Environmental Related Disorders Flashcards
The process by which the body compensates for temperature changes is called _____________.
thermoregulation
_________ is the formation of ice crystals within local tissue in exposed areas.
Frostbite
Hypothermia related to wilderness cold exposure is considered _____________ hypothermia.
primary
Hypothermia related to socioeconomic or concurrent medical factors is considered ______________ hypothermia.
secondary
_____________ is the first and least severe manifestation of frostbite.
Frostnip
Complete __________ in a painful, cold extremity is a red flag for severe injury.
anesthesia
Immersion foot, also known as “_____________” was most famously described in soldiers.
Trench Foot
In ________ hypothermia, most people will shiver vigorously.
mild
In ____________ hypothermia, clinical signs of deterioration become apparent.
moderate
Life-threatening cardiovascular problems appear during __________ hypothermia.
severe
If there is a _______________ in hypothermic patients, handle them gently and avoid abrupt movements.
palpable pulse
The most severe form of heat illness is known as ___________.
heat stroke
____________ is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid.
Drowning
________________ is a change in mental status while diving.
Nitrogen NArcosis
________________ is a change in mental status while diving.
Nitrogen Narcosis
______________ is a nonspecific syndrome that may be confused with general fatigue, dehydration, hangover or even influenza.
Acute Mountain Sickness
When _____________ stops and the patient remains exposed to the cold, the injury is more severe.
shivering
Rough handling of a severely hypothermic patient has been reported to precipitate a cardiac _________________.
arrythmia
As _____________ worsens, the risk for ventricular fibrillation and asystole increases.
hypothermia
In most jurisdictions, ________________ is a contraindication to field termination of resuscitation.
hypothermia
The human body can ____________ lower body temperatures much more so than higher temperatures.
tolerate
A disorder known as ______________ occurs in some mental health patients who drink excessive amounts of water , resulting in fluid overload and hyponatremia.
psychogenic polydipsia
Mental status changes become more apparent in patients with _______________ hypothermia.
moderate
Patients with severe hypothermia are usually __________________.
unconscious
