Personal Safety Protocol: Dehydration

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What is the primary cause of dehydration?

  • Losing too much water (correct)
  • Gaining too much water
  • Gaining too much minerals
  • Losing too much salt

What is the effect of dehydration on exercise performance?

  • It has no effect on exercise performance
  • It only affects exercise performance in cold weather
  • It improves exercise performance
  • It reduces exercise performance (correct)

What is the threshold of water loss that can compromise performance or health?

  • Less than 1% of body weight lost
  • Less than 2% of body weight lost (correct)
  • Less than 4% of body weight lost
  • Less than 3% of body weight lost

What is the condition characterized by fever and unconsciousness?

<p>Heatstroke (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of heat cramps?

<p>Losing too much salt and minerals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the inability to continue exercise?

<p>Exhaustion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Exertional Heatstroke?

<p>Excessive fluid loss resulting from heavy sweating (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of exercise in the heat to improve heat acclimatization?

<p>10 to 14 days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for avoiding alcohol consumption during outdoor recreation activities?

<p>It provides a false sense of warmth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the core body temperature below which Hypothermia clinically occurs?

<p>33.3 C (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of developing a tolerance to extreme climates?

<p>Enhanced ability to function in extreme conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential aspect of participating in activities like swimming, scuba diving, and mountaineering?

<p>Wearing proper equipment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to wear loose and comfortable clothing during exercise?

<p>To facilitate the evaporation of sweat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having a parent/guardian sign the scoresheet in the physical activity plan?

<p>To serve as a witness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration for the physical activity plan?

<p>1 week (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for telling someone about your outdoor activity plan?

<p>To ensure someone can provide assistance in case of an emergency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of dressing in appropriate cold-weather clothing?

<p>To reduce the risk of heat loss (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of writing down the plan in a paper before doing the activity?

<p>To plan and prepare for the activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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