A) A fever. B) Excessive sweating in the cold. C) An allergic reaction to cold. D) A dangerous drop in body temperature.
A) Below 95°F (35°C). B) Below 98.6°F (37°C). C) Below 100°F (37.8°C). D) Below 90°F (32.2°C).
A) Give them alcohol. B) Give them a hot bath. C) Call for emergency medical help. D) Force them to exercise.
A) A single layer of waterproof material. B) Layers of dry, insulating clothing. C) Sweaty exercise clothes. D) Tight-fitting cotton clothing.
A) Shivering. B) Slurred speech. C) Confusion. D) Rapid heartbeat.
A) The feet. B) The torso. C) The hands. D) The head.
A) Drink alcohol. B) Avoid drinking any fluids. C) Drink warm, non-caffeinated beverages. D) Drink sugary sodas.
A) Clean, Overheating (avoid), Loose and Layered, Dry. B) Cover, Outside, Location, Direction. C) Cautious, Outside, Light, Durable. D) Cold, Overlapping, Luminous, Dense.
A) Vegetables. B) Fats. C) Fruits. D) Sugars.
A) Hyperthermia. B) Vasoconstriction. C) Thermoregulation. D) Vasodilation.
A) Give them caffeine. B) Rub their limbs vigorously. C) Place them in a very hot shower. D) Remove wet clothing and provide warm drinks.
A) It prevents shivering. B) It increases heat loss through vasodilation. C) It increases body temperature. D) It improves judgment.
A) Ignore the symptoms. B) Tell them to calm down. C) Seek immediate medical attention. D) Give them a cold drink.
A) A wool or synthetic hat that covers the ears. B) No hat. C) A straw hat. D) A baseball cap.
A) Sweat cools the body rapidly when it evaporates. B) Sweat increases body temperature. C) Sweat is a sign of good health in cold weather. D) Sweat provides insulation.
A) Rub their extremities vigorously. B) Handle gently and seek immediate medical care. C) Give them a shot of alcohol. D) Immerse them in a hot bath.
A) Shoveling snow. B) Walking in the snow while properly dressed. C) Ice skating with gloves and a hat. D) Swimming in cold water.
A) To monitor each other for signs of hypothermia. B) To have someone to carry equipment. C) To have someone to race. D) To have someone to argue with.
A) Ignore the tingling sensation. B) Protect exposed skin from the cold. C) Rub exposed skin vigorously. D) Apply snow to exposed skin.
A) Expose them to cold air to build resilience. B) Dress them in layers and monitor them closely. C) Give them cold formula. D) Wrap them in heavy blankets.
A) Waterproof and insulated gloves or mittens. B) No gloves. C) Fingerless gloves. D) Thin cotton gloves.
A) Wind chill increases the rate of heat loss, making hypothermia more likely. B) Wind chill has no effect on hypothermia risk. C) Wind chill decreases the rate of heat loss. D) Wind chill is only a concern in extremely cold temperatures.
A) The elderly and infants. B) Middle-aged adults. C) Teenagers. D) Athletes.
A) Shivering is the only symptom of hypothermia. B) Shivering is always a sign of severe hypothermia. C) Shivering warms the body effectively. D) Shivering stops as hypothermia worsens.
A) Wander around aimlessly. B) Consume large amounts of snow. C) Remove clothing to signal for help. D) Seek shelter and try to stay dry.
A) It has no effect on body temperature. B) It provides insulation. C) It causes shivering. D) It increases heat loss.
A) It increases blood flow. B) It reduces the body's ability to generate heat. C) It increases the body's ability to generate heat. D) It has no effect on body temperature.
A) Material that wicks away moisture (wool or synthetic). B) Thin cotton socks. C) Tight socks that restrict blood flow. D) No socks.
A) Assume the weather will be mild. B) Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. C) Ignore the weather and hope for the best. D) Wear as little clothing as possible.
A) Cold air improves lung function. B) Cold air has no effect on the lungs. C) Cold air warms the lungs. D) Breathing cold air can irritate or damage the lungs. |