Fitness Safety Quiz

Which of the following is not an example of safety equipment for physical activities?

• Swim goggles

• Baseball bat

• Shin guards

• Reflective gear

Why is it important to start slowly and not overdo it when starting a fitness program?

• To prevent dehydration

• To avoid getting tired too quickly

• To impress others with gradual progress

• To reduce the risk of injury

True or false. Drinking lots of water is only important after physical activity.

• True

• Not mentioned

• False

• Not applicable

Hyperthermia refers to ______ illnesses, while hypothermia refers to ______ illnesses.

• Cold-related, heat-related

• Dehydration, frostbite

• Sunburn, frostbite

• Heat-related, cold-related

Compare and contrast a dislocation and fracture.

• Both are heat-related injuries

• A dislocation is a muscle injury, a fracture is a bone injury

• A dislocation is a broken bone, a fracture is a bone out of place

• A dislocation occurs when bones move out of their normal positions, a fracture is a broken bone

What safety equipment do you need to play the sport?

• Helmet, knee pads, mouth guard

• Reflective gear, goggles, shin guards

• Baseball bat, football shoulder pads, soccer shin guards

• Swim goggles, face masks, padding

What rules exist to keep players safe and protect them from injury?

• Rules to wear helmets, mouth guards, and goggles

• Rules to wear reflective gear, use caution in hot and cold weather

• Rules to obey traffic laws, stop when the referee blows the whistle

• No rules, players are on their own

What is the R.I.C.E. treatment used for?

• Treating frostbite

• Treating concussions

• Treating dehydration

• Treating sprains

What is the term for a type of brain injury that results from a blow or jolt to the head or upper body?

• Concussion

• Fracture

• Sprain

• Dislocation

What should you do if you experience a more serious injury, such as a dislocation or fracture?

• Wait and see if it gets better on its own

• Seek medical treatment right away

• Ignore the injury and continue playing

• Force the bone back into place