9 questions
Which BEST describes a condition whose symptoms may include heavy sweating and a rapid pulse, a result of your body overheating?
Heat Cramps
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
Usually involves muscles that are fatigued by heavy work and heat, such as calves, thighs, and shoulders.
Heat Cramps
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
Which BEST describes a condition marked by fever and often by unconsciousness, caused by failure of the body's temperature-regulating mechanism when exposed to excessively high temperatures?
Heat Cramps
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
Which Heat Illness is the most severe and requires you to call 911?
Heat Cramps
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
How do we prevent Heat Illnesses?
Wear loose fitting, lightweight clothing
Protect against sunburn, such as using sunblock
Drink plenty of fluids
All of the Above
If someone is suffering from a Heat Stroke, what should we do?
Call 911
Remove them from the sun into a shaded area
Give them water
Put water on their body to cool them down
All of the Above
Some signs of a Heat Illness usually are vomiting, nausea, excessive sweating, rapid pulse, and dizziness.
TRUE
FALSE
When a person is experiencing a Heat Stroke, they may stop sweating due to the body's sweating mechanism shutting down.
TRUE
FALSE
Will Heat Illnesses be on your Final Exam for PE?
YES!!!!!
NO