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What is the first step in the treatment of hyperthermia?
What is the first step in the treatment of hyperthermia?
- ABC/ Treat for shock (correct)
- Remove from heat source
- Cooling in any way possible
- Consider drug ingestion
What is the first step in the treatment of hypothermia?
What is the first step in the treatment of hypothermia?
- Remove cold wet clothes (correct)
- Perform CPR
- Re-warm with a warm blanket or sheet
- Check pulse rate and regularity
What should be done if a patient in hypothermic cardiac arrest has been in arrest for a long time?
What should be done if a patient in hypothermic cardiac arrest has been in arrest for a long time?
- Stop CPR and transport the patient to the hospital immediately
- Check for signs of hyperthermia
- Administer medications to counteract the hypothermia
- Continue CPR until the patient can be warmed in the hospital (correct)
What is the recommended treatment for altered mental status or shock in hypothermic patients?
What is the recommended treatment for altered mental status or shock in hypothermic patients?
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According to the protocol, how long may it be necessary to check the pulse of a hypothermic patient?
According to the protocol, how long may it be necessary to check the pulse of a hypothermic patient?
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In treating hypothermia, what should be done if drug ingestion is suspected?
In treating hypothermia, what should be done if drug ingestion is suspected?
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How should shock be treated in hypothermic patients?
How should shock be treated in hypothermic patients?
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