NATA-BOC Exam Secrets Study Guide 2023 A+ Review Test

NATA-BOC Exam Secrets Study Guide 2023 A+ Review Test What are the three types of heat-related illnesses? - Answer-Heat stress Heat exhaustion Heat stroke What are the symptoms of heat stress? - Answer-swollen hands and feet, itchy skin, sunburn, heat syncope (pale moist skin, hypotension) and heat cramps What is the treatment for heat stress? - Answer-remove from heat, cool, hydrate, and replace lost sodium What are the symptoms for heat exhaustion? - Answer-flu-like aching, nausea, and vomiting, headaches, dizziness, and hypotension with cold clammy skin and diaphoresis. excessive sweating and temp <106 degrees What is the treatment for heat exhaustion? - Answer-cool the body and replace sodium and fluids, must be prompt in order to prevent heat stroke. careful monitoring (reactions may be delayed) What are the symptoms for heat stroke? - Answer-temperature greater than 106. may result in seizures, neurological damage, multiple organ failures and death. What is the treatment for heat stroke? - Answer-evaporative cooling, rehydration, and immediate emergency transfer About ___% of heat is lost through evaporation during exercise - Answer-65% What steps can you take to prevent heat loss? - Answer-utilize WBGT provide adequate hydration 16 fl oz before/8 fl oz every 20 mins during/ and 16 fl oz for every 1 lb lost during activity Allow time for acclimatization (7-10 days) Monitor for signs of hypothermia 10 min break every hour Promote evaporation (change wet t-shirts) Provide shelter Hypothermia occurs when: - Answer-the core body temperature falls below 95 degrees Hypothermia may be a result of: - Answer-immersion in cold water exposure to cold temperatures Continues...