Author Question: In what situation will the means of sweating to cool the body be less effective? A) Relative ... (Read 107 times)

eruditmonkey@yahoo.com · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

In what situation will the means of sweating to cool the body be less effective?

A) Relative humidity of 98
B) Outdoor temperature of 92oF
C) Internal temperature of 102oF
D) Indoor humidity of 68

Question 2

You are assessing a conscious but confused hunter who became lost in the woods on a cold day. Your assessment shows him to have an open airway, adequate breathing, and a weak radial pulse. His skin is cold to the touch and he is shivering. The EMT should recognize that the:

A) cold has caused the brain to become dysfunctional, as evidenced by the shivering.
B) shivering actually represents a small seizure, indicating that the brain is cold.
C) shivering is a protective means by which the body is attempting to warm itself.
D) shivering indicates that the patient's core body temperature has fallen below 90F.