Which of the following is listed as a specific health risk to consider when planning a mission?

• A. Hazardous Medical Devices
• B. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
• C. Altitude Sickness
• D. Hypothermia

Answer: (A)

When planning a mission, you identify health risks that are explicitly listed for targeted controls. Hazardous medical devices are singled out because they can introduce device- or procedure-related hazards that require specific, concrete measures—proper handling, sterilization, device integrity checks, operator training, and appropriate PPE. This makes them a clearly defined health risk that must be planned for in advance.

The other options describe real health issues that can occur in the field, but they’re typically addressed within broader risk categories such as environmental exposure or physiological stress, rather than being listed as a standalone, specific health risk in the planning checklist.