Exertional heat stroke - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

MOCK BOC 2024 with Questions and Answers Most states regulate the practice of athletic trainers for the protection of the public as well as for the advancement of the profession. Which form of governmental credentialing law is considered the most restrictive? - Certification - Registration - Exemption - Licensure ANSWER Licensure To minimize musculoskeletal overuse conditions in the workplace, what is the proper position to assume when working at a computer? - Adjust chair seat he...

Heat is eliminated by the body in all of the following ways EXCEPT: Answer Conversion Which of the following is the most effective means that the body has to dissipate heat, when the temperature and radiant heat of the environment are higher than the body temperature? Answer Evaporation In warm weather, athletes seldom replace more than __ of lost water even though replacement fluids are taken as desired Answer 50% As body weight increases, the incidence of death by heatstroke also incr...

BOC Exam Prep Questions and answers, rated A+ Which of the following agencies publishes guidelines for the reconditioning and maintenance of helmets for football, lacrosse, and baseball? Choose only one. a. American Society for Testing and Materials b. Canadian Standards Association c. Consumer Product Safety Commission d. International Organization for Standardization e. National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment - -E Which part of the bone is damaged in a diagn...

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for calcitonin. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to describe the effect of calcitonin in treating osteoporosis? - Answer "Calcitonin will slow the breakdown of bone in your body." A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is postoperative. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication of surgery? - Answer WBC count of 15,000/mm3 A nu...

BOC Practice Questions #1, Questions and answers, rated A+ 1) When cleaning up dried blood, an athletic trainer is at GREATEST risk for contracting which of the following? Choose only one. a) Hepatitis B b) HIV c) Syphilis d) Tinea corporis e) Tuberculosis - -a) Hepatitis B 2) An outdoor lacrosse practice has been suspended due to a thunderstorm. How many minutes should pass after the last sound of thunder or lightning strike before practice is resumed? Choose only one. a) 15...

1 AIC EXAM 4 | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ diagnostic imaging Correct Answer: refers to specific impressions produced by radiologists and radiology techs to determine specific medical conditions -not all diagnostic imaging uses radiation diagnostic testing Correct Answer: refers to medical tests that are performed primarily in lab settings -blood, urine, and cardiovascular tests X-Ray Correct Answer: -form of electromagnetic radiation that allows vi...

Activate the EMS system by: - Answer-Calling 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. The emergency action plan(EAP) should include: - Answer-All of the above When checking a conscious athlete, you should obtain consent, ask questions and: - Answer-Visually checked the athlete from head to toe The steps to follow in an emergency are: - Answer-Check-Call-Care If you must leave an injured or ill athlete unattended to get additional help, and you DO NOT suspect an injury to the head, neck or back...

Heat Related Illness - Most common in hot/humid climates, Impacts at risk populations most Heat Exhaustion - Dehydration from heavy perspiration and inadequate fluid intake Heat Exhaustion S/S - Flu like symptoms Heat Exhaustion Treatment - STOP activity, transfer to cooler place, cooling measures, Rehydration therapy Heat Stroke - True medical emergency, body temperature increases to dangerous level, fatal if not treated Exertional Heat Stroke - Sudden onset due to strenuous acti...

exam 3 c&p what is an example of a diuretic? - ANSWER-alcoholic beverage In ensuring replacement of electrolytes lost during intense exercise in the heat, electrolyte solutions (e.g., Gatorade) are.....? - ANSWER-not necessary for individuals with normal, healthy diets. The primary objective of fluid replacement when exercising in hot, humid weather is... - ANSWER-to maintain plasma volume Acclimatization to heat requires ______________ days of moderate exercise during hot weather....

BOC Exam 1, Questions and answers, rated A+ What condition should the athletic trainer suspect with an athlete who reports having periodic numbness and intermittent pain in the third and fourth toes of both feet? A. Jones Fx B. Metatarsalgia C. Morton's neuroma D. Sesamoiditis E. Tailar's bunion - -C. Morton's neuroma During a pre-participation exam, 22 year old athlete reports mild fatigue, systemic body aches, dyspnea, pitting edema and palpitations. What condition should the ...