Hypothermia - Extreme Physiology

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1. What is cold incapacitation?

  • The mechanical action of ice crystals resulting in tissue death
  • When the thermoregulatory responses begin to fail
  • Loss of function in extremities due to peripheral vasoconstriction
  • When the body temperature goes below 35 degrees
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2. Cold shock response lasts for how long?

  • 1 hour
  • 5 minutes
  • 1 minute
  • 30 minutes

3. For what body temperatures is active rewarming necessary?

  • Above 34 degrees
  • Above 35 degrees
  • Above 32 degrees
  • Above 30 degrees

4. Loss of fluid from circulation can result has what effect on local blood flow?

  • Reduces
  • Increases
  • Stops/reduces
  • Stops

5. What is not a response of hypothermia?

  • Bradycardia
  • Amnesia
  • Death
  • Increase in minute ventilation
  • Unresponsive
  • Tachycardia
  • Coma

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