Personal Safety Protocol: Dehydration
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What happens when the body loses more water than it takes in?

  • Hydration is maintained
  • The body's balance is unaffected
  • Exercise performance is improved
  • Dehydration occurs (correct)

What is the primary cause of Heat Cramps?

  • Lack of oxygen
  • Losing too much water and minerals through sweating (correct)
  • Insufficient stretching
  • Overexertion

What is the definition of Exhaustion?

  • The inability to continue exercise (correct)
  • A mild form of heatstroke
  • A condition marked by fever and unconsciousness
  • A type of dehydration

What is the primary consequence of not replacing lost body fluids during exercise?

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

What is the condition marked by fever and unconsciousness?

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

What is the maximum amount of body weight loss that will not compromise performance or health?

<p>Less than 2% of body weight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to maintain body heat when engaging in outdoor activities?

<p>Wear appropriate cold-weather clothing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should you avoid alcohol during outdoor activities?

<p>It can create the illusion of keeping you warm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to ensure safety in outdoor recreation activities?

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

What is the purpose of the physical activity plan?

<p>To engage in leisure activities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Exertional Heatstroke characterized by?

<p>The body's inability to cool itself (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in preventing Exertional Heatstroke?

<p>Acclimatizing to heat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should a parent/guardian sign the scoresheet?

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

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

<p>To improve circulation of air and promote evaporation of sweat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the self-reflection section in the physical activity plan?

<p>To evaluate the activity's importance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Hypothermia characterized by?

<p>Rapid loss of body heat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to learn to recognize early warning signs of Hypothermia?

<p>To prevent Hypothermia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in preventing Hypothermia?

<p>Telling someone your itinerary and expected return time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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