SAR Fundamentals/Field health and hygiene/Question bank

1

What can you potentially get from untreated water?

Giardia

10

How long should water be boiled to be safe to drink?

A rolling boil for 1 minute

11

What should you always carry for personal hygiene in case there is no water to wash with?

waterless soap or hand sanitizer.

2

How can chemically poisoned water be made safe to drink?

It can't be made safe using any method.

3

Why is it important to stay well hydrated?

being hydrated helps to

• maintain energy
• prevent shock
• prevent hypothermia
• prevent heat injuries

4

Name the 4 ways to obtain potable water in the field?

boil, filtration, chemical treatment, carry drinkable water

5

What is the disadvantage of chemically treating water?

It leaves an aftertaste

6

What is a "cat hole" used for?

For personal waste disposal.

7

How deep should a "cat hole" be?

15 cm (6 inches) deep

8

What is the minimum distance a latrine should be set up from a base camp?

60 m (200 ft)

9

Should you drink water straight out of a stream?

No. Have some way of purifying the water, or carry your own.