Heat Illnesses

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