Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing - Quiz performance

What is a common metabolic cause of hypothermia? Seizure Dehydration Hypoglycemia Hyperthyroidism 1/23/2021 Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing - Quiz performance Rationale Hypoglycemia is a common metabolic cause of hypothermia. Seizure does not cause hypothermia. Dehydration can cause hyperthermia. Hypothyroidism, not hyperthyroidism, can lead to hypothermia. Which emergency medical system (EMS) first responders can perform triage during mass casualty incidents? Select all that apply. Paramedics Unlicensed assistive personnel Nurses appointed to a field team A physician who survives the incident Community response team members Rationale Paramedics and nurses appointed to a field team are the EMS first responders who can perform triage during a mass casualty incident. Unlicensed assistive personnel can assist with providing client care in a hospital setting under the direction of a licensed practitioner. A physician who survives the incident can assist with treatment; however, this individual is not necessarily trained for triage. Community response team members can assist first responders; however, these individuals are not trained for triage. A local emergency department (ED) recently implemented an automated tracking system for triage during mass casualty incidents (MCIs). Which items can the nurse track using this system? Select all that apply. Some correct answers were not selected Priority upon arrival Clinical manifestations