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Which of the following is a physiologic effect of hypothermia at 33° C?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is a physiologic effect of hypothermia at 33° C?
What happens to the oxy-Hb dissociation curve during hypothermia at 28° C?
What happens to the oxy-Hb dissociation curve during hypothermia at 28° C?
What is a physiologic effect of hypothermia at 28° C that can increase oxygen consumption?
What is a physiologic effect of hypothermia at 28° C that can increase oxygen consumption?