WorksheetsHeat Emergencies Presentation
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of the following is a prevention measure for heat-related emergencies?
Drinking plenty of water
Wearing heavy clothing in the sun
Ignoring signs of heat exhaustion
Exercising during the hottest part of the day
The first aid treatment for heat-related emergencies is:
Move the person to a cool place, give water, and apply cool cloths.
Wrap the person in warm blankets and give hot drinks.
Encourage the person to exercise to cool down.
Ignore the symptoms and wait for them to pass.
Fill in the blank: South Georgia's climate poses serious risks for ________ activities.
outdoor
indoor
financial
culinary
Which of the following is a unique challenge faced by marching band students?
Lack of instruments
Uniforms, physical exertion, and prolonged sun exposure
Not enough practice time
Indoor performances only
Fill in the blank: Lots of _______ is a symptom of heat cramps.
sweating
shivering
coughing
sneezing
Fill in the blank: A person with heat exhaustion may feel extremely ________.
thirsty
cold
energetic
hungry
Hot dry skin with no sweating is a symptom of heat stroke.
True
False
Which drink is recommended for someone with heat cramps?
Gatorade/Powerade (water and electrolytes)
Hot chocolate
Black coffee
Soda
For heat exhaustion, what should you do with extra clothes?
Remove extra clothes
Add more clothes
Ignore the clothes
Cover with a blanket
If someone is experiencing heat stroke, why should you call supervisors?
Need to get to hospital for special care
To give them water immediately
Because supervisors can treat heat stroke on site
To let them rest in the sun
What should you cover a person with if they are suffering from heat stroke?
Cover with cool sheet
Cover with warm blanket
Cover with plastic wrap
Cover with heavy clothes
You should attempt to give fluids by mouth to a person suffering from heat stroke if they are confused or unresponsive.
True
False
