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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of heat cramps?

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

    What is the term for the inability to continue exercise?

    <p>Exhaustion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Exertional Heatstroke?

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

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

    <p>33.3 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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended duration for the physical activity plan?

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

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