Environmental Considerations Review

Which of the following is a medical emergency where core temperature reaches 104 degrees or more and shuts down the central nervous system?

• Heat Stroke

• Heat Syncope

• Heat Exhaustion

• Hypothermia

The 30/30 (Flash to Bang) method is used to prevent which of the following?

• Heat Stroke

• Lightning Injury

• Altitude Sickness

• Frostbite

If the outside temperature is -40 degrees and winds are blowing 20mph, how fast could someone experience frostbite? Use the Wind Chill Chart above to answer the question.

• 30 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 5 minutes

If the outside temperature is 86 degrees F with a relative humidity of 80%, how hot does it truly feel? Use the Heat Index Chart above to answer the question.

• 86 degrees F

• 80 degrees F

• 100 degrees F

• 124 degrees F

Which of the following is caused by acute, rapid exposure to lower oxygen levels?

• Hypothermia

• Frostbite

• Altitude Sickness

• Heat Exhaustion

If you saw a flash of lightning and 10 seconds goes by before you hear thunder, how far away is the storm?

• 2 miles

• 3 miles

• 10 miles

• 5 miles

An athlete suffering from a heat stroke should NOT be transported to the hospital until their core temperature reaches what?

• 105 degrees F

• 104 degrees F

• 103 degrees F

• 101 degrees F

Various respiratory conditions in sports are most likely associated with what environmental issue?

• Hot environemnts

• Tropical climates

• Cold environments

• Highly polluted areas

Which of the following is an effective treatment for someone experiencing heat exhaustion?

• Placing a HOT towel around their neck

• Placing them in a cool or shaded location

• Offering them a caffeinated beverage

• Providing them warm clothing to cover their exposed areas such as fingers, toes, and nose.

Which of the following can be used to help treat an athlete with heat cramps?

• Stretching the affected muscle

• Massaging the affected muscle

• Drinking beverages high in electrolytes such as Gatorade or pickle juice

• All of the above/following can help treat heat cramps