Chapter 9 Flashcards
The process by which the body compensates for temperature changes is called ____________.
thermoregulation
_________ begins almost precisely at a skin temperature of 98.6 degrees.
sweating
Historically, ________ temperature has been considered the best representation of core body temperature.
rectal
Hypothermia related to wilderness cold exposure is considered _________ hypothermia.
primary
Hypothermia related to socioeconomic or concurrent medical factors is considered ________ hypothermia.
secondary
_______ is the formation of ice crystals within local tissue in exposed area.
Frostbite
_______ is the first and least severe manifestation of frostbite.
Frostnip
Immersion foot, also known as “___________” was most famously described in soldiers standing in the trenches during World War I.
trench foot
Heat loss occurs via four mechanisms:
Radiation
Convection
Conduction
Evaporation
Mild hypothermia range:
89.6 - 95 degrees
Moderate hypothermia range:
82.4 - 89.6 degrees
Severe hypothermia range:
68 - 84 degrees
______ cause painful muscular spasms attributable to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances such as hyponatremia and hypokalemia.
Heat Cramps
________ is caused by volume depletion from excessive sweating in hot temperatures.
Heat exhaustion
________ is a syndrome in which the body loses its ability to regulate temperature, resulting in altered mental status, elevated core body temperature, and multi organ failure.
Heat Stroke
