Life in the trenches - Part 5

What is the first step in treating a minor wound in the field?

• Snap off the end of the antiseptic

• Apply a bandage

• Pour antiseptic into the wound

• Remove the cardboard tube

What happens to a soldier who can walk after being wounded?

• They are immediately sent back to the front

• They are left in the trenches

• They are treated as a walking wounded

• They are sent directly to the base hospital

Who is responsible for patching up walking wounded soldiers?

• The base hospital staff

• The medical officer

• The field dressing officer

• The regimental stretcher bearers

What is the role of regimental stretcher bearers?

• To lead soldiers back to the front

• To plug holes and stop bleeding

• To carry messages

• To provide food and water

Why is it often easier to carry a wounded man out of the trenches without a stretcher?

• Stretches are too heavy

• Stretcher bearers are not trained

• Stretches don't fit well in the trenches

• Wounded men prefer to walk