EFMB Field Training & Endurance 2

Question 1

During a 12-mile foot march with a 35-pound load, a soldier begins showing signs of heat exhaustion. What is the FIRST action the medic should take?

Accepted Answer

Move the soldier to shade and remove excess gear

Answer

Administer IV fluids immediately

Answer

Call for MEDEVAC

Answer

Give the soldier salt tablets

Question 2

The EFMB foot march standard requires candidates to complete 12 miles in what maximum time?

Accepted Answer

3 hours

Answer

2 hours 30 minutes

Answer

3 hours 30 minutes

Answer

4 hours

Question 3

Which condition is characterized by painful muscle spasms due to salt depletion during prolonged physical exertion?

Accepted Answer

Heat cramps

Answer

Heat stroke

Answer

Heat exhaustion

Answer

Hyponatremia

Question 4

A soldier collapses during a field training exercise with hot, dry skin and altered mental status. This presentation is most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Heat stroke

Answer

Severe dehydration

Answer

Heat exhaustion

Answer

Exertional hyponatremia

Question 5

When treating a heat stroke casualty in the field, what cooling method is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Cold water immersion or wet sheet evaporative cooling

Answer

Oral hydration with cool water

Answer

Applying ice packs to the neck only

Answer

Fanning the casualty without water application

Question 6

During cold-weather field training, a soldier's feet feel numb and appear pale and waxy. What condition does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Frostbite

Answer

Chilblains

Answer

Trench foot

Answer

Frostnip

Question 7

What is the recommended fluid replacement rate for a soldier performing moderate physical activity in hot weather?

Accepted Answer

1 liter per hour

Answer

0.25 liters per hour

Answer

0.5 liters per hour

Answer

2 liters per hour