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Q: What should you do if you encounter in surveying team member who experiences heat exhaustion symptoms while working in the field?
  • A. Continue working and ignore the symptoms until they improve. a break in the shade and drink pleny of water
  • B. Administer pain medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • C. Provide them with a chilled ice beverage immediately
  • D. Have them take
Correct Answer: Option D - Move the person out of the heat and into a shady or air-conditioned place. Lay the person down and elevate the legs and feet slightly. Remove tight or heavy clothing. Have the person sip chilled water, a decaffeinated sports drink containing electrolytes or other non-alcoholic beverage without caffeine.
D. Move the person out of the heat and into a shady or air-conditioned place. Lay the person down and elevate the legs and feet slightly. Remove tight or heavy clothing. Have the person sip chilled water, a decaffeinated sports drink containing electrolytes or other non-alcoholic beverage without caffeine.

Explanations:

Move the person out of the heat and into a shady or air-conditioned place. Lay the person down and elevate the legs and feet slightly. Remove tight or heavy clothing. Have the person sip chilled water, a decaffeinated sports drink containing electrolytes or other non-alcoholic beverage without caffeine.