Hypothermia Quiz Answers
1. False. Hypothermia means the body can no longer produce more body heat than it is losing. Severe cases can be fatal. It can happen even on a mild winter's day, or a damp day in fall or spring if the temperature is under 10 C, so extreme cold is not necessary. Wet clothing and cold air or water can cause hypothermia.
2. True. If a cool bath is not available, sponge with cool water or rubbing alcohol. Heat stroke happens when the body's cooling system crashes. Sweating stops and the body has no way to get rid of excess heat.
3. False. Drink plenty of water and fruit juices, but avoid alcohol, and caffeine, because they can lead to dehydration.
4. True. This makes it important to wear a warm hat in the cold. However, if protective headgear is needed on the job, it is just as necessary in hot weather as cold.
5. False. Salt interferes with the body's ability to adapt to heat stress by reducing the amount of salt lost through sweating. There is an exception: for heat cramps, administer a salt and glucose solution.
