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Does the wet bulb thermometer on a WBGT have to be wetted with distilled water?
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∙ 16y ago
It doesn't have to be distilled. A good reading can be obtained with tap water,
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What is the significance of WBGT Index?
The WBGT Heat Index is commonly used by athletes, the military and industrial hygienists for determining guidelines for water intake and physical activity for individuals.
When was WBGT-CA created?
WBGT-CA was created in 1998-02.
How does WBGT relate to ambient temperature?
WBGT is an aggregate temperature reading that takes into consideration wet globe temperature (humidity), dry globe temperature (solar radiation) and ambient temperature. There is a formula that is used to add these measurements together that produces a number known as the WBGT Heat Index. The Heat Index is commonly used by athletes, the military and industrial hygienists for determining guidelines for water intake and physical activity for individuals.
When the mission requires mission oriented protective posture or body armor how many degrees will it add to the measured WBGT?
10 degrees
When the mission requires mission oriented protective posture MOPP or body armor how many degrees will it add to the measured wbgt?
10 degrees
What are the answeres to CFL training on nko?
Why do we medically screen personnel prior to testing?To ensure safe participation of members in PFA and physical conditioning.Bottom of FormTop of Form2.What do the questions of the Navy's Physical Activity Risk Factor Questionnaire (PARFQ) attempt to accomplish?Both A and C onlyTop of FormWhat are the health consequences associated with excess body fat?All of the aboveBottom of FormTop of Form4.4What are the components of the body composition portion of the PFA and when are they to be performed?Height and weight screening/circumference measurements; normally within 10 days of , but absolutely not less than 24 hours prior to member's participation in PRT.Top of FormYou are planning to PT with your FEP group outdoors. Prior to leaving, you check and find out that the WBGT index is 91 degrees. How is this type of weather condition identified and what precautions should you follow in exercising your group?Black Flag: outdoor physical training and strenuous exercise for all personnel.Bottom of FormTop of Form6.6How long does it take to become acclimatized to higher elevations (greater than or equal to 5,000) to make for a safe PRT?30 daysBottom of FormTop of Form7.7Which of the following are good guidelines to follow to prevent over training and injuries?All of the aboveBottom of FormTop of Form8.8Why does the Navy have a Physical Readiness Program?All of the aboveTop of Form9.9Who is responsible for developing a safety plan for summoning emergency medical assistance during PRT portion of the PFA?Command Fitness LeadersBottom of FormTop of Form10.10Which of the following statements best defines the purpose of the PRT events?Provide members with goals to promote basic physical fitness, health and readinessTop of Form11.11Petty Officer Vance Vogel, a 32 year-old Hospital Corpsman, has just completed his PFA. During the PRT portion, he was unable to touch his toes; he scored "Excellent High" in the curl-ups, "Outstanding-Medium" in the push-ups, and a "Satisfactory High" in the run. What is Petty Officer Vogel's overall score for the PRT?Excellent-LowBottom of FormTop of Form12.12According to OPNAVINST 6110.1H, Commanders, COs, and OICs are to ensure...Aggressively integrate physical readiness activities into workweek while meeting mission and operational requirementsTop of Form13.13What statement best describes the purpose of the Fitness Enhancement Program?All of the aboveBottom of FormTop of Form14.14Which of the following is not a component of a Physical Training (PT) session?"No Pain-No Gain" training principleTop of Form15.15What is the F.I.T.T. principle?Frequency/Intensity/Time/TypeBottom of FormTop of Form16.16Seaman Steve Legette has just scored a "Satisfactory-Medium" on his 1.5 mile run. You are working with him to design a Fitness Enhancement Program that directly addresses increasing his cardiovascular fitness level. Your fitness progression plan will assist him in achieving a score of "Good-Low" on the next official PFA. Which monitoring time line is recommended?Weekly check-ups of body weight and monthly BCAs and PRTsTop of Form17.17Which of the following is not a component fo the Navy PFA?AgilityBottom of FormTop of Form18.Which enclosure provides the CFL with an inspection and command self-assessment checklistEnclosure 11Top of Form19.19CFLs are not responsible for which of the following?Documenting a PFA failure in block 20 of the member's Eval or FitrepBottom of FormTop of Form20.20Which of the following is the only authorized method for determining percentage body fat for the Navy PFA program?Circumference tapingTop of Form21.21The body composition assessment is waived from the time of medical diagnosis of pregnancy until:Six months following termination of pregnancyBottom of FormTop of Form22.22All Command Fitness Leaders must complete a NAVPERSCOM-approved CFL course to be certified. Other requirements include all of the following, except:Paygrade E-7 or aboveTop of Form23.23In regards to the hip circumference measurement, which of the following statements is false?Measurement taken with the member facing the CFC to ensure proper tape placementBottom of FormTop of Form24.24Which of the following statements about conducting the 1.5-mile run/walk test is false?A member may stop to rest during the test, providing they resume running within one minute25.25Which of the following statements about conducting the 500-yd/450-meter swim test is false? Member may:Use fins, snorkels or floating /propulsion devices26.26Which of the following statements about the push-up test is true?Back, buttocks, and legs shall be straight from head to heels and must remain so throughout the testTop of Form27.27Which of the following statements about the Navy curl-up test is false?Rest is allowed in the up position onlyBottom of FormTop of Form28.28The most effective FEP program for members who exceed body fat limits is:D. A and CTop of FormBottom of FormTop of Form29.29The 500-yard/450 meter swim test is intended for members who:If the CO allows and facilities/resources are availableBottom of FormTop of Form30.30Members who exceed body fat limits:Must see medical department for evaluation prior to participating in PRT or physical conditioning upon initial failure to meet BCA standards
