Disorders Of The Body System

Question 1

Outline hypothermia and its cause

Answer 1

Hypothermia is a condition which occurs when the body’s temperature is below normal and it is caused when the body loses heat faster than it can produce

Question 2

What are the symptoms of hypothermia ?

Answer 2

-Temperature below normal
-shivering
-pale skin
-confusion and disorientation
-fatigue and drowsiness
-lack of coordination

Question 3

How do you diagnose and monitor hypothermia ?

Answer 3

Thermometer reading and observation skin too cold 

Question 4

How do you treat hypothermia?

Answer 4

Move to warm environment
Drink warm fluid

Question 5

Outline dehydration, and its cause?

Answer 5

This occurs when more water and fluids leave the body than entering it. The causes of dehydration include diarrhoea, vomiting, and sweating or not drinking fluids. It can cause death

Question 6

What are the symptoms of dehydration?

Answer 6

-Extreme thirst
-Lips and skin become dry and cracked
-Tired/exhausted
-Unconscious

Question 7

How to diagnose and monitor dehydration

Answer 7

Skin pinch test

Question 8

How to treat dehydration

Answer 8

Drink or be given fluids intravenously