1. Gastroenteritis can be caused by inhaling certain bacteria or viruses. a. tru

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1. Gastroenteritis can be caused by inhaling certain bacteria or viruses.

a. true

b. false

2. A tennis player complains of dry mouth and excessive thirst and begins to vomit. You detect that her breath smells sweet and fruity. She is likely to be experiencing which of the following conditions?

a. insulin reaction

b. adverse stimulant reaction

c. ketoacidosis

d. gastroenteritis

e. heatstroke

3. Creatine use by adolescents has been shown to have positive long-term effects.

a. true

b. false

4. How is stimulant use potentially dangerous to an athlete?

a. It elevates the heart rate.

b. It causes shallow breathing.

c. It increases the body temperature.

d. a and b

e. a and c

5. An athlete who has an adverse reaction to a depressant may be at risk of

a. respiratory difficulties

b. seizures

c. delirium

d. all of the above

e. a and b

6. Your star runner has finished her run and is coming back to the sidelines when she faints. When you reach her, she is responsive but feeling unsteady. You have her

a. sniff smelling salts

b. walk slowly around the track with support

c. sit on the bench and put her head between her knees

d. lie down flat on the ground

e. wait to see if she feels better and can begin running again

Explanation / Answer

Ans 1 : True

Gastroenteritis is also called as stomach flu. It can be caused due to variety of viruses and bacteria which can be ingested into the body through contaminated food or even breathing. The rotavirus and norovirus are the common viruses causing it.

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