EMT Chapter 32- Environmental Emergencies eBook practice exam

EMT Chapter 32- Environmental Emergencies eBook practice exam 1. A dysbarism injury refers to the signs and symptoms related to changes in: A. rapid ascent. B. rapid descent. C. decompression. D. barometric pressure.: D. barometric pressure. 2. The transfer of heat to circulating air, such as when cool air moves across the body's surface, is called:: convection. 3. Shivering is a mechanism in which the body generates heat by:: increasing the metabolic rate. 4. A patient with a core body temperature of 95°F (35°C) will MOST likely experience:: rapid breathing. 5. A frostbitten foot can be identified by the presence of: A. gross deformity. B. soft, smooth skin. C. mottling and blisters. D. yellowish skin.: C. mottling and blisters. 6. Your assessment of a 23-year-old female reveals a core body temperature of 93.4°F (34°C). She is conscious, answers your questions appropriately, is shivering, and complains of nausea. Her skin is cold and pale, her muscles appear rigid, and her respirations are rapid. You should:: place heat packs to her groin, axillae, and behind her neck; cover her with warm blankets; and avoid rough handling. 7. Geriatric patients, newborns, and infants are especially prone to hyper- thermia because they:: exhibit poor thermoregulation 8. Signs of late heat stroke include: A. hot, moist skin. B. nausea and vomiting. C. a weak, rapid pulse. D. a change in behavior.: C. a weak, rapid pulse