During heat exhaustion management, which action is part of cooling the person?

• A. Remove from heat
• B. Loosen tight clothing
• C. Pour water on torso
• D. If alert, give cool drink

Answer: (C)

Cooling during heat exhaustion relies on evaporative cooling: when the skin is wet, water evaporates and draws heat away from the body, lowering both skin and core temperature. Pouring water on the torso directly implements this cooling method by wetting the skin so evaporation can occur. Removing the person from heat and loosening tight clothing help reduce heat exposure, and offering a cool drink aids hydration, but the action that directly cools is applying water to the skin.