104 degrees Fahrenheit or greater

101 degrees Fahrenheit or greater

102degrees Fahrenheit or greater

103 degrees Fahrenheit or greater

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Questions and Answers

1.

True or False. Heat stroke is a medical emergency?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
2.

HYPERTHERMIA is :
- A.
  
  101 degrees Fahrenheit or greater
- B.
  
  102degrees Fahrenheit or greater
- C.
  
  103 degrees Fahrenheit or greater
- D.
  
  104 degrees Fahrenheit or greater
Correct Answer
D. 104 degrees Fahrenheit or greater
3.

Treatment includes cooling with water-soaked sheets.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
4.

Heat stroke is a medical emergency. It is distinguished by altered level of consciousness.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
5.

With heat stroke, sweating may still be present, especially when exercise-induced.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
6.

Using ice water is an recomended way to cool the patient.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Do not use ice water or cold water to cool patients, as these may induce vasoconstriction

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7.

Elderly, and persons on medications which impair the body's ability to regulate heat have an increase risk?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
8.

How much IV fluid should a hypovolemic patient get?
- A.
  
  500cc
- B.
  
  1000cc
- C.
  
  10ml/kg
- D.
  
  20ml/kg
Correct Answer
D. 20ml/kg
9.

Patient should be
- A.
  
  Cooled, then transported.
- B.
  
  Transported, then cooled
Correct Answer
B. Transported, then cooled
10.

heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke ?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

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Heat Related Emergencies

True or False. Heat stroke is a medical emergency?

HYPERTHERMIA is :

Treatment includes cooling with water-soaked sheets.

Heat stroke is a medical emergency. It is distinguished by altered level of consciousness.

With heat stroke, sweating may still be present, especially when exercise-induced.

Using ice water is an recomended way to cool the patient.

Elderly, and persons on medications which impair the body's ability to regulate heat have an increase risk?

How much IV fluid should a hypovolemic patient get?

Patient should be

heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke ?