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center000Heat Illness & Injury Prevention Check for LearningName: __________________________________Terminal #: _________________ Date: _______________1.What contributes to heat exposure? a. Temperature and humidity.b. Direct sunc. Hot surfacesd. All of the above2.Why do muscles get tired more easily in the heat?a. They are burning more caloriesb. More blood is sent to the body surface for cooling instead of to the musclesc. Sweating reduces muscle strengthd. Muscles aren't designed to work in hot conditions3.When working in the heat, it is best to: a. Drink small quantities of water frequently — up to 4 cups per hourb. Drink hot beverages every hourc. Drink beverages containing caffeine every half hourd. Wait until you feel thirsty before you drink4.What can cause fainting? a. Drinking caffeineb. Standing for long periods so not enough blood is pumped to the brainc. Going from a hot area into a cool aread. Going from a cool area into a hot area5.How can you adjust to working in the heat? a. Gradually increase the amount of time you work in the heatb. Take a few days to increase your exposurec. Increase your exposure during longer and longer periods on your first dayd. Both a and b6.If someone has heat exhaustion, he or she may: a. Feel weak, dizzy, or nauseous, and have clammy, moist skinb. Vomit or lose consciousnessc. Need to see a doctord. All of the above?7.If someone has heat stroke, he or she:a. Must have medical attention right awayb. Has an increased body temperature, and has hot, dry skinc. Can lose consciousnessd. All of the above8.What can put a person at risk for suffering a heat disorder? a. Ageb. Weight and physical fitnessc. Medicationsd. All of the above9.How can heat rash be prevented?a. Wear lightweight clothing to allow sweat to evaporateb. Wash and dry your skinc. Take periodic rest breaks in a cooler aread. All of the above10.What can you do to control heat exposure?a. Work as fast and hard as you can to get the job over withb. Take periodic rest breaks — for no less than five minutes — in a cool, shaded area and drink small quantities of water frequentlyc. Pace the work and schedule the heaviest jobs during cooler times of the dayd. Both b and c11.When you work in hot conditions, your body only needs water if you feel:a. Thirstyb. Hungryc. Tiredd. None of the above12.Which of the following statements is true: a. Heat has the same effect on everyoneb. Humidity is not a factor in the risk for heat stressc. Some medical conditions can make you more sensitive to the heatd. The body is not able to develop a tolerance to hot conditions? ................
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