Question

1. Which of the following are signs of third-degree frostbite?

a. red or flushed skin

b. bluish skin

c. blisters

d. firm, white skin

e. b and c

2. Thirst is a sign of dehydration, and it is a reliable indicator of dehydration.

a. true

b. false

3. The most effective method for cooling an athlete suffering from heatstroke is to

a. move the athlete to a cool, shaded area

b. place ice packs at the athlete’s armpits, neck, back, groin, and abdomen

c. spray the athlete with water from a hose

d. immerse the athlete in a pool or tub filled with cold water

e. give the athlete a sports drink

4. Your football players have had 2 weeks to acclimate to hot and humid weather, and it’s another sweltering, steamy day. How can you minimize your athletes’ risk of heat illness?

a. Practice in shorts, T-shirts, shoulder pads, and helmets.

b. Provide rest breaks every 30 to 45 minutes.

c. Enforce adequate hydration.

d. Give them sodium tablets.

e. all of the above

Answer 1

1.There are four degree of burns

First degree:It is superficial.numbness, redness and swelling occurs

Second degree :blister formation

Third degree:The tissue freezes ,ceases blood circulation causing bluish discoloration ,blood blisters develop, overtime Escher happens if untreated may damage of growth plate occurs

Fourth degree:muscles, tendons are involves,they are painless,black and may shed by autoamputation method.

Ans:e.b and c

2.Thirst happens when the body is deprived of water content or less fluid volume which alerts the hypothalamus to drunk water and balance it.It is one of the reliable sign of dehydration

Ans:True

3.Heat stroke is a condition where the body goes into severe hypothermia which causes the vital organs to stop function ,this is an emergency where the victim has to be cooled immediately as much as possibke to sac life An athlete to be placed in a tub or a pool filled with cold water to prevent damage to vital organs

Ans:d.immerse the athlete in a pool or tub filed with cold water

4.Acclimate refers to gradual exposure to heat .The best way to prevent this is hydrating adequately ,sodium tablets are not allowed ,shoulder pads and helmet are protective devices.Every 20 minutes the break has to be given in warm condition while playing.

Ans:c.enforce adequate hydration