Heat Related Emergencies

1. True or False. Heat stroke is a medical emergency?

True

False

2. Heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke ?

True

False

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

True

False

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

True

False

5. Treatment includes cooling with water-soaked sheets.

True

False

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

Explanation

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

8. HYPERTHERMIA is :

101 degrees Fahrenheit or greater

102degrees Fahrenheit or greater

103 degrees Fahrenheit or greater

104 degrees Fahrenheit or greater

9. Patient should be

Cooled, then transported.

Transported, then cooled

10. How much IV fluid should a hypovolemic patient get?

500cc

1000cc

10ml/kg

20ml/kg

Heat Related Emergencies

1. True or False. Heat stroke is a medical emergency?

2.

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2. Heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke ?

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

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

5. Treatment includes cooling with water-soaked sheets.

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

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

8. HYPERTHERMIA is :

9. Patient should be

10. How much IV fluid should a hypovolemic patient get?