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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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The venom of a black widow spider is toxic to the:
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nervous system.
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The body's natural protective mechanisms against heat loss are:
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vasoconstriction and shivering.
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