E-PACT Module 2 Test 1 Practice

How are heat cramps primarily treated?

Increase sodium/salt intake Rest in shade Cold packs Hydrate with water only

Correct Answer:

Increase sodium/salt intake

Explanation:

Heat cramps come from sweating out electrolytes, especially sodium. The key to treating them is quickly restoring those lost electrolytes, and sodium is the most important one to replace. Drinking fluids with salt or salty foods helps replenish sodium, which helps the muscles stop cramping and recover. Rest in shade or with cold packs can ease discomfort but don’t fix the underlying electrolyte loss. Hydrating with water alone won’t replace sodium and can delay correction of the imbalance. So, increasing sodium intake targets the cause and is the best first-step treatment.

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