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jCorn1234

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Heat cramps are muscle spasms that occur when:
 
  A) the body loses too much salt.
  B) calcium levels are too high.
  C) too little water is consumed.
  D) too many electrolytes are consumed.

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For which one of the following heat-related emergencies should you have the victim lie down and raise the feet 8 to 12 inches?
 
  A) heatstroke
  B) sunstroke
  C) heat exhaustion
  D) heat cramps


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leahm14

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply #2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Correct answers!


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