QUIZ 2: HEAT ILLNESS EXAM QUESTIONS

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QUIZ 2: HEAT ILLNESS EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: Heat Exhaustion

Answer:

-caused by insufficient amount of blood return to the heart -develops because the body is pooling most of the blood to its working muscles and skin for cooling

Question 2: Hot Weather and Stress

Answer:

-our bodies depend heavily on a constant temp and slight increase or decrease can lead to distress or even death -our safety depends on our body's ability to dissipate heat and maintain blood flow to active muscles during increased temp -during exercise our body releases heat through evaporation of sweat, thus cooling our skin and the blood circulating near the skins surface -hotter the weather the more H2O our body loses through sweat -the more humid the weather the less efficient we are at lowering our body temp through sweating -loosing too much water or if your body temp increases you may suffer from heat stress

Question 3: Heat Exhaustion Symptoms

Answer:

-low BP -rapid and weak pulse -fainting

-profuse sweating -psychological disorientation -core body temp may be normal or slightly increased

Question 4: Heat Cramp Treatment

Answer:

fluid and electrolyte replacement, gentle stretching and rest

Question 5: Dehydration

Answer:

-excessive loss of body fluid and can occur even in comfortable temperatures -increased body temp -decreased sweat rate -decreased oxygen consumption -decreased exercise capacity -decreased muscular strength

Question 6: Heat Exhaustion Treatment

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-drink fluid -find a cool place to rest -continue to drink plenty of fluids the next 24 hours and rest for the remainder of the day

Question 7: Heat Stroke Symptoms

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-flushed -hot skin -increased body temp -very high or low BP -chills -shivering -disorientation -confusion -erratic behavior -loss of consiousness -convulsions

Question 8: Heat Cramps

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-involuntary spasms and cramping in the muscles during exercise -lack of sodium and potassium aid in the cause -primary cause is muscle fatigue

Question 9: Heat Stroke treatment

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-seek immediate medical assistance -try lowering body temperature by removing excess clothing, getting out of the heat, drinking cold fluids, and apply cool &/or damp towels to body or immerse body in H2o

Question 10: Prevention

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-be in good physical condition -use caution when exercising -start slow and take rests until you become acclimated -exercise in the early morning or late evening -avoid supplements and/or beverages that contain stimulants -do not use salt pills -drink 2 cups of H2O before you begin and 4-8 oz every 10-15 minutes during -weigh yourself before exercising and if your wt has decreased by 3% since the day before do not exercise until you have rehydrated yourself -wear clothing that breathes, light or white colored clothing is best -do not wear any type of clothing that will cause a loss of body water -rest in shade frequently -slow down or stop if you start to feel uncomfortable or develop any signs or symptoms of heat stress

Question 11: Heat Stroke

Answer:

-can be a fatal illness and occurs when the body does not sweat enough, causing an extreme increase in body temperature -body's temperature regulatory center fails to operate efficiently

Question 12: Heat Stress

Answer:

-dehydration -heat cramps -heat exhaustion -heat stroke