Question

question 5 (mandatory) (10 points) 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 symptoms described (dizziness, leg cramps, weak pulse, clammy skin, profuse sweating) are indicative of heat - exhaustion. In heat - exhaustion, the core body temperature is elevated above normal (98.6°F) but is typically below the level of heat - stroke (which is usually 104°F or higher). A core body temperature of around 102°F is consistent with heat - exhaustion. 95°F is below normal body temperature and not related to these symptoms. 98.6°F is normal body temperature. 105°F is more in the range of heat - stroke.

Answer:

C. 102