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
How is WBGT training conducted by BE documented?
AF Form 1098 or computer generated form
What provides structure for the guidance for training in a hot environment?
737 TRG OI 41-151
What is the BEAST hydration schedule when using canteens?
1⁄2 to 3⁄4 canteens per hour not to exceed 12 canteens per day
What level of work is Aerobic PT considered?
Hard
What level of work are Ceremonies considered?
Easy
What can be caused by ingestion of large amounts of water which exceeds the body’s ability to adequately eliminate it?
Hyponatremia
How many ounces of water is 1 water bottle?
24 ounces
FEST is considered what level of training?
Easy
What heat related injury is related to neuromuscular and possibly overheating as well as dehydration and electrolyte depletion?
Heat Cramps
What is caused by excessive core body temperature?
Heat Exhaustion
What is caused by dangerous elevations in core body temperature?
Heat Stroke
How will a chain/id tag be secured if a medical waiver prevents it from being worn?
Around a belt loop and in the right pocket
Prior to physically strenuous activity, the MTI should ask trainees if they had experienced any vomiting or diarrhea in the ______ days preceding the activity?
3
MTIs should ensure trainees drink approximately 1/2 a water bottle _________ minutes prior to PT?
10-20 minutes
When is the 320 TRS responsible for measuring the WGBT daily?
0800 until 30 minutes past sunset
After 1600, Monday-Friday, during weekends and holidays the 320 TRS will notify whom via telephone of the WBGT index?
Command Post
WBGT readings are normally conducted when?
Apr- Oct
If the outside temperature is forecasted to exceed 85 degrees the WBGT will be set up at what time?
0730
Individuals performing WBGT measurements must be permanent party assigned where?
320 TRS and 319 TRS
The 319 TRS/BEAST operates the WBGT for that location only beginning at what time?
0700
The WBGT instrument will be removed and stored in a secured location during inclement weather and __________.
When monitoring is terminated for the day
