1. What is the primary cause of hypothermia during a snow blizzard?
a) Heat exhaustion
b) Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures
c) Excessive hydration
d) Overheating
Answer: b) Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures
2. Frostbite primarily affects which parts of the body?
a) Chest and abdomen
b) Eyes and ears
c) Extremities like fingers, toes, nose, and ears
d) Thighs and hips
Answer: c) Extremities like fingers, toes, nose, and ears
3. Which of the following is a common respiratory hazard during a snow blizzard?
a) Carbon monoxide poisoning
b) Asthma attacks due to cold air
c) Inhalation of snow particles
d) Pollen allergies
Answer: b) Asthma attacks due to cold air
4. What is the main reason for increased cardiac events during blizzards?
a) Overeating
b) Strenuous physical activity like snow shoveling
c) Prolonged sitting indoors
d) Lack of sleep
Answer: b) Strenuous physical activity like snow shoveling
5. Which demographic group is at the highest risk of hypothermia during a snow blizzard?
a) Healthy adults
b) Children and the elderly
c) Pregnant women
d) Athletes
Answer: b) Children and the elderly
6. What is the major health risk associated with power outages during snow blizzards?
a) Exposure to extreme heat
b) Foodborne illnesses from spoiled food
c) Overhydration
d) Hypoglycemia
Answer: b) Foodborne illnesses from spoiled food
7. What condition occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it?
a) Hyperthermia
b) Hypothermia
c) Dehydration
d) Frostbite
Answer: b) Hypothermia
8. Prolonged exposure to cold in a blizzard can cause chilblains, which primarily affect:
a) Skin
b) Bones
c) Lungs
d) Heart
Answer: a) Skin
9. What is the main source of carbon monoxide poisoning during snow blizzards?
a) Inhalation of snow
b) Use of gas heaters or generators indoors
c) Outdoor exercise
d) Eating frozen food
Answer: b) Use of gas heaters or generators indoors
10. Snow blindness is caused by:
a) Prolonged staring at the snow without protection
b) Low oxygen levels
c) Hypothermia
d) Wind chill
Answer: a) Prolonged staring at the snow without protection
11. What is a common mental health effect of snow blizzards?
a) Schizophrenia
b) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
c) ADHD
d) Bipolar disorder
Answer: b) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
12. Which of the following is a key precaution for outdoor activity during a snow blizzard?
a) Wearing dark-colored clothing
b) Avoiding water-resistant layers
c) Dressing in multiple layers
d) Walking barefoot in the snow
Answer: c) Dressing in multiple layers
13. What is the risk of dehydration during a snow blizzard?
a) It is non-existent
b) Reduced water intake due to cold
c) Excessive sweating
d) High salt loss
Answer: b) Reduced water intake due to cold
14. Rewarming frostbitten areas too quickly can lead to:
a) Permanent tissue damage
b) Increased circulation
c) Muscle spasms
d) Faster recovery
Answer: a) Permanent tissue damage
15. Blizzard conditions can lead to an increase in which type of injuries?
a) Drowning injuries
b) Slips, trips, and falls
c) Chemical burns
d) Sunburns
Answer: b) Slips, trips, and falls
16. Which of the following is a cardiovascular risk during blizzards?
a) Increased risk of arrhythmias
b) Decreased heart rate
c) Overhydration
d) Hypoglycemia
Answer: a) Increased risk of arrhythmias
17. Why are individuals with respiratory conditions at risk during blizzards?
a) Snow particles irritate the lungs
b) Cold air constricts airways
c) Lack of oxygen
d) High levels of pollen
Answer: b) Cold air constricts airways
18. What is the best way to prevent frostbite in extremities during a snow blizzard?
a) Use of sunscreen
b) Wearing insulated gloves and boots
c) Continuous exposure to wind
d) Keeping extremities uncovered
Answer: b) Wearing insulated gloves and boots
19. Which condition is characterized by bright red, itchy skin due to cold exposure?
a) Frostbite
b) Chilblains
c) Hypothermia
d) Sunburn
Answer: b) Chilblains
20. What is the impact of snow blizzards on mental health?
a) Improved mood
b) Reduced social isolation
c) Increased stress and anxiety
d) None
Answer: c) Increased stress and anxiety