The Devil's Highway - Chapter 9 Quiz

In "The Devil's Highway" Chapter 9, what did a couple do that led to their death near the Devil's Highway in June 2002?

Question Answer Choices Went hiking without proper gear Went camping without enough supplies Went for a walk without enough water Went dune-buggying without enough fuel

What is the final stage of hyperthermia described in Chapter 9 of "The Devil's Highway"?

Question Answer Choices Heat Fatigue Heat Stroke Heat Exhaustion Heat Syncope

In "The Devil's Highway" Chapter 9, what do people suffering from Heat Exhaustion eventually drink out of desperation?

Question Answer Choices Saltwater Their own urine Desert water Cactus juice

What condition causes the body to sweat excessively and feel like it is burning in "The Devil's Highway" Chapter 9?

Question Answer Choices Heat Stress Heat Fatigue Heat Cramps Heat Syncope

What happens during Heat Syncope as described in "The Devil's Highway" Chapter 9?

Question Answer Choices Speech becomes slurred and ideas are difficult to formulate. The body starts to sweat excessively and feels like it is burning. The muscles begin to feed on themselves. The body temperature rises to nearly one hundred and ten degrees.

In "The Devil's Highway" Chapter 9, what happens to the body temperature during Heat Stroke?

Question Answer Choices The body temperature drops rapidly. The body temperature remains stable. The body temperature fluctuates wildly. The body temperature rises to nearly one hundred and ten degrees.

What is the first stage of hyperthermia mentioned in "The Devil's Highway" Chapter 9?

Question Answer Choices Heat Fatigue Heat Syncope Heat Cramps Heat Stress

In "The Devil's Highway" Chapter 9, what is Heat Stress described as?

Question Answer Choices Slurred speech and difficulty formulating ideas Excessive sweating and burning sensation A high fever and nausea A general discomfort when getting overheated

In "The Devil's Highway" Chapter 9, what happens to the blood during Heat Stroke?

Question Answer Choices The blood pressure rises dramatically. The blood moves sluggishly and the heart struggles to pump fluid and oxygen. The blood becomes dehydrated and thickens. The blood vessels constrict and cause severe pain.

What is one of the indicators of serious trouble during hyperthermia described in "The Devil's Highway" Chapter 9?

Question Answer Choices Heat Fatigue Heat Stress Heat Syncope Heat Cramps