Pre Test 1 Heat Related Illnesses can be fatal and result in death A True B False 2 Elderly and young children are not at risk for Heat Related Illnesses A True B False ID: 723274
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Hot, Hot, Hot !
Understanding Heat Related IllnessSlide2
Pre Test
1. Heat Related Illnesses can be fatal and result in death
A)
True
B)
False
2. Elderly and young children are not at risk for Heat Related Illnesses
A
)
True
B)
False
3. Taking salt tablets is a good way to treat Heat Related Illnesses
A
)
True
B
)
False
4. Signs/Symptoms of Heat Related Illness include:
A
)
Thirst
, Sweating, Feeling Dizzy
B
)
Muscle
Cramps, Not Sweating, Rapid Heart Beat
C)
A
Only
D)
B
Only
E)
A
and
B
5. Keeping hydrated is an important precaution to consider re: Heat Related Illnesses
A)
True
B)
FalseSlide3
What Is Heat Related Illness?
Heat Related Illnesses include: Heat Stress
Heat Syncope/Dizziness
Heat Cramps
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke Slide4
Heat Stress
Heat stress occurs when a strain is placed on the body
as
a result of hot weather
.Slide5
Heat Syncope/Dizziness
Heat syncope is sudden dizziness or fainting experienced after
exposure to heat
.
The
skin appears pale and sweaty but is generally moist and cool.
The
pulse may be weakened, and the heart rate is usually rapid. Body temperature is normal.Slide6
Heat Cramps/Muscle Spasms
Heat Cramps:
Painful muscle spasms
in the abdomen, arms, or legs following strenuous
activity.
The
skin is usually moist and cool and the pulse is normal or slightly raised.
Body
temperature is mostly normal.
Heat
cramps often are caused by a lack of salt in the body, but salt replacement should not be considered without advice from a physician
.Slide7
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Exhaustion:A warning that the body is getting too hot.
The
person may be thirsty, giddy, weak, uncoordinated, nauseous, and sweating profusely.
The
body temperature is usually normal and the pulse is normal or raised.
The
skin is cold and clammy.
Although
heat exhaustion often is caused by the body's loss of water and salt, salt supplements should only be taken with advice from a doctor
.Slide8
Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is the body's response to an excessive loss of water and salt contained in sweat. Those
most prone to heat exhaustion include
elderly people
, people with high
or low blood pressure
and people working or exercising in a hot environment
.Slide9Slide10
Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is a serious condition, and is sometimes fatal, so immediate medical attention is essential when problems first begin.
A
person with heat stroke has a body temperature above 104° F.
Other
symptoms may include confusion, combativeness, bizarre behavior, faintness, staggering, strong rapid pulse, dry flushed skin, lack of sweating, possible delirium or
coma.Slide11
Heat Stroke
Heat stroke occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature. The body's temperature rises rapidly,
the sweating mechanism fails
, and the body is unable to cool down.
Body temperature may rise to 106°F or higher within 10-15 minutes.
Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not given.Slide12Slide13Slide14Slide15
What Do You Do for Heat Related Illness?
Monitor for signs or symptoms of heat related illness
Obtain immediate assistance for the Resident
Initiate immediate cooling procedures until medical help arrives
Inform your Supervisor of any heat related illness