EA-342 Hydration Protocols and Heat-relatd Illnesse

Question 1

Drinking a large quantity of fluids without adequate food intake ______________ your ability to lose heat by sweating.

Answer 1

reduces

Question 2

A weight loss of greater than _____% body weight likely indicates significant dehydration.

Answer 2

2%

Question 3

Replace each pound of sweat loss with ___oz of fluid intake

Answer 3

24 oz

Question 4

IC shall implement a system for extended incidents that provides for:

Answer 4

6 Rs

Rest : "time out" away frome fumes/heat
Rehydration: (8-12oz every 20-30 min)
Restoration: "active cooling"
RX: Medical monitoring and treatment
Relief: Protection from extreme climatic conditions
Refueling: calories and electrolytes