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CATA Exam 2026/2027(Verified Questions And Answers)||
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A soccer team is starting their pre-season training on a sunny
day with a humidity of 50% & temperature of 27 degrees
Celsius. As the AT, what should your recommendation be to the
coach in order to prevent heat illness?
Tell them to reschedule the training as it is too hot
No precautions are necessary
Take at least 30min breaks each hour of exercising and have
unlimited access to fluids
Take at least 15min breaks each hour of exercising and have
unlimited access to fluids - ANSWER-Take at least 15min breaks
each hour of exercising and have unlimited access to fluids
True or false: heat rash occurs due to the skin being wet with
unevaporated sweat and usually occurs in localized areas that
are covered by clothing. - ANSWER-True
Heat syncope is associated with which of the following clinical
features? - ANSWER-Pooling of blood in extremities, dizziness,
nausea
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A football athlete collapses during pre-season training in 27
degree weather with 75% humidity. They have a pulse of
180bpm, rapid breathing, red hot skin, and seem disoriented
when speaking to them. What course of action needs to be
taken? - ANSWER-Take emergency action to cool the athlete
including ice-water immersion, cold wet towels, or ice bags
placed at neck, back of the knee, and axilla. Transfer to hospital
as soon as possible.
True or False: same-day returning to activity for an athlete
exhibiting signs of exertional heat exhaustion is not
recommended. - ANSWER-True
____________is a genetically inherited muscle disorder that
results in muscle breakdown when exercising in hot
environments - ANSWER-Malignant hyperthermia
___________ is a syndrome that is characterized by sudden
catabolic destruction and degeneration of skeletal muscle
accompanied by leakage of muscle enzymes into the vascular
system. It is associated with the sickle-cell trait. - ANSWER-
Acute exertional rhabdomyolysis
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The combination of which 3 factors predisposes an athlete to
hypothermia? - ANSWER-Cold air, wind, dampness
The process of radiation accounts for _______% of heat loss
from the body - ANSWER-65%
List at least 3 ways cold related illness can be avoided: -
ANSWER-Medical history identifying higer risk athletes
Use clothing with windproof and/or waterproof fabrics
Dress in thin layers of clothing that can be easily added or
removed
Ensure clothing has sweat-wicking properties
Wear a hat to prevent heat loss from the head
Cover the nose/mouth with a free-hanging cloth when
running/exercising in cold air
Ensure a proper warmup is done
Stay hydrated
True or false, severe overexposure to cold environments occurs
more often than hyperthermia in warm climates. - ANSWER-
False, hyperthermia occurs more often
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Signs of mild hypothermia include: - ANSWER-Body
temperature between 35-37 degrees, increased blood pressure,
shivering, & fine motor skill impairment
Damp, freezing cold can cause _________ while dry, well-below
freezing temperatures can cause _______ - ANSWER-Frost nip,
frost bite
With ____________ skin will appear firm with cold, painless
areas that may peel or blister in 24-72hrs.
Frost nip
___________ is characterized by skin redness, swelling, &
tingling and results from prolonged and constant exposure to
temperatures at 10 degrees or below for more than 60min -
ANSWER-Chillblain
Symptoms of ________ include edema, redness or grey mottled
skin appearance, and transient tingling or burning and only
involves the skin and subcutaneous tissues. - ANSWER-Deep
frostbite
CATA Exam 2026/2027(Verified Questions And Answers)||
Best Brand New Version ||Sure Pass!!!
A soccer team is starting their pre-season training on a sunny
day with a humidity of 50% & temperature of 27 degrees
Celsius. As the AT, what should your recommendation be to the
coach in order to prevent heat illness?
Tell them to reschedule the training as it is too hot
No precautions are necessary
Take at least 30min breaks each hour of exercising and have
unlimited access to fluids
Take at least 15min breaks each hour of exercising and have
unlimited access to fluids - ANSWER-Take at least 15min breaks
each hour of exercising and have unlimited access to fluids
True or false: heat rash occurs due to the skin being wet with
unevaporated sweat and usually occurs in localized areas that
are covered by clothing. - ANSWER-True
Heat syncope is associated with which of the following clinical
features? - ANSWER-Pooling of blood in extremities, dizziness,
nausea
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A football athlete collapses during pre-season training in 27
degree weather with 75% humidity. They have a pulse of
180bpm, rapid breathing, red hot skin, and seem disoriented
when speaking to them. What course of action needs to be
taken? - ANSWER-Take emergency action to cool the athlete
including ice-water immersion, cold wet towels, or ice bags
placed at neck, back of the knee, and axilla. Transfer to hospital
as soon as possible.
True or False: same-day returning to activity for an athlete
exhibiting signs of exertional heat exhaustion is not
recommended. - ANSWER-True
____________is a genetically inherited muscle disorder that
results in muscle breakdown when exercising in hot
environments - ANSWER-Malignant hyperthermia
___________ is a syndrome that is characterized by sudden
catabolic destruction and degeneration of skeletal muscle
accompanied by leakage of muscle enzymes into the vascular
system. It is associated with the sickle-cell trait. - ANSWER-
Acute exertional rhabdomyolysis
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The combination of which 3 factors predisposes an athlete to
hypothermia? - ANSWER-Cold air, wind, dampness
The process of radiation accounts for _______% of heat loss
from the body - ANSWER-65%
List at least 3 ways cold related illness can be avoided: -
ANSWER-Medical history identifying higer risk athletes
Use clothing with windproof and/or waterproof fabrics
Dress in thin layers of clothing that can be easily added or
removed
Ensure clothing has sweat-wicking properties
Wear a hat to prevent heat loss from the head
Cover the nose/mouth with a free-hanging cloth when
running/exercising in cold air
Ensure a proper warmup is done
Stay hydrated
True or false, severe overexposure to cold environments occurs
more often than hyperthermia in warm climates. - ANSWER-
False, hyperthermia occurs more often
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Signs of mild hypothermia include: - ANSWER-Body
temperature between 35-37 degrees, increased blood pressure,
shivering, & fine motor skill impairment
Damp, freezing cold can cause _________ while dry, well-below
freezing temperatures can cause _______ - ANSWER-Frost nip,
frost bite
With ____________ skin will appear firm with cold, painless
areas that may peel or blister in 24-72hrs.
Frost nip
___________ is characterized by skin redness, swelling, &
tingling and results from prolonged and constant exposure to
temperatures at 10 degrees or below for more than 60min -
ANSWER-Chillblain
Symptoms of ________ include edema, redness or grey mottled
skin appearance, and transient tingling or burning and only
involves the skin and subcutaneous tissues. - ANSWER-Deep
frostbite
