Environmental emergencies

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A woman has frostbite in both feet after walking several miles in a frozen field. Her feet are white, hard, and cold to the touch. Treatment at the scene should include:

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removing her wet clothing and covering her feet with dry, sterile dressings.

Front

You are assessing a 27-year-old woman with a heat-related emergency. Her skin is flushed, hot, and moist, and her level of consciousness is decreased. After moving her to a cool environment, managing her airway, and administering oxygen, you should:

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cover her with wet sheets and fan her.

Front

A 13-year-old girl is found floating face down in a swimming pool. Witnesses tell you that the girl had been practicing diving. After you and your partner safely enter the water, you should:

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rotate her entire body as a unit and carefully remove her from the pool.

Front

All of the following terms refer to a body part that is cold but not frozen, EXCEPT: frostnip, frostbite, trench foot, immersion foot.

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frostbite.

Front

Which of the following MOST accurately describes hyperthermia? Options: The core body temperature exceeds 99.5°F (37°C). The body is exposed to more heat than it can lose. Heat evaporates a significant amount of body water. The body eliminates more heat than it can generate.

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The body is exposed to more heat than it can lose

Front

The venom of a black widow spider is toxic to the:

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nervous system.

Front

The body's natural protective mechanisms against heat loss are:

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vasoconstriction and shivering.

Front

High air temperature reduces the body's ability to lose heat by:

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radiation.

Front

In order for sweating to be an effective cooling mechanism:

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it must be able to evaporate from the body.

Front

Signs and symptoms of severe systemic hypothermia include all of the following, EXCEPT: weak pulse, coma, very slow respirations.

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shivering.