Sports Medicine Final Exam 100%
Correct Answers
Heat illness is caused changes in _________ and _________ ? - correct answer-
humidity and temperature
The part of the body that is responsible for regulating body temperature is the
_________? - correct answer-hypothalamus
The process that allows the body to adapt to changes in external and internal conditions
is called_________? - correct answer-homeostasis
If a person has too much ____________, he or she is more like to suffer from heat
problems. - correct answer-body fat
What substance can cause dehydration if ingested in large doses? - correct answer-
caffeine
What can the coach do to avoid heat illness in his/her athletes? - correct answer-
acclimatize athletes; hydration
Getting the body accustomed to temperature and environmental conditions is called
__________ ? - correct answer-acclimatization
When blood temperature rises, the hypothalamus sends a signal to the blood vessels in
the skin, causing them to ____________, which then allows more blood to reach the
surface for cooling. Skin will look red and feel hot. - correct answer-dilate
Symptoms of heat exhaustion include __________________. - correct answer-profuse
sweating, extreme weakness, can lead to heat stroke
Painful muscle spasms resulting from dehydration are also called - correct answer-heat
cramps
Elevated body temperature (>104 °F) such that the body's internal organs begin to shut
down because of excessive heat. This is a medical emergency. It is called
____________? - correct answer-heat stroke
The amount of moisture that is in the air is called _____________ ? - correct answer-
humidity
, A _____________ is used to measure temperature, while a _____________ is used to
measure relative humidity in the air. - correct answer-thermometer; psychrometer
The release of rays in different directions from a common point; the transfer or loss of
heat by or from its source to the surrounding environment in the form of heat waves or
rays: _______________? - correct answer-radiation
A method of heat loss in which the layer of heated air next to the body is constantly
being removed and replaced by cooler air is called _____________________. - correct
answer-convection
A method of heat loss in which a liquid changes to a vapor is called
________________________. - correct answer-evaporation
Wind __________________ the effects of cold temperatures. - correct answer-increase
Hypothermia occurs when the body's temperature drops below ____________. - correct
answer-94 degrees
An unusually low body temperature capable of causing cardiac arrest and problems with
the central nervous system: _____________________? - correct answer-hypothermia
The freezing of skin and other tissues that results in reduced blood flow and potentially
permanent damage to affected areas; skin will be hard and crusty, and may turn black
or fall off: _____________. - correct answer-frostbite
An evaluation of a patient's physical condition is a/an __________. - correct answer-
assessment
A/an _____________________________ is an initial assessment of a victim to
determine life-threatening emergencies (no airway, breathing, or circulation, heavy
bleeding, or shock). - correct answer-primary survey
A/an ____________________________ is a head-to-toe assessment to determine the
extent of his/her injuries after life-threatening injuries have been ruled out. - correct
answer-secondary survey
A bluish tint to a patient's lips and fingernails, also known as ___________, could
indicate a lack of oxygen. - correct answer-cyanosis
What does it mean to "palpate" during an assessment?
_____________________________________? - correct answer-to examine by touch
(deformities, swelling)
Correct Answers
Heat illness is caused changes in _________ and _________ ? - correct answer-
humidity and temperature
The part of the body that is responsible for regulating body temperature is the
_________? - correct answer-hypothalamus
The process that allows the body to adapt to changes in external and internal conditions
is called_________? - correct answer-homeostasis
If a person has too much ____________, he or she is more like to suffer from heat
problems. - correct answer-body fat
What substance can cause dehydration if ingested in large doses? - correct answer-
caffeine
What can the coach do to avoid heat illness in his/her athletes? - correct answer-
acclimatize athletes; hydration
Getting the body accustomed to temperature and environmental conditions is called
__________ ? - correct answer-acclimatization
When blood temperature rises, the hypothalamus sends a signal to the blood vessels in
the skin, causing them to ____________, which then allows more blood to reach the
surface for cooling. Skin will look red and feel hot. - correct answer-dilate
Symptoms of heat exhaustion include __________________. - correct answer-profuse
sweating, extreme weakness, can lead to heat stroke
Painful muscle spasms resulting from dehydration are also called - correct answer-heat
cramps
Elevated body temperature (>104 °F) such that the body's internal organs begin to shut
down because of excessive heat. This is a medical emergency. It is called
____________? - correct answer-heat stroke
The amount of moisture that is in the air is called _____________ ? - correct answer-
humidity
, A _____________ is used to measure temperature, while a _____________ is used to
measure relative humidity in the air. - correct answer-thermometer; psychrometer
The release of rays in different directions from a common point; the transfer or loss of
heat by or from its source to the surrounding environment in the form of heat waves or
rays: _______________? - correct answer-radiation
A method of heat loss in which the layer of heated air next to the body is constantly
being removed and replaced by cooler air is called _____________________. - correct
answer-convection
A method of heat loss in which a liquid changes to a vapor is called
________________________. - correct answer-evaporation
Wind __________________ the effects of cold temperatures. - correct answer-increase
Hypothermia occurs when the body's temperature drops below ____________. - correct
answer-94 degrees
An unusually low body temperature capable of causing cardiac arrest and problems with
the central nervous system: _____________________? - correct answer-hypothermia
The freezing of skin and other tissues that results in reduced blood flow and potentially
permanent damage to affected areas; skin will be hard and crusty, and may turn black
or fall off: _____________. - correct answer-frostbite
An evaluation of a patient's physical condition is a/an __________. - correct answer-
assessment
A/an _____________________________ is an initial assessment of a victim to
determine life-threatening emergencies (no airway, breathing, or circulation, heavy
bleeding, or shock). - correct answer-primary survey
A/an ____________________________ is a head-to-toe assessment to determine the
extent of his/her injuries after life-threatening injuries have been ruled out. - correct
answer-secondary survey
A bluish tint to a patient's lips and fingernails, also known as ___________, could
indicate a lack of oxygen. - correct answer-cyanosis
What does it mean to "palpate" during an assessment?
_____________________________________? - correct answer-to examine by touch
(deformities, swelling)
