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

The immediate priority is moving the casualty out of the heat source and removing restrictive equipment to allow cooling.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

3 hours

Answer

EFMB candidates must complete the 12-mile foot march in under 3 hours with a 35-pound load.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Heat cramps

Answer

Heat cramps result from electrolyte loss (especially sodium) during heavy sweating and exertion.

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

Hot, dry skin combined with altered mental status indicates heat stroke, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate cooling.

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

Cold water immersion or wet sheet evaporative cooling is most effective for rapidly reducing core temperature in heat stroke.

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