Environmental Conditions and Safety Answers

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

Hypothermia is a condition caused by exercising in extreme heat.

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

Exercising with a friend or partner will enhance your 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

__________ has occurred when your body can no longer regulate its temperature. A. Heat exhaustion B. Heat stroke C. Frostbite D. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Heat stroke can lead to unconsciousness and death.

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

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

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