42 - Adult - Heat-Related Emergencies

Question 1

These are caused by overexertion and dehydration in the presence of high temps. It includes elevated body temp, generalized weakness, warm, moist skin and cramps to the fingers, arms, legs, or abdominal muscles.

A. Heat cramps
B. Heat exhaustion
C. Heat stroke

Answer 1

A. Heat cramps

Question 2

Hypothalamic temperature regulation is lost. Cell death to the brain, liver, and kidneys appear. There is cessation of sweating, very high body temperature, dry skin, rapid/shallow pulse, weak pulse, diarrhea, anxiety, ALOC/headache.

A. Heat cramps
B. Heat exhaustion
C. Heat stroke

Answer 2

C. Heat stroke

Question 3

Acute reaction to heat exposure and is most common heat-related. There is increased body temperature, generalized weakness, cool/diaphoretic skin, rapid, shallow breathing, weak pulse, diarrhea, anxiety

A. Heat cramps
B. Heat exhaustion
C. Heat stroke

Answer 3

B. Heat exhaustion

Question 4

For shivering in hyperthermic adults, what is administered?

Answer 4

Versed 2-4 mg IV/IO/IN