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1
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At what body temperature (degrees Celsius) is hypothermia considered severe?
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When your body temperature is below 32 deg C.
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10
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Do you rub (massage) a frost-bit limb? Why?
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No. It causes major tissue damage.
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11
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What are the 3 system in the body affected by hypothermia?
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- brain (intellect)
- muscles
- heart
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12
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What are some aggravating factors that can contribute to hypothermia?
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- alcohol / drug use
- head injuries
- hypoglycemia
- dehydration
- caffeine
- smoking
- age
- preexisting illness
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13
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What are your muscles doing in
- mild hypothermia?
- severe hypothermia?
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- mild: shivering
- severe: stiff/rigid
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14
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When should you not thaw a frost bite?
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When EMS is available, let them treat.
Do not thaw, if cannot be kept thawed.
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15
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Many things in your first aid kit can be improvised using other materials. Name something that can't be improvised.
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2
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What is the number one killer outdoors?
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hypothermia (or exposure)
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3
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What is hypothermia?
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body temperature below 35 deg C.
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4
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What are the 5 methods of heat loss from the body?
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- conduction
- convection
- evaporation
- radiation
- respiration
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5
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Name 4 of the "umbles" that are warnings of possible hypothermia.
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- grumble
- mumble
- tumble
- stumble
- fumble
- bumble
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6
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What do the 3 W's stand for in risk for hypothermia?
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7
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At what temperature does shivering stop.
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30 to 32 degrees C.
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8
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What is the first sign of hypothermia?
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Goosebumps.
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9
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Name the 3 degrees of freezing injuries.
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superficial, deep, frozen state
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Q: What temperature is hypothermia considered severe?
A: When your body temperature is below 32 deg C.
Q: What is the number one killer outdoors?
A: hypothermia
Q: What is hypothermia?
A: body temperature below 35 deg C.
Q: What are the 5 sources of heat loss?
A:
- conduction
- convection
- evaporation
- radiation
- respiration
Q: Name 4 of the "umbles".
A:
- grumble
- mumble
- tumble
- stumble
- fumble
- bumble
Q: What do the 3 W's stand for in risk for hypothermia?
A:
Q: At what temperature does shivering stop.
A:
30 to 32 degrees C.
Q: What is the first sign of hypothermia?
A: Goosebumps.
Q: Name the 3 types of frostbite.
A:
- superficial
- deep
- frozen state
Q: Do you rub (massage) a frost-bit limb? Why?
A: No. It causes major tissue damage.
Q: Do you warm severe frostbite slowly or quickly?
A: Quickly. In 102 deg F water. Be careful with tissue.
Q:
What are the 3 system in the body affected by hypothermia?
A:
- brain (intellect)
- muscles
- heart
Q: What are some aggravating factors that can contribute to hypothermia?
A:
- alcohol / drug use
- head injuries
- hypoglycemia
- dehydration
- caffeine
- smoking
- age
- preexisting illness
Q:
What are your muscles doing in
- mild hypothermia?
- severe hypothermia?
A:
- mild: shivering
- severe: stiff/rigid
Q:
When should you not thaw a frost bite?
A:
When EMS is available, let them treat.
Do not thaw, if cannot be kept thawed.
