ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES Flashcards
1
Q
THE CHANGE FROM LIQUID TO GAS. WHEN THE BODY PERSPIRES OR GETS WET, EVAPORATION OF THE PERSPIRATION OR OTHER LIQUID INTO THE AIR HAS A COOLING EFFECT ON THE BODY.
A
EVAPORATION
2
Q
AN INCREASE IN BODY TEMPERATURE ABOVE NORMAL, WHICH IS A LIFE THREATENING CONDITION IN ITS EXTREME
A
HYPERTHERMIA
3
Q
GERNERALIZED COOLING THAT REDUCES BODY TEMPERATURE BELOW NORMAL; WHICH IS A LIFE THREATENING CONDITION IN ITS EXTREME.
A
HYPOTHERMIA
4
Q
COOLING OR FREEZING OF PARTICULAR PARTS OF THE BODY.
A
LOCAL COOLING
5
Q
COVERING A HYPOTHERMIC PATIENT AND TAKING OTHER STEPS TO PREVENT HEAT LOSS AND HELP THE BODY REWARM ITSELF.
A
PASSIVE REWARMING
6
Q
SENDING OUT ENERGY, SUCH AS HEAT, IN WAVES INTO SPACE.
A
RADIATION
