Enviromental Emergencies

Question 1

• defined as medical conditions caused or worsened
  by the weather, terrain, fauna, or unique atmospheric conditions present at
  high altitudes or underwater

Answer 1

Environmental emergency

Question 2

Overall health, fitness and extremes of age plays a factor, as risk factors predisposing people to environmental
emergencies. True False

Answer 2

True

Question 3

<95°F

Answer 3

HYPOTHERMIA

Question 4

> 100.4°F

Answer 4

HYPERTHERMIA

Question 5

Thermoregulation- thermosensitive neurons in the ____________ balance
heat production and dissipation

Answer 5

anterior hypothalamus

Question 6

_______ temperatures are generally more reliable, however ______ temperatures
may be more appropriate and more practice for field operations

Answer 6

Rectal, tympanic

Question 7

is the first layer of defense for all external threats

Answer 7

Skin