Safety in Sports Medicine Study Guide

Hyperthermia is:

• a condition of abnormally high body temperature

• a condition of abnormally low body temperature

• a type of bacterial infection

• a deficiency of vitamins

Hyperthermia is caused by:

• Exposure to excessive heat

• Lack of sleep

• Low blood sugar

• Viral infection

The gland that regulates body temperature is:

• Pituitary gland

• Thyroid gland

• Hypothalamus

• Adrenal gland

Muscles commonly affected by heat cramps include:

• calf and abdominal muscles

• facial muscles

• hand muscles

• neck muscles

Heat cramps are:

• painful muscle spasms caused by loss of salt and water through sweating

• a type of fever caused by high temperatures

• a skin rash caused by heat exposure

• a condition where the body temperature drops below normal

Heat cramps are caused by:

• loss of salt and water from the body

• excessive intake of sugar

• lack of sleep

• exposure to cold temperatures

Heat cramps are treated by:

• resting in a cool place and drinking fluids with electrolytes

• applying ice directly to the muscles

• taking strong painkillers

• continuing physical activity to work out the cramps

Heat syncope is:

• a fainting episode caused by exposure to high temperatures

• a skin rash due to heat

• a muscle cramp from dehydration

• a fever caused by infection

The treatment for heat syncope is:

• Moving the person to a cool place and having them lie down with legs elevated

• Giving high-sugar drinks immediately

• Applying ice packs directly to the skin for prolonged periods

• Encouraging vigorous physical activity

Symptoms of heat exhaustion include:

• Heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, and nausea

• Chills and shivering

• Sudden loss of consciousness with no warning

• Severe chest pain and shortness of breath