Providing First Aid For Heat Exposure Jeopardy Template

Basic Information	Heat Cramps	Heat Exhaustion	Heat Stroke
100 A chemical imbalance occurs, which could lead to death. What happens when the body is overexposed to heat?	100 Muscle sprains/spasms from water loss and salt by perspiration. What are heat cramps?	100 Extreme mental/physical fatigue from heat. What is heat exhaustion?	100 Too much heat intake which causes a sudden death of brain cells in an area by inadequate amounts of blood flow to the area. What is heat stroke?
200 Heat exhaustion has a almost normal body temperature, whereas heat stroke has a high body temperature. How does internal body temperature differ in heat exhaustion and heat stroke?	200 Exposure to heat. What causes heat cramps?	200 12 inches. If a patient is to be laying down elevated with heat exhaustion, how high up should the feet be?	200 False, heat stroke is the same thing as sunstroke. True or False, Heat stroke is not the same thing as sunstroke.
300 Avoid abnormally warm/hot temperatures, or drink enough liquid amounts of water and salt. What is at least one precaution a victim should take after recovering from any condition caused by exposure to heat?	300 Profuse sweating, involuntary spasms, pain. What are three signs or symptoms of heat cramps?	300 Pale/clammy skin, diaphoresis, and weakening. What are three signs or symptoms of heat exhaustion?	300 Red, hot, dry skin, rapid pulse, or a high body temperature. What are three signs or symptoms of heat stroke?
400 Water, salt, perspiration, heat. Harmful reactions can happen when ____ or ____ is lost through ____, or when the body cannot eliminate excess____.	400 Yes Yes or No, Should firm pressure be applied to the cramped muscles?	400 Almost normal. Would the temperature of heat exhaustion be almost normal, very high, or very low?	400 Heat, rise The body is unable to eliminate the excess ____, which causes the internal body temperature to ____.
500 Convolusions, death High body temperatures can cause ____and/or ____ in a very short period of time.	500 A sufficient amount of electrolytes are given to patient, pressure is applied on cramp, or allow the victim to rest in a cooler area. What is at least one first aid treatment for heat cramps?	500 Loosening or removing excessive clothing, applying cool, wet cloths on body, or laying down the patient with feet elevated up. What is at least one first aid treatment for heat exhaustion?	500 To cool the body, place ice packs on joints, or place the victim in a tub of cool water. What is at least one first aid treatment for heat stroke?

Providing First Aid for Heat Exposure

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