Environmental Factors

What is the difference between Dehydration and Heat Stroke

• Dehydration= too much water

  Heat Stroke= too much sun, body cant cool itself down

• Dehydration = loss of water through sweating

  Heat stroke = too much sun, body cant cool itself down

• Dehydration= eating too much

  Heat Stroke= drinking too much

• Dehydration = tiredness

  Heat Stroke = drinking too much water

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

Some signs of a Heat Illness usually are vomiting, nausea, excessive sweating, rapid pulse, and dizziness.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Where does heat typically exit the body?

• Through the head

• Through your extremities (head, fingers, toes)

• Through your nose

• Through unprotected surfaces of the skin

Name three ways of avoiding hypothermia

• Dressing appropriately

• Letting people know where you are

• Not overexerting yourself in the cold

• Drink a lot of warm liquids ie tea

If someone is experiencing hypothermia, which part of their body should you focus on first?

• Extremities (hands, feet, head)

• Trunk (main part of body)