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Which part of the body primarily controls thermoregulation?
Which part of the body primarily controls thermoregulation?
- The hypothalamus (correct)
- The heart
- The skin
- The lungs
What is the range of normal body core temperature?
What is the range of normal body core temperature?
- 36.1°C to 37.8°C (correct)
- 35.0°C to 36.0°C
- 37.9°C to 38.5°C
- 38.6°C to 40.0°C
Which mechanism of heat transfer involves the direct transfer of heat through a liquid, solid, or gas from a warm to a cooler object?
Which mechanism of heat transfer involves the direct transfer of heat through a liquid, solid, or gas from a warm to a cooler object?
- Radiation
- Evaporation
- Convection
- Conduction (correct)
What is the loss of heat from a warmer object to a cooler object in the form of infrared waves without physical contact called?
What is the loss of heat from a warmer object to a cooler object in the form of infrared waves without physical contact called?
Which mechanism of heat loss depends on conduction from the skin to the water or the air next to it?
Which mechanism of heat loss depends on conduction from the skin to the water or the air next to it?
Which of the following is NOT a use of taping and wrapping in first aid?
Which of the following is NOT a use of taping and wrapping in first aid?
How should a strip of tape be applied in relation to the previous strip?
How should a strip of tape be applied in relation to the previous strip?
What should be checked when applying tape snugly?
What should be checked when applying tape snugly?
What should be done if a pale spot on the skin does not return to its original color when pressed?
What should be done if a pale spot on the skin does not return to its original color when pressed?
What is one of the benefits of taping and wrapping in first aid?
What is one of the benefits of taping and wrapping in first aid?
