NFHS HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION
Why is heat acclimatization important? Select all that apply. - ✔️✔️Many students
spend their Summers out of the heat., Students who are used to the heat are less likely
to have heat illness.
Why is building up to full uniform/padding a good idea in preventing heat illness during
practices? - ✔️✔️Students need to get acclimated to heat and exercise intensity before
wearing heavy gear.
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for external heat illness for students? -
✔️✔️Age
How much fluid should a student drink for every pound lost during exercise? - ✔️✔️16-
20oz
What is an easy way to encourage students to stay hydrated? - ✔️✔️Let them know
hydration improves performance.
Which of the following is NOT an early sign of heat illness? - ✔️✔️Excessive sweating
What is the leading cause of preventable death in high school athletics? -
✔️✔️External Heat Stroke
Why should you have an Emergency Action Plan? Select all that apply. - ✔️✔️Seconds
can mean the difference between life and death from external heat stroke., EAPs let
everyone on your staff know and practice what to do in case of an emergency.
What is the appropriate procedure for using an ice water bath with a student who is
having a serious heat reaction? - ✔️✔️Remove the students equipment and shirt, and
then submerge all but the head in the ice water bath.
What's the most reliable indicator you should use when determining if you should modify
activity for heat? - ✔️✔️Wet bulb temperature taken at your field.
Why is heat acclimatization important? Select all that apply. - ✔️✔️Many students
spend their Summers out of the heat., Students who are used to the heat are less likely
to have heat illness.
Why is building up to full uniform/padding a good idea in preventing heat illness during
practices? - ✔️✔️Students need to get acclimated to heat and exercise intensity before
wearing heavy gear.
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for external heat illness for students? -
✔️✔️Age
How much fluid should a student drink for every pound lost during exercise? - ✔️✔️16-
20oz
What is an easy way to encourage students to stay hydrated? - ✔️✔️Let them know
hydration improves performance.
Which of the following is NOT an early sign of heat illness? - ✔️✔️Excessive sweating
What is the leading cause of preventable death in high school athletics? -
✔️✔️External Heat Stroke
Why should you have an Emergency Action Plan? Select all that apply. - ✔️✔️Seconds
can mean the difference between life and death from external heat stroke., EAPs let
everyone on your staff know and practice what to do in case of an emergency.
What is the appropriate procedure for using an ice water bath with a student who is
having a serious heat reaction? - ✔️✔️Remove the students equipment and shirt, and
then submerge all but the head in the ice water bath.
What's the most reliable indicator you should use when determining if you should modify
activity for heat? - ✔️✔️Wet bulb temperature taken at your field.
