Chapter 6 Flashcards
What steps should should be taken to prevent heat illnesses?
Wearing proper clothing, hydration, not working out in super hot conditions
What is the signs and symptoms of the most common heat illnesses?
Fainting, cramps, red rash like spots, being very dehydrated
How does heat loss from the body to produce hypothermia?
All of the heat in the athletes body will go to the most important parts therefore making their limbs very stiff and cold
What should an athlete do to prevent heat loss?
Wear more layers
What are the signs and symptoms of major cold disorders affecting athletes?
Shivering, stiffness
How should athletes protect themselves from the effects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun?
Sunscreen
What precautions can be taken into minimize the possibility of injury during the electrical storm?
Having a plan of what to do in case of a storm
What concerns should an athletic trainer have when athletes are to perform an endurance for high altitudes?
How well they are getting oxygen into their body
What altitude illnesses might be expected amongst some athletes?
Acute mountain sickness, HAPE, HACE, sickle-cell trait reaction
How should high altitude illnesses be managed?
Come at least a few days early to acclimate to the air
What adverse effects could high air concentrations of ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter have on the athlete?
Coughing, wheezing, and trouble breathing
How should adverse effects of high air concentrations be dealt with?
Avoiding areas with high air concentrations
How can the adverse effects of circadian dysrhythmia be avoided, or lessened?
Stay hydrated and sleep before you fly
What are two common injuries in athlete to compete on artificial turf?
Abrasions and turf toe
