Environmental Emergencies

Question 1

93° to 95°F

Answer 1

Shivering/foot stamping, constricted blood vessels, rapid breathing, withdrawal

Question 2

89° to 92°

Answer 2

Loss of coordination, muscle stiffness, slow respirations, slow pulse, confused, lethargic, sleepy

Question 3

80 to 88°F

Answer 3

Coma, weak pulse, arrhythmias, very slow respirations, unresponsive

Question 4

Below 80°F

Answer 4

Apparent death, cardiac arrest, and responses

Question 5

Hypothermia

Answer 5

When the core temperature of the body drops below 95°F

Question 6

Heat exhaustion signs and symptoms

Answer 6

Dizziness, weakness, or faintness significant finding a change in level of consciousness’s with accompanying nausea, vomiting, or headache. Muscle cramping may also be present.

Question 7

Skin while in a heat exhaustion state

Answer 7

Cold, clammy skin with Ashen pallor, normal vital signs although the pulse is often rapid and weak

Question 8

Heatstroke signs and symptoms

Answer 8

Change in behavior and then becomes unresponsive very quickly and seizures may occur. The pulse is usually rapid and strong at first but then becomes weaker and the blood pressure falls. The respiratory rate will increase