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11843jsessionid b6307e3c35380683946487667883800 SPORT FIRST AID Help Unit 11: Weather-Related Problems 1. Which of the following are signs of third-degree frostbite? O a. red or flushed skin O b. bluish skin O c. blisters d, firm, white skin O e. b and c 2. Which of the following is effective first aid care for heat cramps? O a. stretching the affected muscles O b. giving water o c. immersion in an ice bath O d. applying analgesic (pain-reducing) muscle lotion O e. all of the above 3. Your football players have had 2 weeks to acclimate to hot and humid weather, and it's another sweltering, steamy day. How carn you minimize your athletes' risk of heat illness? a. Practice in shorts, T-shirts, shoulder pads, and helmets. b. Provide rest breaks every 30 to 45 minutes. c. Enforce adequate hydration. O d. Give them sodium tablets. e. all of the above 4. The ingredients in sports drinks can stimulate thirst. a. true b. false Previous Section Next Section

Answer 1

Ans:- 1) e.

Bluish skin and blister formation,

Bluish skin and blister formation are the signs of 3rd degree frostbite.

2) b.

Giving water,

For the heat cramps effective first aid is give plenty of fluids like clear juices, water and water with salt.

3) e.

To minimize athletes risk of heat illness we should follow all these first aid techniques:-

Encourage them to practice in shorts, t-shirt, shoulder pads and helmets.

Should provide rest them in every 30- 45 minutes for at least 15 minutes.

Enforce them for adequate hydration.

Give them sodium tablets.

4). A,

True,

Sodium provided in Sports drinks stimulates thirst and decrease urine losses.