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11 Cards in this Set
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List the three factors that lead to overexertion
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Ergonomics, physiology, and rehab efforts
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What are the three ergonomic factors that can produce injury?
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Physical environment.
Relationship of the worker to the environment. The task being attempted. |
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What are the three A’s to help mitigate ergonomic hazards?
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Awareness, accommodation, and acclimation.
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List the three factors that impact human cell performance.
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Thermal stress, hydration, and fuel replacement.
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Discuss the two types of thermal stress.
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Heat (environmental and metabolic) and cold.
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List three examples of passive cooling and two methods of active cooling.
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Passive: use of shade, air movement, and rest.
Active: hand and forearm immersion, misting fans, gel cooling vests. |
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At minimum, how much water should working firefighters drink at an incident?
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A quart of water an hour during periods of work; this is best delivered in 8-ounce increments spread over the hour.
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What four elements need to be balanced to help human cell performance?
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Oxygen, water, glucose (from food), and insulin.
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When feeding firefighters, food should be geared toward what balance?
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40% low glycemic index carbohydrates, 30% protein, and 30% fat.
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How often should firefighters eat when incident activities require significant effort over a long period of time?
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When they are hungry.
If it has been more than two hours since their last meal. Every two-three hours when work remains. |
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Define the four R’s of firefighter rehabilitation.
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Rest – stabilize vital signs
Rehydrate – water and electrolyte replacement Rx – medical monitoring, especially core temperature Refuel – food |
