JBL Chapter 32 Quiz/Test Latest Update Graded A+

JBL Chapter 32 Quiz/Test Latest Update Graded A+ 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 The transfer of heat to circulating air, such as when cool air moves across the body's surface, is called: a. radiation b. conduction c. convection d. evaporation c Shivering is a mechanism in which the body generates heat by: a. increasing the metabolic rate b. decreasing the use of oxygen c. decreasing the metabolic rate d. retaining excess carbon dioxide a A patient with a core body temperature of 95 will MOST likely experience: a. a slow pulse b. rapid breathing c. muscle stiffness d. loss of consciousness b 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 Your assessment of a 23-year-old female reveals a core body temperature of 93.4. 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: a. apply the AED in case she develops cardiopulmonary arrest, cover her with layers of blankets, and transport carefully b. place heat packs to her groin, axillae, and behind her neck; cover her with warm blankets; and avoid rough handling c. cover her with warm blankets and let her move about on the stretcher in order to generate body heat and increase her temperature d. sit her up and give her small sips of warm water to drink, place heat packs to her axillae and groin, and cover her with blankets b Geriatric patients, newborns, and infants are especially prone to hyperthermia because they: a. have relatively smaller heads b. have less body fat c. exhibit poor thermoregulation d. have smaller body surface areas c 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 You are dispatched to a local high school track and field event for a 16-year-old male who fainted. The outside temp is approx 95 with high humidity. Upon your arrival, the patient is conscious, alert, and complains of nausea and a headache.