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| superbdoc Total Posts: 273 | Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 04:17 pm 1.Which of the following factors can lead to increased risk of heat stress? a.Age b.Prior history of heat-related illness c.Overweight d.All of the above 2.Your body attempts to regulate its internal body temperature through all of the following EXCEPT: a.Sweating b.Rushing blood to the skin surface c.Producing excess sodium d.Monitoring its internal body temperature 3.The most serious of all heat-related illness is __________ , which can result in death if left untreated and kills 4,000 Americans each year: a.heat exhaustion b.dehydration c.heat cramps d.heat stroke 4.Which of the following are most likely to put you at risk for a heat disorder: a.Wearing light colored clothing while working outdoors b.Wearing personal protective equipment in a climate-controlled environment c.Wearing dark colored clothing while working outdoors d.Taking periodic breaks between physical tasks in the heat 5.If you are returning from vacation or an extended absence, you body undergoes a period of adjustment known as “acclimatization” which lasts a.From 3-5 weeks b.From 3-5 hours c.From 3-5 days d.From 5-7 hours 6. If you are working strenuously and sweating heavily, make sure you replenish body fluids by drinking: a.5-7 ounces of water every 20 minutes b.5-7 ounces of water every hour c.5-7 gallons of water every day d.5-7 gallons of water each week 7.When scheduling works tasks, if possible, try to perform most physically intense work: a.Just before noon b.In the early morning or evening c.In the early afternoon d.Mid-afternoon |
| mages Total Posts: 8 | Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 04:57 pm whats the ans foh these questions |