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Heat-Related Illnesses and Risk Factors Quiz

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Which heat disorder represents the most severe form of heat-associated illness?

Heat cramps

Heat syncope

Heat stroke (correct)

Heat exhaustion

Which of the following is a symptom commonly associated with heat stroke?

Cold and clammy skin

Profuse sweating

Confusion or loss of consciousness (correct)

Pale complexion

What is the first aid treatment for someone suspected of having heat stroke?

Offering fluids to drink

Calling emergency medical services immediately (correct)

Moving the person to a warmer area

Applying ice directly to the skin

Which of the following activities can increase the risk of developing heat stroke?

Exercising strenuously in hot, humid conditions Signup and view all the answers

In which situation should cooling efforts be initiated before medical help arrives for someone suspected of heat stroke?

When the person is unconscious Signup and view all the answers

What makes heat stroke different from heat exhaustion?

Heat stroke results in core body temperature above 104°F (40°C) Signup and view all the answers

What should NOT be done when treating someone with suspected heat stroke?

Leave the person alone without monitoring their condition Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor contributing to the development of heat stroke?

Having a pre-existing medical condition like obesity or heart disease Signup and view all the answers

Which demographic group is most vulnerable to heat stroke?

Elderly individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of untreated heat stroke?

Organ damage or failure Signup and view all the answers