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