Heat –Related Emergencies
Please color code your answers
1. Please discuss the following heat related conditions listed in Table 21-1. ( be sure to include symptoms and what to do
2. What is the differences between fever and hyperthermia
3. Discuss 3 other heat illnesses
4. Discuss 7 simple preventive measures to reduce heat stress
5. Discuss 4 caution (DO NOT) related to heat emergencies.
6. Water makes up about _________ to ______________.
7. You lose about _________ of water every day through_____________, _____________,______________, and ______________________.
8. How much water does an adult requires_________________.
9. About 70% of most food is ________________.
10. A working adult can produce _______ or __________ of sweat an hour for short periods and up to _______ to ________ quarts a day.
11. Thirst is a sign of _____________________________________.
12. What color is urine when you are getting enough water?______________________________
13. What color is urine when not drinking enough water?_______________________________
14. Sweat and urine contain______________________ and ___________________
15. The human body requires about __________________ sodium .
16. What is water intoxication ?