Environmental Conditions and Safety Answers

Acute hypothermia is caused by __________. A.rapid loss of body heatB.prolonged exposure to cold temperaturesC.excessive drug/alcohol consumptionD.cold weather

Heat stroke can lead to unconsciousness and death.

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

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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

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

Frostbite __________. A.is caused when an animal bite is exposed to cold weatherB.results when tissues are damaged by extreme coldC.causes the body to lose its ability to regulate its temperatureD.only occurs in temperatures below -20°F

When lost fluid is not replaced adequately, __________ can result. A.heat strokeB.hypothermiaC.dehydrationD.emphysema

Exercising with a friend or partner will enhance your safety.

Which of the following choices are good strategies when exercising in extreme heat or cold? A.allowing the body to adjust to temperatureB.avoiding exercising during extreme times of dayC.warming up muscles and the body before vigorous exerciseD.all of the above