Hospital Corpsman Basic Test 1 Questions and Answers 2024

Hospital Corpsman Basic Test 1 Questions and Answers 2024 Caduceus - Rating insignia for the Hospital Corps Sickbay - Where sick and injured men were taken for care cockpit - Another name for sickbay Surgeon Steward - First enlisted rate requiring specific qualification Medal of Honor - Highest military decoration Distinguished Service Cross - 2nd highest military decoration (US Army) Navy Cross - 2nd highest military decoration (Navy, Marines, Coast Guard) Silver star - Third highest military combat decoration Bronze star - A U.S. military decoration awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement or service in combat not involving aerial flight after 6 December 1941 Ship's Surgeon - Trained physician Surgeons mate - Usually a physician but subordinate to surgeon On 2nd March 1799 ,Congress...(1) - 1. Mandated all newly commissioned sailing warships to contain a "cockpit" for treatment of the sick and injured On 2nd March 1977, Congress ....(2) - Unofficially reestablished need for enlisted medical personnel with no official title or job description Who are the Loblolly Boyz - Personnel who served porridge to the sick What are some of the responsibilities of a loblolly - 1.Maintain cleanliness 2.Provide water and containers to hold amputated limbs When did loblollys serve - 1.During the Quasi -war with France (1797 -1800)