Ch. 9 Flashcards
What is the leading cause of injury and death
Overexertion
What helps prevent exertion
Strength
Flexibility
Aerobics
What is the science adapting work or working condition
Ergonomics
What are the 3 ways to abate a hazzard
Awareness
Accommodate
Acclimation
What is the most difficult strategy to implement during an incident
Acclimation
What are efforts to adjust or alter environment
Accommodate
What core temps will start to affect physical performance
Below 96
Above 101
What is the primary mechanism to prevent heat stress
Sweat
What are forms of passive cooling
Shade
Air environments
What are forms of active cooling
Wet rags
Cooling vests
What combines in the cell to create energy
Oxygen
Fuel
What leads the list of contaminants that interfere with oxygen intake
CO
HCN
How much water can be sweated out in 1 hr wearing PPE
1 quart
What amount of water should be drank in a hr
1 quart
What is the serving size of water
4-8oz
What are the essential electrolytes
Sodium
Potassium
What do cells need to work efficiently
Oxygen
Water
Fuel
What is the fuel component
Glucose
What NFPA establishes rehab
1584
What are the 5 components of rehab
Rest Energy Hydration Accommodations BLS
At least how long does it take for vitals to return to normal
20 min
How long should the 1st break be for 30 or 45 min bottle
10 min
Formal rehab is required after how many hrs of physical labor
2
How long can recovery take up to
24 hrs
In what environment should fire fighters feed more
Cold
Up to how long can it take to recover from a strenuous firefight
Up to 24hrs
What does physiological performance depend on
Metabolic process
How long are the rest periods for 1hr bottles
20 min
What is the simplest and most used abatement strategy
Awareness
What does the final exposure to toxic gases actually trigger
Cardiac event
What is the first priority of rehab
Rest
