Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) Practice Exam

Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to neurological damage due to the body's physiological responses to heat stress. When the body is exposed to excessive heat for extended periods, it can disrupt normal functioning of the central nervous system. This may manifest as heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. In extreme cases, prolonged heat exposure can lead to brain damage, particularly in vulnerable populations like the elderly or individuals with pre-existing health conditions. While other health issues, such as chronic fatigue syndrome, thromboembolic disorders, and lowered immunity, can also arise from various stressors and exposures, they are not primarily linked to the direct effects of prolonged high-temperature exposure in the same way that neurological damage is. Instead, neurological damage directly correlates to the body's inability to manage elevated temperatures, affecting neural pathways and overall brain function.