Hyper(o)thermia
The difference between hyperthermia and hypothermia
Hyperthermia - increased body temperature
Hypothermia - decreased body temperature
What does UVR stand for?
Ultra-violet radiation
Produced by the combination of carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter
smog
avoid standing from
large trees, flagpoles, or metal
Fluid replacement should not match sweat loss
false
painful muscle ______ that occur during or after exercise most commonly in the calf and abdomen, although any muscle may be involved.
cramps
Most effective way to protect your skin from UVR
Sunscreen
where is air pollution the worst
cities - large industries and heavy automobile traffic
What travels faster: light or sound
light
Water is a good rehydrator
False
commonly occurs during a high wind, severe cold, or both; involves only the skin and subcutaneous tissue. The skin appears pale, hard, cold, and waxy.
Frostbite
Common symptom of sun poisoning
skin blister
Name one type of pollution
smog, photochemical haze
What do to when you hear thunder or see lightning
seek shelter
One symptom of jet lag is problems with digestive system
true
sudden collapse with loss of consciousness; flushed, hot skin; less sweating than is seen with heat exhaustion; shallow breathing; a rapid, strong pulse; and, most importantly, a core temperature of 105 degrees or higher.
Exertional Heatstroke
What does SPF stand for?
Sun protection factor
Name 2 symptoms of overexposure to air pollution
shortness of breath, coughing, chest tightness, pain during breathing, fatigue, nausea, eye irritation
how long should sports activities be suspended for during a thunder/lightning storm
30 minutes
Heat illness can occur in colder environments
True
An instrument used to measure the heat index
psychrometer
months where sunscreen is needed most
March - November
when do ozone levels peak
midday
Amount of time from seeing lightning to hearing thunder for lightning to be considered close enough to pose damage
30 seconds
You can get sunburnt on the plane
True