Heat Illness #1
What is the recommendation for activity if the WBGT reading is above 92.0?
No Outdoor Activities
Which heat illness is described by sharp pain which occurs from excessive sweating in result causes an imbalance between water and electrolytes
Exertional Heat Cramps
Which cold illness is the most severe and is a medical emergency?
Hypothermia
T/F - Sickle Cell Trait Events can only occur in high altitudes
False
Which is the most common form of skin cancer
Basal Cell Carnioma
What type of lightning strike occurs when the strike comes in contact with the human body?
Direct Lightning Strike
Which heat illness occurs when someone is dehydrated to the point in which he/she is unable to sustain cardiac output
Exertional Heat Exhaustion
Which heat illness is known as "prickly heat." It is a benign condition that occurs when the skin is continuously wet with un-evaporated sweat.
Heat Rash
Which cold illness is known to be a superficial, non-freezing wound to the skin caused by vasoconstriction?
Frostnip
High altitude pulmonary edema effects which vital organ?
LUNGS
Which UV rays do not reach the earth's service due to the ozone layer
UVC
Which type of lightning strike occurs when the current goes through another object on the ground before reaching the person?
Indirect Lightning Strike
What is the modification for activity if the WBGT reading is from 90.0 - 92.0?
Maximum practice of 1 hour, no protective equipment can be worn
Which heat illness has signs/symptoms of body temperature between 100 and 104, pale skin, and profuse sweating?
Exertional Heat Exhaustion
Which cold illness can develop into a blue/grayish color?
Deep Frostbite
High altitude cerebral edema effects which vital organ?
Brain
Which UV rays most commonly cause cancer
UVA
Utilizing the flash to bang theory, if you see a flash of lightning, and there is 15 seconds until you hear thunder. Approximately how far away is the lightning?
3 miles
Which heat illness is known as "heat collapse." It occurs because of vasodilation of blood vessels, decreased blood pressure, and pooling of the blood into the extremities.
Heat Syncope
Which heat illness has signs/symptoms that include altered consciousness, seizures, irrational behavior, and hot/red skin?
Exertional Heat Stroke
What percentage of body heat is lost through the head and neck?
65%
What type of blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body?
RBC or Red Blood Cells
What does ABCD stand for when diagnosing malignant melanoma?
Asymmetry, Border, Colour, Diameter
At what mile marker must an Athletic Trainer begin to evacuate the
playing field and stadium?
10 miles
What does WBGT stand for?
Wet Bulb Globe Temperature
What is the appropriate attire for day 2 of the heat acclimatization period of a football player?
Helmet Only
How can you prevent cold illnesses?
Dress the part Making sure you have multiple layers. Making sure your clothes are wind/water proofWear a hat to avoid heat loss
Sickle Cell Trait effects the amount of ______ you can carry around the body
Oxygen
What does SPF stand for?
Sunburn Protection Factor
Name two differences between a thunderstorm watch and a thunderstorm warning
Thunderstorm Watch - Few to several hours long, large sections of states or a few states, hour to several hours in advance, have a plan ready
Thunderstorm Warning - 20 minutes to an hour long, portions of counties, minutes in advance, take cover immediately