Environmental Conditions and Safety Answers

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

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

When exercising in the heat, you should __________. A.wear tight-fitting clothes to absorb your sweatB.dress in layersC.choose dark colored clothingD.vary the intensity and duration of the exercise

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

Which statement most accurately describes the ideal fluid balance for the body? A.less fluid intake than fluid lossB.more fluid loss than fluid intakeC.less fluid loss than fluid intakeD.equal fluid intake and fluid loss

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