Part 3 Study Guide

Which statement is NOT true about fluid replacement?

• You should drink water before, during and after exercise

• Caffeine and alcohol should be avoided because they cause dehydration

• High sugar sport drinks help speed up absorption of fluid from the digestive tract

• You should not wait until you are thirsty to start drinking fluids

Which heat-related disorder can be life-threatening?

• Heat exhaustion

• Heat cramps

• Heat stroke

• All of the above

Which statement is true about exercising in cold weather?

• As your clothes become wet while exercising in the snow or rain, you lose heat at a slower rate

• You don't have to worry about fluid replacement while exercising during cold weather

• Wearing a hat or a cap can prevent heat loss

• • It is harder to pull a muscle in cold weather

Which heat-related disorder  is where affected muscles contract violently and uncontrollably?

• Heat rash

• Heat stroke

• Heat exhaustion

• Heat cramps

Which statement is true regarding sun protection?

• It is not necessary to wear sunscreen on a cloudy day

• The sun's rays cannot penetrate water

• The sun's rays are most intense between 11am and 2pm

• Sunscreens give more protection than sunblocks

Which heat-related disorder is caused by loss of water resulting in a shutting down of the sweating mechanism?

• Heat stroke

• Heat exhaustion

• Heat cramps

• Hyperthermia

RICE stands for...

• Rest, ice, compression, elevation

• Rest, incline, compression, eliminate

• Rotation, ice, compression, elevation

• Running, ice, compression, elevation

The skin of a heat stroke victim feels:

• Hot and dry

• Cold

• Clammy

• Wet and cold

The RICE method...

• Uses heat therapy

• Reduces swelling

• Increases blood flow

• Slows recovery

What type of stretching is recommended before physical activity as a part of your warm-up?

• Ballistic

• Static

• Dynamic

• Passive