Author Question: Which of the following is a function of the skin? A) Regulation of body temperature B) Protection ... (Read 23 times)

mrsjacobs44 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

Which of the following is a function of the skin?

A) Regulation of body temperature B) Protection from the environment
C) Balancing water in the body D) All of the above

Question 2

You have responded to a park where you find a 23-year-old female sitting on a bench near a running trail. She states that she has been running for the past 30 minutes, and all of a sudden she cannot catch her breath. She states that this has never happened before and she usually runs 5 miles a day. Your assessment reveals that she is flushed, her pulse is fast and weak, her respirations are fast and she is wheezing, and she has hives on her arms and chest. She is most likely suffering from which of the following?

A) Hyperventilation syndrome B) Heat stroke
C) Allergic reaction D) Anaphylaxis