dimensions are designed for effective use and sanitation.