Test Your Knowledge Of Heat Exhaustion
With temperatures expected to top out at 100 degrees or higher through Saturday, we've created a quiz to test your knowledge of heat exhaustion.
- 1.Heat stroke is a serious condition, marked by a body temperature of 106 degrees or more; hot, dry skin; and a rapid pulse. Which of these steps should be done immediately? There is more than one correct answer.
- A.
Seek immediate medical care; call 911.
- B.
Move the victim to a cooler environment, with fans or air conditioning, or give a cold bath or sponging to reduce body temperature.
- C.
Encourage the drinking of hydrating fluids.
- D.
Remove clothing.
- 2.Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heat exhaustion?
- A.
Confusion
- B.
Hallucination
- C.
Pale Skin
- D.
Head Ache
- 3.Cramps in the muscles of the legs and abdomen can be an early sign of heat exhaustion. What's the best first aid?
- A.
Firm pressure on the cramping muscle or a gentle massage to relieve spasms.
- B.
Sipping water to induce nausea.
- C.
A cold shower.
- D.
All of the above.
- 4.At 10 a.m. July 5, Indystar.com reported a temperature of 91 degrees and "feels like 96." What is the "feels like" temperature?
- A.
It feels hotter when there's no wind.
- B.
It's the heat plus the radiance of the sun.
- C.
It's the heat … and the humidity.
- D.
It's the heat … and the humidity, the wind and the sun's strength.
- 5.Studies indicate that, other things being equal, the severity of heat disorders tends to increase with . . .
- A.
Your physical condition
- B.
Your age
- C.
A higher SPF factor on sunscreen
- D.
All of the above
- 6.During extreme heat, follow which of these rules?
- A.
Direct the flow of portable electric fans toward yourself.
- B.
Take off your hat to allow the heat to escape from your body.
- C.
Wear heavy, dark clothing.
- D.
None of the above.
- 7.Which of the following drinks will best prevent heat exhaustion during periods of extreme exhaustion or humidity?
- A.
Sports Drink
- B.
Water
- C.
Iced Coffee
- D.
Beer
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