Chapter 6- Environmental Considerations

Question 1

adapting to an environment

Answer 1

acclimatization

Question 2

exposure to cold; the skin is red and frozen

Answer 2

chilblains

Question 3

this effects the biological time clock

Answer 3

circadian dysrhythmia

Question 4

exposure to extreme cold; the skin is pale and waxy

Answer 4

frostbite

Question 5

there is profuse sweating; excessive thirst

Answer 5

heat exhaustion

Question 6

thermoregulatory failure

Answer 6

heat stroke

Question 7

this brings about headaches, vomiting, and insomnia

Answer 7

mountain sickness

Question 8

sunlight acts on nitrogen dioxide and stagnant air

Answer 8

photochemical haze

Question 9

this measures heat and humidity

Answer 9

WGBT

Question 10

this is caused by a combustion of fossil fuels

Answer 10

smog

Question 11

how is heat eliminated?

Answer 11

conduction
convection
radiation
evaporation

Question 12

factors for swear evaporation

Answer 12

relative humidity

wind velocity

Question 13

for heat thirst; cold drinks, or room temperature drinks?

Answer 13

cold drinks

Question 14

what people are more susceptible to heat illness

Answer 14

women

people who are overweight

Question 15

Symptoms of heat exhaustion

Answer 15

profuse sweating, flushed skin, dizziness, rapid pulse

Question 16

heat exhaustion treatment

Answer 16

cool environment, IV, lots of fluid

Question 17

Heat stroke symptoms

Answer 17

loss of consciousness, almost no sweating, 106.0 degrees or higher

Question 18

heatstroke treatment

Answer 18

straight to hospital, remove clothing

Question 19

how does the body lose heat in the cold

Answer 19

radiation and evaporation

Question 20

superficial vs deep frostbite

Answer 20

superficial effects only the skin, deep goes in more depth (tissues)

Question 21

deep frostbite treatment

Answer 21

rapid warming

Question 22

What causes ozone

Answer 22

sunlight acts on oxygen, nitrogen oxide, and hydrocarbon

Question 23

signs of being in a high ozone environment

Answer 23

shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing

Question 24

what individuals will suffer from sulfur oxide?

Answer 24

asthmatics

Question 25

steps to prevent heat illness

Answer 25

gradual acclimatization, weight records, eat well, change work uniform, fluid replacement

Question 26

what health conditions are affected by altitude illness?

Answer 26

sickle cell trait
edema
acute mountain sickness

Question 27

How to better adapt to time zone changes

Answer 27

well rester
pre-adjust
drink fluids
avoid caffeine and alcohol