Chapter 9 Flashcards
Which NFPA standard is referenced on the rehabilitation process for member during emergency operations and training exercises
NFPA 1584
Which abatement strategy includes the use of PPE
accommodation
What does physiological performance depend upon
Metabolic processing
Which type of environmental stressor includes distractions
Physical setting
How many degrees of deviation from the average body temperature can a healthy adult tolerate before physical performance is affected
one or two
How long should the firefighter perform aerobic exercise to prepare for service
30-40 minutes
Which part of the body is the best used during active cooling?
forearm
Incidents that will last over what period of time should have a formal rehab in place
2 hours
Which accommodation strategy is often underutilized
Reduce the pace
How long should the firefighter rest during self rehab after the second 30-45 minutes SCBA has been depleted
20 minutes
How much water should firefighters strive to drink during periods of work
One quart
Which is probably the most used abatement strategy
Awareness
What is the most important vital sign to stabilize during rehab
Core temperature
Which what frequency should you feed firefighters when mental and physical demands remain on the fire scene
2-3 hours
Which is considered the most difficult abatement strategy to utilize during an incident
Acclimation
What needs to be dialed in to help the firefighter perform better and help prevent injuries
Nutrition
Below what core body temperature does hypothermia set in
95 F
What is considered top priority during rehab operations
Rest
What does oxygen combine with in the cell to create energy
Fuel
How long can true recovery from an overly strenuous firefight take
24 hours
Which organizations provides a chart the ISO can use to predict cold stress
NOAA
What helps to stabilize the carbohydrate entry rate
Fat
What is the primary defense mechanism to prevent heat stress
Sweating
Who should make the judgment call about a firefighter returning to duty when in the rehab area
Paramedic
According to the cell fueling theory, what is the optimal carbohydrate/protien/fat blance during operations
40/30/30
For what amount of time does most literature suggest water hydration should be used before sports drinks are introduced
60 minutes
