Environmental Conditions and Safety Answers

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When exercising in the heat, you should __________.

A
wear tight-fitting clothes to absorb your sweat
B
dress in layers
C
choose dark colored clothing
D
vary the intensity and duration of the exercise
5

Besides urination, the other methods for fluid loss from the body are __________.

A
perspiration and respiration
B
transpiration and respiration
C
perspiration and dilation
D
dilation and exhalation
6

Dressing appropriately for exercise includes __________.

A
wearing the same clothes for all exercises
B
choosing dark colored clothing when exercising at night
C
wearing sunscreen when exercising outside
D
making sure you wear the best brand-name clothes
9

__________ has occurred when your body can no longer regulate its temperature.

A
Heat exhaustion
B
Heat stroke
C
Frostbite
D
none of the above
10

Acute hypothermia is caused by __________.

A
rapid loss of body heat
B
prolonged exposure to cold temperatures
C
excessive drug/alcohol consumption
D
cold weather
11

When lost fluid is not replaced adequately, __________ can result.

A
heat stroke
B
hypothermia
C
dehydration
D
emphysema
12

Dressing appropriately for exercise includes __________.

A
wearing the same clothes for all exercises
B
choosing dark colored clothing when exercising at night
C
wearing sunscreen when exercising outside
D
making sure you wear the best brand-name clothes
13

Acute hypothermia is caused by __________.

A
rapid loss of body heat
B
prolonged exposure to cold temperatures
C
excessive drug/alcohol consumption
D
cold weather
14

Heat stroke can lead to unconsciousness and death.

A
T
B
F
15

When exercising in the heat, you should __________.

A
wear tight-fitting clothes to absorb your sweat
B
dress in layers
C
choose dark colored clothing
D
vary the intensity and duration of the exercise
16

Hypothermia is a condition caused by exercising in extreme heat.

A
T
B
F
17

Frostbite __________.

A
is caused when an animal bite is exposed to cold weather
B
results when tissues are damaged by extreme cold
C
causes the body to lose its ability to regulate its temperature
D
only occurs in temperatures below -20°F
18

To remain healthy, daily fluid intake should be much less than fluid loss.

A
T
B
F
20

Drinks with high levels of sugars can cause dehydration in hot environments. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F

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