Question

during an august football practice, a football player complains of dizziness and leg cramps. he is also noted to have a weak pulse, clammy skin and is sweating profusely. you suspect his core body temperature will measure about ________ degrees fahrenheit.
95
98.6
102
105

Explanation:

The player shows symptoms of heat - related illness such as dizziness, leg cramps, weak pulse, clammy skin, and profuse sweating. Mild heat - related illnesses like heat exhaustion can cause an elevated body temperature typically around 102°F. A normal body temperature is 98.6°F and 95°F is indicative of hypothermia. Temperatures of 105°F or higher are more associated with heat stroke which may have more severe symptoms.

Answer:

C. 102