Which of the following describes heat stroke symptoms?

• A. Dizziness
• B. Sweating heavily
• C. Hot, dry skin with little sweating
• D. Shivering

Answer: (C)

Heat stroke happens when the body's cooling system fails, so sweating can stop and the skin becomes very hot and dry. That combination—hot, dry skin with little sweating—is a classic sign that the body is no longer able to regulate temperature, which sets heat stroke apart from other heat-related illnesses. Dizziness can occur with less severe heat illness like heat exhaustion, where sweating is usually present, and shivering is a response to cold, not heat. So the hot, dry skin with little sweating best describes heat stroke symptoms. If you see this, it’s an emergency: call for help and start cooling the person while awaiting responders.