Which symptom is NOT typically associated with heat exhaustion?

• A. Headache
• B. Dry, hot skin
• C. Weakness
• D. Dizziness

Answer: (B)

Heat exhaustion shows up when the body is overstressed by heat but still has active cooling from sweating. Because sweating is present, the skin is usually cool and moist, not dry and hot. Common symptoms you’d expect with heat exhaustion include headache, weakness, and dizziness, all tied to dehydration and reduced blood flow. Dry, hot skin, on the other hand, signals a failure of the cooling system that’s characteristic of heat stroke, a more severe condition requiring emergency care. So the symptom that isn’t typical of heat exhaustion is dry, hot skin. If you suspect heat exhaustion, help the person cool down, hydrate if able, and monitor for worsening signs that could indicate heat stroke.