As summer temperatures swell into the 90s and beyond, take our quick true/false quiz below to test your knowledge on heat exhaustion. Then check the answers for a more detailed explanation. & Fields” to test your knowledge.
1. Heat exhaustion occurs when the body suffers an excessive loss of water and salt through sweating.
A. True
B. False
2. People with low blood pressure are more prone to suffer from heat exhaustion.
A. True
B. False
3. Blocked sweat glands are the most common cause of heat rash.
A. True
B. False
4. Warning signs of heat exhaustion are: lack of thirst, itchy skin, and blurred vision.
A. True
B. False
5. Heat exhaustion can quickly turn to heat stroke if not properly treated.
A. True
B. False
6. There are 3 types of heat exhaustion: water depletion, salt depletion, and overexertion.
A. True
B. False
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