EMS 1020: ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
LATEST UPDATE
active rewarming
application of an external heat source to rewarm the body of a hypothermic patient
air embolism
gas bubble in the bloodstream. The more accurate term is arterial gas embolism (AGE)
central rewarming
application of heat to the lateral chest, neck, armpits, and groin of a hypothermic patient
conduction
the heat transfer from one material to another through direct contact.
convection
carrying away of heat by currents of air, water, or other gases or liquids
decompression sickness
a condition resulting from nitro-gen trapped in the body's tissues, caused by coming up
too quickly from a deep, prolonged dive. A symptom of decompression sickness is "the
bends" , or deep pain in the muscles and joints.
drowning
The process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in
liquid, which may result in death, morbidity (illness or other adverse effects), or no
morbidity.
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
LATEST UPDATE
active rewarming
application of an external heat source to rewarm the body of a hypothermic patient
air embolism
gas bubble in the bloodstream. The more accurate term is arterial gas embolism (AGE)
central rewarming
application of heat to the lateral chest, neck, armpits, and groin of a hypothermic patient
conduction
the heat transfer from one material to another through direct contact.
convection
carrying away of heat by currents of air, water, or other gases or liquids
decompression sickness
a condition resulting from nitro-gen trapped in the body's tissues, caused by coming up
too quickly from a deep, prolonged dive. A symptom of decompression sickness is "the
bends" , or deep pain in the muscles and joints.
drowning
The process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in
liquid, which may result in death, morbidity (illness or other adverse effects), or no
morbidity.
