Quiz 32

When the body loses sweat, it also loses:

electrolytes.

Covering a patient's _______________ will significantly minimize radiation heat loss.

head

The two MOST efficient ways for the body to eliminate excess heat are:

sweating and vasodilation.

Heat stroke occurs when:

the body's heat-eliminating mechanisms are overwhelmed.

The body's natural protective mechanisms against heat loss are:

vasoconstriction and shivering.

A person's ability to shiver is lost when his or her body temperature falls below:

90°F (32°C).

Which of the following conditions would be the LEAST likely to increase a person's risk of hypothermia?

Hyperglycemia

Which of the following would be the LEAST likely to occur in a patient with a core body temperature of between 89°F (32°C) and 92°F (33°C)?

Tachycardia

To assess a patient's general body temperature, pull back on your glove and place the back of your hand on his or her skin at the:

abdomen.

Hypothermia can worsen internal bleeding secondary to:

blood-clotting abnormalities.