NFHS - Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Illness Prevention, Concussion in Sport& Communicable Sk
NFHS - Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Illness Prevention, Concussion in Sport
& Communicable Skin Infections
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1. It is normal for a student's heart to beat True
fast during and after strenuous exercise.
2. The leading medical cause of death for stu- sudden cardiac arrest
dent athletes is:
3. During or after exercise, it is normal for False
student to comment that his/her heart
feels like it is "beating out of my chest."
4. A student who collapses and starts shaking False
is definitely having a seizure and should be
left alone.
5. Sudden cardiac arrest happens when: The heart's electrical system malfunctions
and the heart stops beating effectively.
6. If your player collapses, you should do the Call 911, send for an AED Device, and start
following (Chain of Survival): CPR
7. What is the leading cause of preventable Exertional Heat Stroke
death in high school athletics?
8. Why is building up to full uniform/padding Students need to get acclimated to heat and
a good idea in preventing heat illness dur- exercise intensity before wearing heavy gear.
ing practices?
9. Why is heat acclimatization important? Se- All of the Above
lect all that apply.
10. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor Age
for exertional heat illness for students?
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NFHS - Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Illness Prevention, Concussion in Sport
& Communicable Skin Infections
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hoek54
11. What's the most reliable indicator you Wet bulb temperature taken at your field.
should use when determining if you
should modify activity for heat?
12. How much fluid should a student drink for 16-20oz
every pound lost during exercise?
13. What is an easy way to encourage students Let them know hydration improves perfor-
to stay hydrated? mance.
14. Which of the following is NOT an early sign Excessive sweating
of heat illness?
15. Why should you have an Emergency Action Seconds can mean the difference between
Plan? Select all that apply. life and death from external heat stroke.,
EAPs let everyone on your staff know and
practice what to do in case of an emergency.
16. What is the appropriate procedure for us- Remove the students equipment and shirt,
ing an ice water bath with a student who is and then submerge all but the head in the
having a serious heat reaction? ice water bath.
17. How can a concussion be identified? Watching for different types of signs or
symptoms after a student gets a hit to the
head or body.
18. How can you help prevent concussions? Talking to students about ways to lower the
chance for hits to the head.
19. What is the first thing you should do as Remove the student from play and look for
a coach when one of your students has signs and symptoms of a concussion.
sustained a bump or a blow to the head or
body and isn't acting right?
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NFHS - Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Illness Prevention, Concussion in Sport
& Communicable Skin Infections
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hoek54
1. It is normal for a student's heart to beat True
fast during and after strenuous exercise.
2. The leading medical cause of death for stu- sudden cardiac arrest
dent athletes is:
3. During or after exercise, it is normal for False
student to comment that his/her heart
feels like it is "beating out of my chest."
4. A student who collapses and starts shaking False
is definitely having a seizure and should be
left alone.
5. Sudden cardiac arrest happens when: The heart's electrical system malfunctions
and the heart stops beating effectively.
6. If your player collapses, you should do the Call 911, send for an AED Device, and start
following (Chain of Survival): CPR
7. What is the leading cause of preventable Exertional Heat Stroke
death in high school athletics?
8. Why is building up to full uniform/padding Students need to get acclimated to heat and
a good idea in preventing heat illness dur- exercise intensity before wearing heavy gear.
ing practices?
9. Why is heat acclimatization important? Se- All of the Above
lect all that apply.
10. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor Age
for exertional heat illness for students?
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, NFHS - Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Illness Prevention, Concussion in Sport& Communicable Sk
NFHS - Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Illness Prevention, Concussion in Sport
& Communicable Skin Infections
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hoek54
11. What's the most reliable indicator you Wet bulb temperature taken at your field.
should use when determining if you
should modify activity for heat?
12. How much fluid should a student drink for 16-20oz
every pound lost during exercise?
13. What is an easy way to encourage students Let them know hydration improves perfor-
to stay hydrated? mance.
14. Which of the following is NOT an early sign Excessive sweating
of heat illness?
15. Why should you have an Emergency Action Seconds can mean the difference between
Plan? Select all that apply. life and death from external heat stroke.,
EAPs let everyone on your staff know and
practice what to do in case of an emergency.
16. What is the appropriate procedure for us- Remove the students equipment and shirt,
ing an ice water bath with a student who is and then submerge all but the head in the
having a serious heat reaction? ice water bath.
17. How can a concussion be identified? Watching for different types of signs or
symptoms after a student gets a hit to the
head or body.
18. How can you help prevent concussions? Talking to students about ways to lower the
chance for hits to the head.
19. What is the first thing you should do as Remove the student from play and look for
a coach when one of your students has signs and symptoms of a concussion.
sustained a bump or a blow to the head or
body and isn't acting right?
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