« previous next »

Author Question: Which client is the most predisposed to a hypothermic event? 1. an alcoholic homeless woman 2. a ... (Read 28 times)

JMatthes

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 578
on: Jul 22, 2018
Which client is the most predisposed to a hypothermic event?
 
  1. an alcoholic homeless woman
  2. a homeless white man
  3. an elderly woman of ethnic descent
  4. a paralyzed 10 year old

Question 2

Shivering generates heat by causing muscle contraction, which increases:
 
  1. evaporation of sweat.
  2. vasodilation of blood vessels.
  3. metabolic rate.
  4. convection rate.


anyusername12131

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

JMatthes

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 578
Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks


anyusername12131

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018
Welcome :)


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

You should not take more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day. Doses above this amount increase the risk of bleeding problems that can lead to a stroke.

Did you know?

Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.

Did you know?

Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Did you know?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.

The terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, is surely a defining event for the cohorts who experienc The terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, is surely a defining event for the cohorts who experienc
Draping for a woman’s chest. A. Place a towel over the sheet on the upper chest. B. Hold the towel ... Draping for a woman’s chest. A. Place a towel over the sheet on the upper chest. B. Hold the towel ...
Assist recipient into side-lying position. Woman sits on edge of table holding drape to cover her ... Assist recipient into side-lying position. Woman sits on edge of table holding drape to cover her ...
Site-specific recombination event catalyzed by RAG1 and RAG2 Site-specific recombination event catalyzed by RAG1 and RAG2
Testing patellar reflex, client in a supine position Testing patellar reflex, client in a supine position
North American Indigenous Woman North American Indigenous Woman
Video: HIV replication/ Replication cycle of HIV

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library