Environmental Emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
Factors affecting exposure
A
- Physical condition
- Age
- Nutrition and hydration
- Environmental conditions
2
Q
Children cannot shiver until age ___
A
12 to 18 months
3
Q
Five methods of heat loss
A
- Conduction
- Convection
- Evaporation
- Radiation
- Respiration
4
Q
The rate and amount of heat loss or gain by the body can be modified in three ways
A
- Increase or decrease heat production
- Move to an area where heat loss is increased or decreased
- Wear the appropriate clothing for the environment
5
Q
To assess the patient’s core body temp ___
A
Pull back on the glove and feel the patients skin at the abdomen with the back of your hand
6
Q
Mild hypothermia
A
greater than 93.2
less than 95
7
Q
Moderate hypothermia
A
86 to 93.2
8
Q
When does shivering stop?
A
less than 90
9
Q
Severe hypothermia
A
less than 86
10
Q
At core temps of 80 or less, ___
A
Patient may appear dead
11
Q
Water bath temp for frost bite
A
104 to 105
12
Q
Hyperthermia
A
Core temp of 101 or higher
13
Q
Three forms of heat emergency
A
- Heat cramps
- Heat stroke
- heat exhaustion
14
Q
People most at risk for heat emergency
A
- Geriatric
- Children
- COPD
- Diabetes
- Dehydration
- Obesity
15
Q
First sign of heat stroke
A
Confusion or a change in behavior
