HeatWise Post-Test

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You are about to begin the HeatWise Post-Test. Please choose the best answer for each question. The passing score for this post-test is 80%.

Question 1 of 10
The best way to manage heat illness is through*

rapid coolingpreventionactivating EMStaking salt tablets

Question 2 of 10
When an athlete's body temperature rises, the body cools itself through:*

increasing heart rateincreasing breathing rateevaporation of sweat from the skin's surfaceconstriction of blood vessels

Question 3 of 10
Body mass loss of 2%-3% has been shown to lead to decreased exercise performance*

TrueFalse

Question 4 of 10
The amount an athlete sweats depends on:*

heat acclimatizationhumidityphysical conditioning statuslength and intensity of activityall of the above

Question 5 of 10
Humidity can make it more difficult for the body to effectively cool itself.*

TrueFalse

Question 6 of 10
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of dehydration?*

ThirstChest painCrampingHeadacheDifficulty Breathing

Question 7 of 10
Which of the following are considered unsafe practices for athletes?*

Taking diureticsExercising in rubber suitsExercising in a saunaAll of the above

Question 8 of 10
Which of the following statements are true regarding a heat acclimatization period?*

Athletes may practice in full pads on day 1No more than three practices are allowed in a single day (not including "walk throughs")Double practice days must be followed by single practice daysPractices should not exceed one hour

Question 9 of 10
If you suspect an athlete is suffering from heat illness, you should:*

remove the athlete from participationseek medical attention for the athlete from a health care provider, such as an athletic trainerplace the athlete in a cool place and encourage them to drink fluidsall of the above are correct

Question 10 of 10
Exertional heat stroke can be fatal, however proper recognition and _____________ can help prevent death.*

immersion in cold watermonitoring the athletegiving the athlete plenty of fluidsdecreasing the athlete's level of activity
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