Hazmat Book Ch2 Flashcards
1
Q
What’s a heat rash ?
A
Inflammation of the skin resulting from prolong exposure to heat the humid air often aggravated by chafing clothing
2
Q
What are heat cramps?
A
A cramp in the extremities are ugly and caused by location of water and salt in the body.
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3
Q
What is heat exhaustion?
A
A mild form of shock cause when the circulatory system begins to fail as a result of the bodies in adequate effort to give off excess heat
4
Q
What is a heat stroke?
A
Is severe and sometimes fatal condition, resulting from the failure of the temperature regulating capacity by the body . Body temperature of 105°F (40.5°C) or higher , rapid, pulse, dry, hot, and or moist skin, headache, confusion, and unconsciousness
