First Aid & CPR Practice · Question
A child is found with hot dry skin and is unresponsive on a hot day. You should:
Heat stroke kills quickly; cool aggressively. The correct answer is "Treat as heat stroke — aggressive cooling and call 9-1-1". This reflects the accepted stand
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Question: A child is found with hot dry skin and is unresponsive on a hot day. You should:
Answer options: ✅ Treat as heat stroke — aggressive cooling and call 9-1-1
- Add blankets
- Give warm fluids
- Walk them
Correct answer: Treat as heat stroke — aggressive cooling and call 9-1-1
Explanation: Heat stroke kills quickly; cool aggressively. The correct answer is "Treat as heat stroke — aggressive cooling and call 9-1-1". This reflects the accepted standard for the firstaid assessment and aligns with the official handbook for this competency.
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