Heat Illness
Cold Illness
Weather
EAP
Random
100

What is the main cause of most heat related illnesses? 

Dehydration 

100

What is the name of decreased core body temp

Hypothermia

100

What does WATCH mean in regards to weather

Storms/weather favorable

100

Who is responsible of creating the EAP

Ms. T (athletic trainer) 

100

If Ms. T did not have a Kestrel (WBGT reader), what chart should she use 

Heat index

200

Benign condition associated with a red raised rash accompanied by sensations of prickling and tingling during sweating

Heat rash

200

What is the name of the illness whos symptoms consist of hard, cold, pale or white and numb skin (larger area)

Frostbite

200

List two safe places to hide during lightening 

House, bus, car, indoor

200

What does EAP stand for

Emergency action plan

200

What is the name of the board used when dealing with a c-spine injury?

Spine board

300

Signs and symptoms include: pale skin, profuse sweating, stomach cramps with nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, headache, persistent muscle cramps and dizziness/loss of coordination

Heat exhaustion 

300

What happens if you have stage 3 of frostbite

Skin dies off and amputation may be needed

300

At what mile does Ms. T warn athletes about lightening and at what miles does Ms. T evacuate athletes and/or fans, coaches, etc. 

Warn = 10

Evacuate = 6

300

List  at least 3 things Ms. T (AT) should tell the 911 operator when activation EAP

  • Name and title

  • Address and location of injured athlete

  • Nature of injury and what is needed

  • Current level of care being provided

  • Telephone number in which you are calling

  • Nearest crossroads

  • Number of injured people

  • Be the last to hang up

300

What 3 things does a WGBT reading take into account? 

Temp, humidity, and wind

400

Results in either gradual onset of muscle weakness, swelling, and pain, presence of darkened urine and renal dysfunction or in severe cases, sudden collapse, renal failure and death

Rhabdomyolysis 

400

What is this?

Frostnip 

400

If there is lightening, when does an all clear come

After there is no lightening or thunder after 30 mins

400

List the directions the person holding c-spine should give (there are 5)

1. Lift of 3

2. Board in

3. Board stop

4. Down

5. Is anyone not ready

400

What are the 4 nutrients needed to stay hydrated (electrolytes) 

Sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride

500

What is the key difference between heat STROKE  and heat EXHAUSTION 

Having a core body temp of 104 or above

500

How should you warm someone who has hypothermia

Gradually! Wrap in blankets or foil and warm slowly

500

List out 3 safe places to hide during a tornado 

Basement

Bathroom/room with no windows

Closet

Hallway

500

What are the steps of CPR

1. Check airways

2. Check breathing

3. Check alertness 

4. Call 911

5. Begin CPR

500

What is the name of this lift


6 plus lift