Medicine on the Western Front - PA

What is aseptic surgery?

• way to stop infections spreading

• way to get rid of infections

• prevent gems getting into the body

• prevent germs inside the body

What happens in the radiology department in a hospital?

• x rays
• radiotherapy
• blood transfusions
• surgery

What happens to blood as soon as it leaves the body?

• it dies

• it decays

• it clots

• it thins

What other modes of transport were men moved away from the frontline by?

• train, barge and ship
• planes, trains, automobiles
• walk, run, run really fast
• ambulance, truck, backie

What was used for the first time at the Second Battle of Ypres?

• mines

• tanks

• gas

• ambulances

What was trench foot?

• swelling and gangrene
• wrinkly toes
• smelly socks
• cheesy feet

What caused trench fever?

• lice
• mines
• gas
• fertilizer

What was the problem with motorised ambulances?

• there was not enough drivers

• they needed petrol

• they did not always work well in the conditions

• they didn't have enough mechanics

Who was responsible for medical care in the army?

• RAMC

• RMCA

• RCAM

• RCMA

What was the name of the splint used for leg wounds?

• Thomas splint

• Terry splint

• Tomas splint

• Carrel-Dankin splint