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Immediate emergency medical care for a patient who has heatstroke should consist of:
Immediate emergency medical care for a patient who has heatstroke should consist of:
- maintaining the patient's ABCs, then lowering the body temperature as quickly as possible. (correct)
- arranging for rapid transport to the hospital.
- calling for help.
- giving the patient a drink of cool water and then treating for shock.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of mild shock caused by heat exhaustion?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of mild shock caused by heat exhaustion?
- The patient's feet and legs should not be elevated.
- The patient should be soaked in cold water.
- Monitoring the patient's ABCs is usually not necessary.
- The patient should be given a drink of cool water unless he or she is unconscious, nauseated, or vomiting. (correct)
Which of the following signs and symptoms is associated with hypothermia?
Which of the following signs and symptoms is associated with hypothermia?
- Elevated body temperature
- Bright red skin
- Agitation
- Sleepiness (correct)
Your first step in caring for a patient with hypothermia should be to:
Your first step in caring for a patient with hypothermia should be to:
A patient who is suffering from hypothermia may become unconscious at what body core temperature?
A patient who is suffering from hypothermia may become unconscious at what body core temperature?
The signs and symptoms of dizziness, nausea, profuse sweating, and a weak pulse indicate:
The signs and symptoms of dizziness, nausea, profuse sweating, and a weak pulse indicate:
The symptoms of hot and flushed skin, loss of consciousness, and high body temperature are indications of:
The symptoms of hot and flushed skin, loss of consciousness, and high body temperature are indications of:
Which of the following statements is false regarding frostbite?
Which of the following statements is false regarding frostbite?
If a person's body is not able to produce enough energy to keep its core temperature at a satisfactory level, the person has:
If a person's body is not able to produce enough energy to keep its core temperature at a satisfactory level, the person has:
A patient's symptoms include shivering, sleepiness, and feeling cold. These symptoms indicate:
A patient's symptoms include shivering, sleepiness, and feeling cold. These symptoms indicate:
Which of the following statements regarding drowning is false?
Which of the following statements regarding drowning is false?
When you encounter a person who has been submerged in cold water for an extended period of time:
When you encounter a person who has been submerged in cold water for an extended period of time:
Which of the following statements is false regarding electrical injuries from a lightning strike?
Which of the following statements is false regarding electrical injuries from a lightning strike?
Which of the following statements regarding the assessment of a patient with an environmental emergency is false?
Which of the following statements regarding the assessment of a patient with an environmental emergency is false?
Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of a submersion injury?
Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of a submersion injury?
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Heatstroke
Heatstroke
Life-threatening condition where the body overheats; requires immediate cooling.
Heatstroke treatment
Heatstroke treatment
Prioritize ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) then rapidly cool the patient.
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Exhaustion
Milder form of heat illness with symptoms like dizziness and nausea.
Heat Exhaustion Treatment
Heat Exhaustion Treatment
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Hypothermia
Hypothermia
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Initial hypothermia care
Initial hypothermia care
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Hypothermia unconsciousness temp
Hypothermia unconsciousness temp
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Heat Exhaustion signs
Heat Exhaustion signs
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Heatstroke signs
Heatstroke signs
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Frostbite facts
Frostbite facts
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Hypothermia Defined
Hypothermia Defined
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Early hypothermia symptoms
Early hypothermia symptoms
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Drowning and alcohol
Drowning and alcohol
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Cold water submersion
Cold water submersion
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Lightning strike timing
Lightning strike timing
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Environmental emergency assessment
Environmental emergency assessment
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Not a symptom of submersion.
Not a symptom of submersion.
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Heat Cramps
Heat Cramps
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Treating heat cramps
Treating heat cramps
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Heatstroke definition
Heatstroke definition
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Heat exhaustion signs
Heat exhaustion signs
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Treating hypothermia
Treating hypothermia
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Hypothermia definition
Hypothermia definition
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High humidity dangers
High humidity dangers
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Symptoms of hypothermia
Symptoms of hypothermia
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Adjusting acclimatization
Adjusting acclimatization
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Frostbite First aid
Frostbite First aid
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Hypothermia causes
Hypothermia causes
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Hypothermia indicators.
Hypothermia indicators.
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Lightning strike aftermath.
Lightning strike aftermath.
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Study Notes
- Immediate emergency medical care for heatstroke involves maintaining the patient's ABCs, then lowering the body temperature as quickly as possible.
- Treatment for mild shock caused by heat exhaustion includes giving the patient a drink of cool water unless they are unconscious, nauseated, or vomiting.
- Sleepiness is a sign and symptom associated with hypothermia.
- First aid for a patient with hypothermia should include moving the patient to a warmer location and removing any wet clothing.
- A hypothermic patient may become unconscious when their body core temperature drops to 80° to 88°F (27° to 31°C).
- Dizziness, nausea, profuse sweating, and a weak pulse indicate heat exhaustion.
- Hot and flushed skin, loss of consciousness, and high body temperature are indications of heatstroke.
- Concerning frostbite, it is false that it occurs only after extended exposure to cold in an outdoor environment, as other factors can increase susceptibility.
- If a person's body cannot produce enough energy to maintain its core temperature at a satisfactory level, the person has hypothermia.
- Shivering, sleepiness, and feeling cold are symptoms of hypothermia.
- In regards to drowning, alcohol consumption is a contributing factor in drowning incidents involving teenagers.
- When encountering a person who submerged in cold water for an extended period, CPR should be started and continued until the patient is delivered to an appropriate medical facility.
- In regards to electrical injuries from a lightning strike: cardiac problems should only are not only seen within the first hour after the strike.
- During an environmental emergency assessment, the patient isn't usually aware of their problems.
- Diarrhea isn't a sign or symptom of a submersion injury.
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Learn to provide immediate medical care for heatstroke, heat exhaustion, hypothermia and frostbite including maintaining the patient's ABCs and lowering body temperature. Recognize the signs and symptoms of these conditions and learn appropriate first aid measures.
