Chapter 30: Environmental Emergencies Flashcards

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What is convection?

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The loss of body heat caused by air movement

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What is turgor?

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The ability of the skin to resist deformation. Tested by gently pinching skin on the forehead or back of hand.

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What does moist, pale, and cool skin indicate?

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Excessive fluid and salt loss

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What does hot and dry skin indicate?

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Body is unable to regulate core temperature.

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What does hot and moist skin indicate?

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Body is unable to regulate core temperature.

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What is conduction?

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The loss of body heat by direct contact

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What are the signs and symptoms of hypothermia?

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95-93 F: shivering, foot stamping
92-89 F: loss of coordination, muscle stiffness
88-80 F: coma

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What is considered mild hypothermia?

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Core temperature between 95-90 F

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What is considered severe hypothermia?

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Core temperature less than 90 F

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