Which of the following is considered a life-threatening environmental emergency?

A. Heat exhaustion

B. Heat stroke

C. Exposure to rash-causing plant

D. Tick bite

Answer

b. Heat stroke is considered a life-threatening environmental emergency.

Heat stroke is a severe and potentially life-threatening environmental emergency that occurs when the body's temperature regulation system fails, causing body temperature to rise to dangerous levels (above 104°F or 40°C).