Question Set 19 for the CEU Series

To earn one core continuing education unit for the Florida pesticide applicator license, read the article "Handling Heat" on this Web site or in the July 2007 issue of Ornamental Outlook. Then answer the following questions and they will be sent to the author for grading.

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1. Which of the following conditions contribute to heat problems?
A. Hot and humid summers
B. When pesticide applicators are wearing protective equipment
C. If heavy drinking was undertaken the evening before
D. All of the above

2. People will drink more water if it is
A. Cool
B. Cold
C. Hot
D. None of the above

3. Heat stroke can occur when internal body temperatures
rise or higher.
A. 10°F
B. 3°F
C. 7°F
D. 5°F

4. Heat stroke can
A. Often result in death
B. Occur very quickly
C. Cause sweating to stop
D. All of the above

5. Heat stress is defined as which of the following?
A. When elbow or knee joints are overused
B. When heat builds up in the body
C. If someone goes into a coma from heat
D. If someone faints from the heat

6. The most important way to avoid heat problems is to
A. Take breaks to cool down
B. Drink plenty of fluids, even if not thirsty
C. Take salt tablets
D. Work through the problem

7. Another signal that not enough water is being drunk is
A. Rapid weight loss for the day
B. Your thirst disappears
C. You drink every half hour
D. All of the above

8. It takes people how long to become acclimated to hot and humid weather?
A. Two days
B. Four days
C. Five days
D. Seven days

9. Under extremely hot and humid conditions
A. Save heavy work until it cools down
B. Work only six or eight hours per day
C. Wear lots of protective clothing
D. All of the above

10. The following can contribute to the chances for heat stress
A. Antihistamines
B. Heavy caffeine consumption
C. Lack of sleep
D. All of the above

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