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QUESTION 4--It's a blistering hot day, and you arrive at the scene to find a conscious patient suffering from heat exhaustion. What should you do for her?

Correct Incorrect If heat exhaustion progresses to heat stroke, your patient's life may be in jeopardy. So don't let it progress. Move her to a cool place – either in the shade or air-conditioning – remove tight or heavy clothing, lay her down and elevate her legs. Then give her a cool non-alcohol non-caffeinated beverage and spray or fan her.

QUESTION 4--It's a blistering hot day, and you arrive at the scene to find a conscious patient suffering from heat exhaustion. What should you do for her?

Keep her awake by pinching her
Make her run in place
Sit her cross-legged and give her a cold bottle of Coca-Cola
Move her to a cool place, lay her down, and elevate her legs