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| Heat cramps are painful contractions caused by excessive salt and water depletion. |
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| Heat exhaustion is more complex than heat cramps. The cause of heat exhaustion is a loss of too much water through perspiration. |
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| Heat stroke is a major medical emergency and results from the complete breakdown of the body's sweating and heat regulatory mechanisms |
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| Hypothermia may begin to set in when? |
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| 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). |
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| DURING HYPOTHERMIA, CARDIAC OR RESPIRATORY ARREST IS LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN? |
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| At 80°F (27°C), cardiac or respiratory arrest is likely to occur, leading to death. |
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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 |
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| The emblem shall have a diameter of three inches, plus or minus ¼ inch |
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EMBLEM DIAMATER ON PPE:
CG ENSIGN |
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| 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 |
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| In the center of the back, with the words “U.S. COAST GUARD” in block letters measuring 2½ inches plus or minus ½ inch. |
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| Check the security of the hook tape. Repair or replace as required |
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| Structural repairs to the STOKES litter frame are authorized at the unit level? |
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| Maintenance on the Life Raft is limited to? |
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| CLEANING THE CONTAINER EXTERIOR |
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| Life rafts beyond the 1-year acceptance shall be removed _____ for servicing |
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| Anti-exposure coveralls provide how many pounds of buoyancy? |
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| What form is used in the Coast Guard to document personal issue items? |
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| Three years from date of manufacture will elapse within the next 180 days, replace |
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| Inspect for seam separation and cracks |
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| What is used to lubricate dry suit seals? |
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| The strobe light is attached to the type I or III PFD using what length of line |
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| What knot is used with the MK-124 Smoke and Illumination signal? |
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| Record pyrotechnics _____ _____ on the boat crew survival vest maintenance log? |
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| All installed pyrotechnics should be condition code? |
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| What type of retro-reflective material shall be used on a ring buoy? |
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| TYPE 2 MATERIAL APPROVED UNDER CFR164.018 |
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| What is stenciled on the ring buoy’s lower semi-circle? |
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| The floating electric marker light is designed to operate for a minimum continuous duration of _____. |
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| During what inspection period do you install a new battery in the floating marker light? |
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| How long is the line for the rescue line-throw bag? |
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