Environmental Related Disorders

Question 1

The process by which the body compensates for temperature changes is called _____________.

Answer 1

thermoregulation

Question 2

_________ is the formation of ice crystals within local tissue in exposed areas.

Answer 2

Frostbite

Question 3

Hypothermia related to wilderness cold exposure is considered _____________ hypothermia.

Answer 3

primary

Question 4

Hypothermia related to socioeconomic or concurrent medical factors is considered ______________ hypothermia.

Answer 4

secondary

Question 5

_____________ is the first and least severe manifestation of frostbite.

Answer 5

Frostnip

Question 6

Complete __________ in a painful, cold extremity is a red flag for severe injury.

Answer 6

anesthesia

Question 7

Immersion foot, also known as “_____________” was most famously described in soldiers.

Answer 7

Trench Foot

Question 8

In ________ hypothermia, most people will shiver vigorously.

Answer 8

mild

Question 9

In ____________ hypothermia, clinical signs of deterioration become apparent.

Answer 9

moderate

Question 10

Life-threatening cardiovascular problems appear during __________ hypothermia.

Answer 10

severe

Question 11

If there is a _______________ in hypothermic patients, handle them gently and avoid abrupt movements.

Answer 11

palpable pulse

Question 12

The most severe form of heat illness is known as ___________.

Answer 12

heat stroke

Question 13

____________ is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid.

Answer 13

Drowning

Question 14

________________ is a change in mental status while diving.

Answer 14

Nitrogen NArcosis

Question 15

________________ is a change in mental status while diving.

Answer 15

Nitrogen Narcosis

Question 16

______________ is a nonspecific syndrome that may be confused with general fatigue, dehydration, hangover or even influenza.

Answer 16

Acute Mountain Sickness

Question 17

When _____________ stops and the patient remains exposed to the cold, the injury is more severe.

Answer 17

shivering

Question 18

Rough handling of a severely hypothermic patient has been reported to precipitate a cardiac _________________.

Answer 18

arrythmia

Question 19

As _____________ worsens, the risk for ventricular fibrillation and asystole increases.

Answer 19

hypothermia

Question 20

In most jurisdictions, ________________ is a contraindication to field termination of resuscitation.

Answer 20

hypothermia

Question 21

The human body can ____________ lower body temperatures much more so than higher temperatures.

Answer 21

tolerate

Question 22

A disorder known as ______________ occurs in some mental health patients who drink excessive amounts of water , resulting in fluid overload and hyponatremia.

Answer 22

psychogenic polydipsia

Question 23

Mental status changes become more apparent in patients with _______________ hypothermia.

Answer 23

moderate

Question 24

Patients with severe hypothermia are usually __________________.

Answer 24

unconscious