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What is a common symptom of heat cramps?
What is a common symptom of heat cramps?
- Rapid weight gain
- Severe muscle cramps in the arm or legs (correct)
- Fever above 40°C
- Severe headache
What should you do if the heat cramp victim is not nauseous?
What should you do if the heat cramp victim is not nauseous?
- Make them exercise more
- Give them a cold sports drink (correct)
- Give them a warm meal
- Make them rest for 30 minutes
What is the recommended position for the heat cramp victim?
What is the recommended position for the heat cramp victim?
- Standing upright
- Sitting down
- Walking slowly
- Lying down with legs elevated 8 to 12 inches (correct)
What should you do if the victim has not fully recovered after 30 minutes?
What should you do if the victim has not fully recovered after 30 minutes?
What is the temperature range for heat exhaustion?
What is the temperature range for heat exhaustion?
What is the main cause of heat exhaustion?
What is the main cause of heat exhaustion?
What is exertional heatstroke a precursor to?
What is exertional heatstroke a precursor to?
What happens to the body's temperature in exertional heatstroke?
What happens to the body's temperature in exertional heatstroke?
What is a common cause of exertional heatstroke?
What is a common cause of exertional heatstroke?
How can heatstroke be prevented during exercise in hot weather?
How can heatstroke be prevented during exercise in hot weather?
What is the result of excessive fluid loss and lack of cooling during exercise?
What is the result of excessive fluid loss and lack of cooling during exercise?
What happens when the amount of water lost exceeds the amount taken in?
What happens when the amount of water lost exceeds the amount taken in?
What is the effect of dehydration on exercise performance?
What is the effect of dehydration on exercise performance?
What is a symptom of dehydration?
What is a symptom of dehydration?
What should you do if you experience dehydration symptoms during exercise?
What should you do if you experience dehydration symptoms during exercise?
When should you seek medical attention for dehydration?
When should you seek medical attention for dehydration?
What should you do before embarking on a long outdoor activity?
What should you do before embarking on a long outdoor activity?
Why should you avoid drinking alcohol during outdoor activities in the cold?
Why should you avoid drinking alcohol during outdoor activities in the cold?
What is essential to ensure safety in outdoor activities like swimming and diving?
What is essential to ensure safety in outdoor activities like swimming and diving?
What can result from engaging in outdoor activities ill-equipped?
What can result from engaging in outdoor activities ill-equipped?
Why is it important to stay hydrated and have sufficient calories during outdoor activities?
Why is it important to stay hydrated and have sufficient calories during outdoor activities?
What is a sign of mild hypothermia?
What is a sign of mild hypothermia?
What should you do to prevent heat-related illness?
What should you do to prevent heat-related illness?
What is a common symptom of heat stroke?
What is a common symptom of heat stroke?
What should you do if the person has severe hypothermia?
What should you do if the person has severe hypothermia?
What is the danger of cooling the body too rapidly?
What is the danger of cooling the body too rapidly?
What is the minimum body temperature for clinically diagnosed hypothermia?
What is the minimum body temperature for clinically diagnosed hypothermia?
