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