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Heat Cramps
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
Care
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100
What are heat cramps?
painful muscles spasms mostly in legs and abdomen
100
Define heat exhaustion.
Heat exhaustion literally means "exhaustion from the heat"
100
When does a heat stroke occur?
when signals of heat exhaustion are ignored.
100
T/F? After caring for a heat cramp, the person may resume the activity they were doing before the injury occured.
False, they should rest and you should watch them carefully for more signals.
100
Which one is the least common of the three illnesses?
Heat stroke
200
How do you care for heat cramps?
move to cool place, give electrolite and carbohydrate containing fluid, lightly stretch and massage area.
200
When does heat exhausion mainly occur?
Often when a person wears heavy clothing in the hot weather
200
How do you identify a heat stroke?
Answers vary... high body temperature, red skin(dry or moist), change in consciousness, rapid shallow breathing, weak pulse, etc.
200
What drinks should you give to a person after heat cramps or heat exhausion?
Fluids containing electrolites, and carbohydrates. Ex. commercial sports drink, milk, water, or fruit juice
200
What are the three types of heat related illnesses?
Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke
300
What is the one thing you DO NOT do for a person with a heat cramp?
don't give salt tablets as they may worsen the condition.
300
How do you care for heat exhaustion?
Answers will vary... get person out of heat, losen or remove as much clothing as possible, cool them down by spraying them with water, etc.
300
When do you call 911?
IMMEDIATELY!
300
How much fluid should you give to a person who has suffered from heat exhaustion?
about 4 ounces every 15 minutes
300
List the three types of heat related illnesses in order of severity from least to greatest
Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke