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cabate

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If a person working in his yard on a very hot summer day begins to experience nausea, headache, dizziness, faintness, and the chills, he could be suffering from
 
  A) heat cramps.
  B) heat exhaustion.
  C) heatstroke.
  D) heat fatigue.

Question 2

Which statement about heat exhaustion is TRUE?
 
  A) It is the least serious heat-related illness.
  B) It is a mild form of shock.
  C) It has a high mortality rate.
  D) It is irreversible.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B





 

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