Chapter 20 Fire Fighter Rehabilitation Flashcards
A state in which the body’s fluid losses are greater than fluid intake. If left untreated, ___________ may lead to shock and even death
Dehydration
Certain salts and other chemicals that are dissolved in body fluids and cells. Proper levels of ____________ need to be maintained for good health and strength.
Electrolytes
A function on the emergency scene that cares for the well-being of the fire fighters. It includes relief from climatic conditions, res, cooling or warming, rehydration, calorie replacement, medical monitoring, member accountability, and release.
Emergency incident rehabilitation
A localized condition that occurs when the layers of the skin and deeper tissue freeze.
Frostbite
A protective suit that completely covers the fire fighter, including the breathing apparatus, and does not let any vapor or fluids enter the suit. It is commonly used in hazardous materials emergencies.
Fully encapsulated suit
The source of energy for the body. One of the basic sugars, it is the body’s primary fuel, along with oxygen.
Glucose
Painful muscle spasms that occur suddenly during or after physical exertion; usually involve muscles in the leg or abdomen.
Heat cramps
Affects those who do not drink enough fluids and replace enough electrolytes through diet while doing physical activities in hot environments. Characterized by heavy perspiration, pale skin, clammy or sweaty skin that is not usually hot, severe thirst, fatigue, flulike symptoms, shortness of breath, and rapid heart rate. Can evolve to heat stroke if not controlled. Sometimes called severe dehydration.
Heat exhaustion
Itchy rash on skin that is wet from sweating; seen after prolonged sweating.
Heat rash
Characterized by extremely hot skin when touched, confusion and altered mental status, flushed skin, fatigue, and flulike symptoms.
Heat stroke
A condition in which the internal body temperature falls below 95 F (35 C), usually a result of prolonged exposure to cold or freezing temperatures.
Hypothermia
To restore someone or something to a condition of health or to a state of useful and constructive activity.
Rehabilitate
Conditioning plays a significant role in
A. endurance.
B. glucose.
C. intensity.
D. reassignment.
A. endurance.
Rehabilitation enables fire fighters to
A. perform more safely and effectively.
B. review personal protective equipment items.
C. discuss emergency response strategies.
D. observe and assess response tactics.
A. perform more safely and effectively.
During a high-rise fire, a department may assign three companies to do the work that is normally done by one company
A. because there is a larger structure to protect.
B. because the higher the structure, the more distance to the ground.
C. because there is more equipment to carry.
D. to enable the companies to rotate duties.
D. to enable the companies to rotate duties.
Which of the following is not a function of an emergency incident rehabilitation center?
A. Revitalization
B. Medical monitoring
C. Critical incident stress management
D. Staging
D. Staging
What are the four components of revitalization?
A. Rest, fluid replacement, nutrition, and temperature stabilization
B. Vital signs, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
C. Assessment, pain tolerance, treatment, and recovery
D. Knowing your limits, listening to your body, rehabilitating. and treatment
A. Rest, fluid replacement, nutrition, and temperature stabilization
Which of the following factors can affect the need for rehabilitation?
A. The type of incident
B. The duration of the incident
C. The environment of the incident
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following is the best rehabilitation food source during a short incident?
A. Water and a high-protein sports bar
B. Coffee or tea and a high-protein sports bar
C. Fruit juice and pasta
D. A complete meal that includes complex carbohydrates
A. Water and a high-protein sports bar
Signs and symptoms of fatigue can be affected by
A. poor nutrition.
B. physical exhaustion.
C. emotional exhaustion.
D. all of the above.
D. all of the above.
A fire fighter must stay at the rehabilitation center until his or her body temperature returns to
A. a range consistent with the environment.
B. a temperature above pre-entry levels.
C. a normal range.
D. below pre-entry levels.
C. a normal range.
Which of the following is the only fuel that the body can readily use during high-intensity physical activity?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Fats
C. Proteins
D. Electrolytes
A. Carbohydrates
_________ is a critical factor in maintaining hea lth and well-being.
Rehabilitation
The amount of rest needed to recover from physical exertion is directly related to the _______ of the work performed.
intensity
The stomach can absorb only _______ quarts of fluid per hour, but the body can lose up to _______ quarts of fluid per hour.
1 to 1.5, 2
Blood sugar, or _________ is the fuel the body uses for energy.
glucose
_________ are a major source of fuel for the body and can be found in grains, vegetables, and fruits.
Carbohydrates
_________ can actually cause a decrease in energy levels because it stimulates the production of insulin.
Sugar
_________ occurs when body tissues are damaged due to prolonged exposure to the cold.
Frostbite
_________ happens only when a fire fighter is rested, rehydrated, refueled, and fit to return to active duty.
Reassignment
_______ is caused by drinking too much too quickly.
Bloating
When a fire fighter has abnormal vital signs, is suffering pain, or is injured, he or she needs to have further _________ and _________ .
medical evaluation, treatment
True/False
Rehabilitation enables fire fighters to perform more safely and effectively at an emergency scene.
True
True/False
On a cold day, coffee or hot chocolate would be an appropriate beverage to rehabilit ate fire fighters.
False
The concept of rehabilitation needs to be addressed at all types of incidents.
True
True/False
Rehabilitation helps improve the quality of decision making.
True
True/False
The first stop at emergency incident rehabilitation is physical assessment.
True
True/False
Thirst is a reliable indicator of dehydration.
False
True/False
Carbohydrates are used by the body to grow and repair tissues and are used as a primary fuel source only in extreme conditions such as starvation.
False
True/False
Fats are used for energy and breaking down some vitamins.
True
True/False
The goal of the critical incident stress man agement (CISM) team is to save lives first and property second.
False
True/False
Regular rehabilitation enables fire fighters to accomplish more work during a major incident.
True
