First Aid- Chapter 19: Heat-Related Illnesses and Cold-Related Emergencies Practice Exam Questions Solved Correctly.
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Heat Illness Prevention Course
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Heat Illness Prevention Course
Which of the following would be a factor that a person could control to help prevent heat-related illnesses or cold-related emergencies?
Humidity level
Wind
Air temperature
Clothing worn - Answer Clothing worn
Your next-door neighbor has been working outside all day on a project in her b...
First Aid- Chapter 19: Heat-Related
Illnesses and Cold-Related Emergencies
Practice Exam Questions Solved
Correctly.
Which of the following would be a factor that a person could control to help prevent heat-related
illnesses or cold-related emergencies?
Humidity level
Wind
Air temperature
Clothing worn - Answer Clothing worn
Your next-door neighbor has been working outside all day on a project in her backyard. When you go
over to visit her, you find her sitting outside on a lawn chair. Your neighbor seems to be disoriented and
has rapid, shallow breathing. Her skin is also moist, bright red and hot to the touch. Which of the
following might you suspect?
Heat stroke
Exertional heat exhaustion
Exercise-associated muscle cramps
Dehydration - Answer Heat stroke
Which of the following would be most appropriate to do when giving care to a person with minor
frostbite of the toes?
Secure the toes closely against one another.
Bandage the entire foot from ankle to toes tightly with a clean dressing.
Rewarm the toes gently using skin-to-skin contact.
Gently warm the toes in a container of hot water.
Gently warm the toes in a container of cool water. - Answer Rewarm the toes gently using skin-to-skin
contact.
, True or false: Exercise-associated muscle cramps are an early indication that the body's normal
temperature-regulating mechanism is not working efficiently. - Answer True
You are walking past a construction site on a hot day when you notice one of the workers staggering
about. The man is sweating profusely and tells you that he feels weak and dizzy. Which action would be
most appropriate for you to do first?
Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.
Rapidly cool the person by immersing them in cold water.
Move the person to a cooler environment.
Douse them with cold-water-soaked towels. - Answer Move the person to a cooler environment.
If exposed to the same conditions, which person would be at greatest risk for a heat-related illness or
cold-related emergency?
A 28-year-old female office worker who drinks coffee throughout the day
A 52-year-old woman who takes a diuretic
A 33-year-old male construction worker working outside
A 70-year-old male with diabetes and heart disease - Answer A 70-year-old male with diabetes and
heart disease
Which of the following would least likely affect the body's ability to maintain its temperature?
Intense activity
Low humidity level
Brisk wind
Extreme air temperature - Answer Low humidity level
A person is experiencing dehydration. The person is awake and able to swallow. You give them a sports
drink. Which of the following would you tell the person to do?
Sip at a slow pace.
Drink the full glass over 30 seconds.
Take a sip to moisten your mouth and then spit it out.
Gargle with the drink and then swallow. - Answer Sip at a slow pace.
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