SAR Fundamentals/Field health and hygiene/Question bank

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#	Question	Answer
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.