ch. 7

Question 1

which of the following is an incorrect type of heat loss by the body

Answer 1

conversion

Question 2

during warm weather, what percentage of body water loss is seldom replaced even though an athlete drinks fluids

Answer 2

50%

Question 3

what is the heat disorder that is caused by prolonged sweating, diarrhea, and inadequate replacement of body fluid losses

Answer 3

heat exhaustion

Question 4

what condition is indicative of an absence of sweating with hot, flushed, dry skin

Answer 4

heat stroke

Question 5

a typical white cotton t-shirt provides how much SPF

Answer 5

5

Question 6

which of the following conditions is caused by peripheral vasodilation of the superficial vessels, hypotension, or a pooling of blook in the extremities and results in dizziness, fainting and nausea

Answer 6

heat syncope

Question 7

if an individual presented with an increasing headache, nausea, vomiting, and swelling in the hands and feet, what is the individual’s condition

Answer 7

hyponatremia

Question 8

what is a psychrometer used to determine

Answer 8

relative humidity

Question 9

if the flash to bang is 15 seconds, lightning is occuring how far away

Answer 9

3 miles

Question 10

when a storm is near and a person’s hair stands on end, what should be done

Answer 10

drop to the ground and assume a crouched position

Question 11

in giving emergency treatment for a heat stroke victim, what is the most important directive

Answer 11

lowering the body temperature with ice tub immersion and transporting the victim to the hospital via ambulance