Environmental Conditions and Safety – Flashcards

When exercising, you have little influence over your personal safety. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Urination is one of the key mechanisms for losing fluid from the human body. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

To remain healthy, daily fluid intake should be much less than fluid loss. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Hypothermia is a condition caused by exercising in extreme heat. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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

Lighting, pollution, and traffic are all important safety factors to consider when exercising. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

When lost fluid is not replaced adequately, __________ can result. A. heat stroke B. hypothermia C. dehydration D. emphysema Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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.