41-151 Flashcards
What is an adaptive change that occurs when trainees undergo repeated or prolonged heat exposure and the related reduction in physiological strain produced by the hot environment?
Acclimatization
How long is the United States Air Force and Guardian BMT program structured to acclimate trainees/guardians?
10-14 days
During the initial acclimation period, what are all trainees considered at risk for?
Heat related injury
As a guide, a trainee has “over- hydrated” anytime they have consumed more than ____ water bottles in any 24-hour period.
16
How many canteens must a trainee not consume in a day?
12
Trainees attending BEAST/CBRN use ___ ounce canteens.
32
Fainting from the heat is referred to as _________.
Heat syncope
What is caused by excessive exposure to heat and the depletion of body fluids?
Heat exhaustion
What is a medical emergency and is caused by dangerous elevations in core body temperature often related to intense and/or prolonged exercise, usually in a hot/humid environment, such that the body is unable to cool itself sufficiently?
Exertional heat stroke
MTIs should ensure trainees drink approximately _______ a water bottle of water 10-20 minutes prior to Physical Training (PT) sessions.
1/2
When is the 320 TRS responsible for measuring the WBGT index daily from?
0800 until 30 minutes past sunset
WBGT readings are normally conducted April through October, unless the outside temperature is predicted or forecasted to exceed _________?
85 degrees Fahrenheit
Where is the 737 TRG standard WBGT location?
Outside of building 6588
Monitoring will cease when the outdoor temperature drops below___________.
85 degrees Fahrenheit
CQs or other designated personnel will ensure flags are displayed NLT ____ minutes from the notification of any updated flag condition.
10