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Why is it important not to rewarm a person too quickly who is suffering from hypothermia?
People who have hypothermia are too cold to maintain homeostasis. If they are heated to quickly, they will enter a biological state called 'shock', a potentially fatal condition that results from massive changes in environment too fast for the body to adapt.
When a person loses fluid by sweating or bleeding what minerals are lost in greatest quantity?
The minerals lost in the greatest quantity when a person sweats heavily are sodium and chloride, which are components of electrolytes. When a person is bleeding, iron is lost in significant quantities in the form of hemoglobin.
What is is one of the first symptoms of hypothermia?
One of the first symptoms of hypothermia is clumsiness and lack of coordination. Other symptoms include shivering that stops, slurred speech, confusion, and drowsiness.
What do you do before approaching a sick or injured person?
Before approaching a sick or injured person, assess the situation to ensure it is safe for you to help. Call for emergency medical assistance if needed. Approach the person calmly and introduce yourself, then ask if they need help.
How do recover from hypothermia?
In hypothermia, your body will first start to create friction for heat by your muscles shivering. Then when that doesnt work your body will actually take the blood from your fingers and toes (because your body knows those arent necessary for life) and will deliver the blood to the vital organs like the heart and brain. [so if you survive hypothermia you might lost fingers or toes or arms or hands or feet or legs] Then the body will start to slow down and you will lose conciseness and die from the cold.
The danger of hypothermia is greatest for a person in What situation?
The greatest danger for a person with hypothermia, unless treated in time, is death.
EP-32 the danger of hypothermia is greatest for a person in which situation?
Hypothermia occurs when the human body loses heat faster than it can produce. A person can get Hypothermia in a cold climate, in general, if you are naked and exposed to cold temperatures. Swimming or drop in cold/ice water, cold wind, the effect and just being sloppy in a snow storm can all contribute. A person is said to suffer from Hypothermia once your body temperature drops below 96 F
What does a good citizen do in a dangerous situation?
It would really depend on the situation, but a good citizen would probably assist any person who was in danger. A good citizen would also cooperate with the police in a dangerous situation.
What is a person suffering from hypothermia lacking?
A person suffering from hypothermia is lacking enough food. This is a condition where the body is unable to regulate temperature.
What is the person suffering from hypothermia lacking?
Clothes
What is your greatest development need?
A development need will be different for each person. This might be educational, emotional, or social and will depend on the situation and person in question.
Can a person be brought to life even after suffering hypothermia?
Yes
What is medical evacuation?
A medical evacuation is the evacuation of an injured or wounded person from a dangerous situation such as a battlefield. They are performed by medical professionals.
Who do you call a person who survives?
A person who survives can often be called a survivor. This term can describe someone who has endured and outlasted a difficult or dangerous situation.
Can a person who harasses you be dangerous?
yes. the person who harasses you could lead up to a stalker. from past experience it can lead to an obsession. the situation has to be delt with as soon as possible
What does having a wolf by the ears mean?
The phrase "having a wolf by the ears" means being in a difficult or precarious situation where one is managing a dangerous or uncontrollable force. It signifies being trapped in a challenging circumstance with no easy way out.
What sort of dog is a rescue dog?
A rescue dog is a dog that has been rescued by a person or shelter. The dog is usually rescued from a dangerous situation or from living on the streets and is put into a better situation.
