NFHS HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED AND GRADED A+
What is the leading cause of preventable death in high school athletics?
External Heat Stroke
Why is building up to full uniform/padding a good idea in preventing heat illness
during practices?
Students need to get acclimated to heat and exercise intensity before wearing heavy
gear.
Why is heat acclimatization important? Select all that apply.
Many students spend their Summers out of the heat., Students who are used to the
heat are less likely to have heat illness.
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for external heat illness for students?
Age
What's the most reliable indicator you should use when determining if you should
modify activity for heat?
Wet bulb temperature taken at your field.
How much fluid should a student drink for every pound lost during exercise?
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED AND GRADED A+
What is the leading cause of preventable death in high school athletics?
External Heat Stroke
Why is building up to full uniform/padding a good idea in preventing heat illness
during practices?
Students need to get acclimated to heat and exercise intensity before wearing heavy
gear.
Why is heat acclimatization important? Select all that apply.
Many students spend their Summers out of the heat., Students who are used to the
heat are less likely to have heat illness.
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for external heat illness for students?
Age
What's the most reliable indicator you should use when determining if you should
modify activity for heat?
Wet bulb temperature taken at your field.
How much fluid should a student drink for every pound lost during exercise?
