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DESCRIBE HEAT CRAMPS
Definition
Heat cramps are painful contractions caused by excessive salt and water depletion.
Term
DESCRIBE HEAT EXHAUSTION
Definition
Heat exhaustion is more complex than heat cramps. The cause of heat exhaustion is a loss of too much water through perspiration.
Term
DECRIBE HEATSTROKE
Definition
Heat stroke is a major medical emergency and results from the complete breakdown of the body's sweating and heat regulatory mechanisms
Term
Hypothermia may begin to set in when?
Definition
Hypothermia may begin to set in when the internal body core temperature, the temperature around vital organs (heart, lungs, brain, etc…), reaches approximately 93.2°F (34°C).
Term
DURING HYPOTHERMIA, CARDIAC OR RESPIRATORY ARREST IS LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN?
Definition
At 80°F (27°C), cardiac or respiratory arrest is likely to occur, leading to death.
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SURVIVAL RAFT CONDUCT
Definition
1. Maintain a positive attitude.
2. DO NOT rely on memory. If possible, KEEP A WRITTEN LOG. Record the time of entry into the water, names and physical condition of survivors, ration schedule, winds, weather, direction of swells, times of sunrise and sunset and other navigation data.
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EMBLEM DIAMATER ON PPE:
CG EMBLEM
Definition
The emblem shall have a diameter of three inches, plus or minus ¼ inch
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EMBLEM DIAMATER ON PPE:
CG ENSIGN
Definition
The ensign shall measure 2½ inches in height and 3½ inches in width, plus or minus ¼ inCH span
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EMBLEM DIAMATER ON PPE:U.S. COAST GUARD
Definition
In the center of the back, with the words “U.S. COAST GUARD” in block letters measuring 2½ inches plus or minus ½ inch.
Term
strobe light
Definition
Check the security of the hook tape. Repair or replace as required
Term
Structural repairs to the STOKES litter frame are authorized at the unit level?
Definition
False
Term
Maintenance on the Life Raft is limited to?
Definition
CLEANING THE CONTAINER EXTERIOR
Term
Life rafts beyond the 1-year acceptance shall be removed _____ for servicing
Definition
ANNUALLY
Term
Anti-exposure coveralls provide how many pounds of buoyancy?
Definition
22 to 45
Term
What form is used in the Coast Guard to document personal issue items?
Definition
AF Form 538
Term

 

personal marker light

 

Definition
Three years from date of manufacture will elapse within the next 180 days, replace
Term
whistle
Definition
Inspect for seam separation and cracks
Term
What is used to lubricate dry suit seals?
Definition
Talcum powder
Term
The strobe light is attached to the type I or III PFD using what length of line
Definition
36-inch
Term
What knot is used with the MK-124 Smoke and Illumination signal?
Definition
surgeon’s knot
Term
Record pyrotechnics _____ _____ on the boat crew survival vest maintenance log?
Definition
LOT NUMBERS
Term
All installed pyrotechnics should be condition code?
Definition
ALPHA OR CHARLIE
Term
What type of retro-reflective material shall be used on a ring buoy?
Definition
TYPE 2 MATERIAL APPROVED UNDER CFR164.018
Term
What is stenciled on the ring buoy’s lower semi-circle?
Definition
U.S. COAST GUARD
Term
The floating electric marker light is designed to operate for a minimum continuous duration of _____.
Definition
36 HOURS
Term
During what inspection period do you install a new battery in the floating marker light?
Definition
semiannual
Term
How long is the line for the rescue line-throw bag?
Definition
75ft
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