You respond to a professional volleyball tournament for a potential heatstroke. Upon arrival you find a 28-year-old male patient seated inside the air-conditioned first aid trailer. He is alert and in obvious distress. He is complaining of severe cramping of his arms and legs. His vital signs are stable. What is the most likely cause of the cramping?
A) Heat exhaustion B) Cooling off too quickly
C) Drinking too many sports drinks D) Sweating too much
D
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A) pathologist. B) radiologist. C) oncologist. D) malignancy specialist.
Which of the following is an INCORRECT description of frostnip?
A. Frostnip involves the ears, nose, cheeks, fingers, and toes. B. Skin tissue may become gangrenous. C. Skin appears very firm, with cold, painless areas. D. Peeling or blisters may occur in 24-72 hours.
The enzyme found in saliva that begins the breakdown of starch is called:
A. pepsin. B. gastric juice. C. ptyalin. D. pancreatic juice.