Heat and Cold Injuries
You have just completed a preseason practice in 90 degree weather. You notice one of
your players appears to be dizzy and sweating profusely. They are likely suffering from
heat exhaustion. There is ice available on the field. Where on the body should you place
ice bags to most effectively help lower the athlete's body temperature? - answer groin
and armpits
What do heat exhaustion and heat stroke have in common? - answer They are
potentially life threatening.
A heat stroke is a potentially life-threatening injury. What are the signs and symptoms of
heat stroke? - answer The athlete no longer sweating, has hot, dry flushed skin, a body
temperature over 104 degrees and a rapid heart rate.
You are in the middle of practice on a very hot day when an athlete goes down on the
field. He seems to be unconscious. You suspect heat stroke. Which of these actions
should you take first? - answer Remove him from the game, remove clothing, use ice, or
preferably an ice bath, to begin cooling immediately.
In which of the following scenarios is calling 911 NOT necessary? - answerThe athlete
is experiencing lower body cramps at the end of practice.
The OHSAA has a heat policy that gradually decreases allowed activities as the
temperatures rise from the mid 90's to higher. - answerTRUE
On a hot day, an athlete complains of fatigue, nausea, dizziness, and weakness. You
recognize these as symptoms of heat exhaustion. What should you do? - answerStop
all activity, rest, move to a cooler place, begin cooling the athlete, and drink cool water
or sports drinks.
The OHSAA heat policy requires no activities if the heat index reaches 104 degrees. -
answerTRUE
Between halves of a soccer game on a cold, wet, and windy day, one of your players
mentions they can't feel their fingers on their right hand. You look and their fingers are
pale and cold. You suspect the onset of frostbite. You should - answeruse warm towels
to gradually warm the affected area.
Which of the following is NOT related to hypothermia? - answerall of these are signs of
hypothermia
You have just completed a preseason practice in 90 degree weather. You notice one of
your players appears to be dizzy and sweating profusely. They are likely suffering from
heat exhaustion. There is ice available on the field. Where on the body should you place
ice bags to most effectively help lower the athlete's body temperature? - answer groin
and armpits
What do heat exhaustion and heat stroke have in common? - answer They are
potentially life threatening.
A heat stroke is a potentially life-threatening injury. What are the signs and symptoms of
heat stroke? - answer The athlete no longer sweating, has hot, dry flushed skin, a body
temperature over 104 degrees and a rapid heart rate.
You are in the middle of practice on a very hot day when an athlete goes down on the
field. He seems to be unconscious. You suspect heat stroke. Which of these actions
should you take first? - answer Remove him from the game, remove clothing, use ice, or
preferably an ice bath, to begin cooling immediately.
In which of the following scenarios is calling 911 NOT necessary? - answerThe athlete
is experiencing lower body cramps at the end of practice.
The OHSAA has a heat policy that gradually decreases allowed activities as the
temperatures rise from the mid 90's to higher. - answerTRUE
On a hot day, an athlete complains of fatigue, nausea, dizziness, and weakness. You
recognize these as symptoms of heat exhaustion. What should you do? - answerStop
all activity, rest, move to a cooler place, begin cooling the athlete, and drink cool water
or sports drinks.
The OHSAA heat policy requires no activities if the heat index reaches 104 degrees. -
answerTRUE
Between halves of a soccer game on a cold, wet, and windy day, one of your players
mentions they can't feel their fingers on their right hand. You look and their fingers are
pale and cold. You suspect the onset of frostbite. You should - answeruse warm towels
to gradually warm the affected area.
Which of the following is NOT related to hypothermia? - answerall of these are signs of
hypothermia
