07 Comprehensive Medical Screenings

Question 1

Obesity

Answer 1

Having a BMI greater than 30

Question 2

Percent of FF who are obese

Answer 2

Over 30%

Question 3

Nearly ____ of type 2 diabetes are attributed to obesity, which is also highly associated with hypertension and elevated cholesterol.

Answer 3

80%

Question 4

Diabetes screening criteria

Answer 4

1. FBG ≥ 100 indicates prediabetes
2. FBG ≥ 126 on two separate days confirms diabetes
3. A1C: between 5.7% and 6.4% indicates prediabetes
4. A1C: ≥ 6.5% on two occasions indicates diabetes

Question 5

Hypertension

Answer 5

Nearly 60% of FF

Question 6

Recommended BP below

Answer 6

120/80

Question 7

Hypertension Classification

Answer 7

Normal < 120/80
Elevated: 120-129/<80
Hypertension Stage 1: 130-139/80-89
Hypertension Stage 2: ≥140/90

Question 8

Metabolic Syndrome Criteria

Answer 8

1. Central obesity (waist circumference in males ≥ 40 inches, females ≥ 35 inches plus two of the following:
2. Triglycerides > 150
3. HDL <40 (males), <50 (females)
4. BP >135/85
5. Fasting Blood Glucose: >100

Question 9

Exercise Stress Echo Benefits

Answer 9

1. Better than treadmill in diagnosing ischemia
2. Helpful test for diagnosing left ventricular hypertrophy
3. Can use as a strong motivating tool for FFs to start or adhere to blood pressure meds
4. Effective test to reassure “aging” FF to continue to push exercise and fireground activities
5. Initiate testing at 40 and follow every 3 years

Question 10

Signs and symptoms of PTSD

Answer 10

1. Persistent negative thoughts
2. Nightmares
3. Avoidance behaviors
4. Anxiety
5. Guilt
6. Sleep disorders
7. Suicidal thoughts
8. Hypervigilance
9. Intrusive thoughts
10. Flashbacks

Question 11

Approximately ____ of FFs suffer from PTSD.

Answer 11

20%

Question 12

Suicide in FFs are ________ that of the general population and far out number LODDs.

Answer 12

twice