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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition marked by fever and unconsciousness?

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

    What is essential to ensure safety in outdoor recreation activities?

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

    What is the purpose of the physical activity plan?

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

    What is Exertional Heatstroke characterized by?

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

    What is a key factor in preventing Exertional Heatstroke?

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

    Why should a parent/guardian sign the scoresheet?

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

    What is Hypothermia characterized by?

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

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

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

    What is a key factor in preventing Hypothermia?

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

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