EFMB Field Training & Endurance 3

Question 1

During a night land navigation course, a soldier uses a lensatic compass. What technique ensures accurate azimuth maintenance while moving through dense terrain?

Accepted Answer

Identify a visible landmark on the azimuth before moving

Answer

Identifying an intermediate landmark (aiming off) on the desired azimuth before moving prevents deviation when navigating around obstacles.

Question 2

What is the primary danger of consuming alcohol before or during cold-weather field operations?

Accepted Answer

Vasodilation causing accelerated heat loss despite feeling warm

Answer

Alcohol causes peripheral vasodilation, increasing heat loss from the body while creating a false sensation of warmth, accelerating hypothermia.

Question 3

A soldier has been in cold, wet conditions for 48 hours and presents with painful, swollen feet with blistering. The skin is red and inflamed. This is most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Trench foot

Answer

Prolonged exposure to cold and wet conditions causing painful, blistered, swollen feet is classic trench foot (immersion foot).

Question 4

During EFMB field training events, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in treating casualties under simulated combat conditions. What principle governs the sequence of care at the point of injury?

Accepted Answer

Return fire and suppress the threat before rendering care

Answer

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Phase 1 (Care Under Fire) requires returning fire and suppressing the threat before rendering care.

Question 5

What minimum urine output color indicates adequate hydration during field operations?

Accepted Answer

Pale yellow (lemonade color)

Answer

Pale yellow urine (lemonade color) indicates adequate hydration; clear urine may indicate overhydration while dark urine signals dehydration.

(EFMB) Expert Field Medical Badge Practice Test

(EFMB) Expert Field Medical Badge Practice Test

EFMB Field Training & Endurance 3