Question

Parents of a child with cystic fibrosis demonstrate knowledge of the effects of hot weather on their child when they state that hot weather is hazardous because the child has which problem?

Answer 1

The choices are:

A. Poor ability to concentrate urine.

B.  Little skin pigment to prevent sunburn.

C.  Poorly functioning temperature control center.

D.  Abnormally high salt loss through perspiration.

Answer:

The answer is: D, Abnormally high salt loss through perspiration

Explanation:

"Cystic fibrosis" is a disease that is regarded hereditary in nature, meaning, it can be passed from parent to the offspring. People with this condition develop problems in their lungs and digestive system. They are also prone to losing more salt than what an average person loses when it comes to sweat. In this case, they are more prone to dehydration.

So, in the situation above, the parents will demonstrate knowledge of the effects of hot weather on their child when they state that hot weather is hazardous because the child has "abnormally high salt loss through perspiration." Thus, it is very important for them to be hydrated by drinking plenty of water and even sports drink (this has lots of electrolytes).