Questions and Answers
When a warm hand is immersed in water that is 70°F (21°C), heat is transferred from the hand to the water through a process called:
The MOST prominent symptom of decompression sickness is:
The EMT must assume that any unwitnessed water-related incident is accompanied by:
In contrast to Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever:
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Hypothermia occurs when the core body temperature falls below:
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During transport of a 28-year-old man with a frostbitten foot, you should:
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Drowning is MOST accurately defined as:
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Most of the serious injuries associated with scuba diving are caused by:
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A 30-year-old male was rescued after being lost in the woods for approximately 18 hours. You should:
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Burns associated with lightning strikes are typically:
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You should load a confused diabetic patient into the ambulance and begin:
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Which of the following is an early sign of pit viper envenomation?
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Which of the following MOST accurately describes hyperthermia?
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Study Notes
Heat Transfer
- Heat is transferred from a warm hand to 70°F (21°C) water via conduction.
Decompression Sickness
- Most prominent symptom: Abdominal or joint pain.
Water-Related Incidents
- Assume possible spinal injury in unwitnessed water-related incidents.
Lyme Disease vs. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever can cause paralysis and cardiorespiratory collapse, unlike Lyme disease.
Hypothermia
- Occurs when the core body temperature falls below 95°F (35°C).
Frostbite Treatment
- During transport of a frostbitten patient, protect the affected part from further injury.
Drowning Definition
- Accurately defined as death from suffocation after submersion in water.
Scuba Diving Injuries
- Serious injuries from scuba diving are primarily caused by too rapid of an ascent.
Resuscitation in Cold Conditions
- For an unresponsive patient exposed to cold, assess for a carotid pulse for up to 60 seconds.
Lightning Burns
- Burns associated with lightning strikes are typically superficial.
Heat-Related Illness
- In a heat-exposed, confused diabetic patient with weak pulse and low blood pressure, load him into the ambulance and begin rapid cooling interventions.
Pit Viper Envenomation
- An early sign includes local swelling and ecchymosis.
Hyperthermia
- Defined as the body being exposed to more heat than it can lose.
Diving Emergencies
- In a diver with cyanosis and pink froth after rapid ascent, position supine with head elevated, suction, and hyperventilate.
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Test your knowledge with this quiz on Chapter 32 of physics. It covers topics such as heat transfer and symptoms of decompression sickness. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of physical science concepts.
