Environmental Conditions and Safety Answers

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6

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
7

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

A
heat stroke
B
hypothermia
C
dehydration
D
emphysema
8

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
9

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

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
12

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
13

When exercising, you have little influence over your personal safety.

A
T
B
F
14

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
15

Which of the following choices are good strategies when exercising in extreme heat or cold?

A
allowing the body to adjust to temperature
B
avoiding exercising during extreme times of day
C
warming up muscles and the body before vigorous exercise
D
all of the above
16

Which statement most accurately describes the ideal fluid balance for the body?

A
less fluid intake than fluid loss
B
more fluid loss than fluid intake
C
less fluid loss than fluid intake
D
equal fluid intake and fluid loss
17

Lighting, pollution, and traffic are all important safety factors to consider when exercising.

A
T
B
F
18

Urination is one of the key mechanisms for losing fluid from the human body.

A
T
B
F
19

Hypothermia is a condition caused by exercising in extreme heat.

A
T
B
F
20

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

A
T
B
F

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