Are You Prepared for Hypothermia?
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Which of the following is a physiologic effect of hypothermia at 33° C?

  • Increased oxygen consumption
  • Hyperventilation
  • All of the above
  • Hypertension, tachycardia, increased cardiac output (correct)
  • Which of the following is a physiologic effect of hypothermia at 28° C?

  • Oxy-Hb dissociation curve shifts to the left
  • All of the above
  • Hyperglycemia, hct increased
  • Hypovolemia, hypotension, bradycardia, J wave on EKG, thrombocytopenia (correct)
  • What happens to oxygen consumption when the body temperature drops to 28° C during hypothermia?

  • It decreases (correct)
  • It fluctuates
  • It increases
  • It remains the same
  • Which of the following is a physiologic effect of hypothermia at 33° C?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the oxy-Hb dissociation curve during hypothermia at 28° C?

    <p>It shifts to the left</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a physiologic effect of hypothermia at 28° C that can increase oxygen consumption?

    <p>Shivering</p> Signup and view all the answers

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