1. Your center is showing signs of dehydration. He weighed 270 pounds before pra

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1. Your center is showing signs of dehydration. He weighed 270 pounds before practice and now, after practice, he weighs 264. How many ounces of fluid must he drink to regain the weight that he lost through sweating?

a. 54

b. 72

c. 90

d. 118

e. 144

2. Fractures can be caused by a lightning injury.

a. true

b. false

3. Which of the following is not recommended for an athlete suffering from severe hypothermia?

a. Monitor pulse and circulation.

b. Send for emergency medical assistance.

c. Remove cold and wet clothes, and vigorously massage the athlete’s body.

d. Monitor and treat for shock as required.

e. All of the above are recommended.

4. Which of the following is effective first aid care for heat cramps?

a. stretching the affected muscles

b. giving water

c. immersion in an ice bath

d. applying analgesic (pain-reducing) muscle lotion

e. all of the above

Explanation / Answer

Ans 1 : c) 90

The loss in weight = 270 - 264 = 6 pounds

Since 1 pound = 16 ounces

So 6 pounds = 6 x 16 = 96 ounces

Approximately 90 ounces of fluid must be drank to regain the lost fluid.

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