thermoregulation

Question 1

What are some symptoms of hyperthermia? (select all)
A-Flushing, hot
B-Shivering
C-N/V/D
D-Tachycardia, Tachypnea
E-Lowered responsiveness
F- Bradycardia, Dyspnea
G-High energy

Answer 1

A- flushing, hot
C- N/V/D
D- tachycardia, tachypnea
E- lowered responsiveness

Question 2

What are some symptoms of heat exhaustion? (select all)
A-Throbbing headache
B-Excessive sweating
C-Faint & dizzy
D-May lose consciousness
E- Nausea & vomiting
F-Muscle cramps
G-Rapid, weak pulse

Answer 2

B- excessive sweating
C- faint & dizzy
E- nausea & vomiting
F- muscle cramps
G- rapid, weak pulse

Question 3

What are some symptoms of heat stroke? (select all)
A-Cold, pale, clammy skin
B- No sweating
C- Red, hot, dry skin
D- Nausea & vomiting
E- Muscle cramps
F- Rapid, strong pulse
G- Faint & dizzy

Answer 3

B- no sweating
C- red, hot, dry skin
D- nausea & vomiting
F- rapid, strong pulse

Question 4

What are some symptoms of hypothermia? (select all)
A-Initial shivering
B-Rapid, deep breathing
C- Weak pulse
D- Altered LOC
E- Cold, blue skin
F- Pale, cool, waxy skin

Answer 4

A- initial shivering
C- weak pulse
D- altered LOC
F- pale, cool, waxy skin

Question 5

What are some s/s of frostbite? (select all)
A-Cold, prickling, numbness skin
B- Shivering
C- Hard, waxy skin
D- Weak, shallow breathing
E- Clumsiness due to stiffness
F- Blistering after rewarming

Answer 5

A- cold, prickling, numbness skin
C- hard, waxy skin
E- clumsiness due to stiffness
F- blistering after rewarming

Question 6

What is a treatment you NEVER do for frostbite?
A- Warm baths
B-Whirlpool therapy
C- Massage the area
D-Debridement

Answer 6

C- massage the area

Question 7

What happens to blood vessels in a cold environment?
A- Dilate
B- Constrict

Answer 7

B- constrict

Question 8

What happens to blood vessels in a hot environment?
A-Dilate
B-Constrict

Answer 8

A- dilate