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Do You Know How to Stay Safe in Cold Weather?

By Chris Woolston
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

You don't need to stay inside just because the temperature is plunging. As anyone who has ever strapped on ice skates or hopped on a sled can attest, cold-weather fun is some of the best fun of all. Of course, cold weather also calls for caution. How much do you know about staying safe when it's cold outside? Take this short quiz to find out.


1. Which of these is a common symptom of hypothermia?

a. A body temperature below 95 degrees Fahrenheit
b. Confusion
c. Slurred speech
d. All of the above

2. You can only develop hypothermia if the outside temperature is below freezing.

True
False

3. What's the first thing you should do if you think someone has hypothermia?

a. Get him out of the cold and seek immediate medical help
b. Put him in a hot bath
c. Massage his hands and feet
d. Put a heating pad on his hands or feet

4. Which of these statements about cold air is true?

a. Cold air can irritate the airways and cause shortness of breath
b. Cold air can weaken the immune system, making a person vulnerable to colds
c. It's too dangerous to exercise outside if the temperature falls below 0 degrees F
d. All of the above

5. Which of these is the WRONG way to treat frostbite?

a. Soak frostbitten areas in warm water
b. Massage frostbitten areas
c. Use body heat to warm frostbitten areas
d. Immediately check for signs of hypothermia

6. If a person has both frostbite and hypothermia, treating the hypothermia is the top priority.

True
False

7. Because you don't sweat much in cold weather, you don't need to drink much water while exercising in the cold.

True
False

8. Which of these combinations will give you the LEAST amount of protection against the cold?

a. A thick cotton sweatshirt and a jacket
b. A Lycra shirt, a cotton sweatshirt, and a windbreaker
c. A wool sweater and a windbreaker
d. A silk shirt, a cotton sweatshirt, and a jacket



Last updated Oct 02, 2008


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