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FMTB-W BLOCK 2 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
Predisposing factors of dehydration - correct answer- Alcohol
consumption
Medications
High BMI/low fitness level
Inadequate diet
Improper clothing
Medical conditions
Age
Fatigue/lack of sleep
Improper acclimatization
Signs and symptoms of dehydration - correct answer- Fatigue
Headache
Decreased heat tolerance
Cognitive deterioration
Reduction in strength and physical capacity
Decreased turgor
Increased heart rate and breathing
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Severe dehydration - correct answer- Weak, rapid pulse
Cold hands or feet
Hypotension
Dysuria
Lethargy
Cyanotic lips
Hydration during activities - correct answer- 1 qt per hour, no
more than 1.5 liters per hour
Hyponatremia - correct answer- Low sodium level in the blood
Disturbs the osmotic balance and can cause a rapid influx of
water into the brain
Causes of hyponatremia - correct answer- Excessive water
intake
Loss of sodium in sweat
S/sx hyponatremia - correct answer- Headache
Malaise
Nausea
Confusion
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Seizures
Coma
Permanent brain damage
Death
Risk factors of hyponatremia - correct answer- Exercise
duration of greater than 4 hours
Low body weight
Overhydration
NSAID use
Extreme hot or cold conditions
Treatment of hyponatremia - correct answer- Place in upright
position
Tacevac
ONLY TREATED BY AN MO
Mild dehydration treatment - correct answer- Oral hydration (if
tolerable)
Moderate to severe hydration treatment - correct answer- IV
fluid replacement never over hydrate
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3L of fluid
Normal temperature range - correct answer- 97.6-99.6
Hypothalamus - correct answer- Regulates the body's core
temperature, can tell the body to conserve heat or dissipate
heat by increasing RR, cardiac output, vasodilation and
perspiration.
Predisposing factors of heat casualty - correct answer- Age
Physical fitness
PREVIOUS HISTORY OF HEAT INJURY
Skin trauma
Sunburn
Heat rash
Windburn
Dermatologic disease
Does a heat injury cause permanent damage to the
hypothalamus? - correct answer- Yes
FMTB-W BLOCK 2 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
Predisposing factors of dehydration - correct answer- Alcohol
consumption
Medications
High BMI/low fitness level
Inadequate diet
Improper clothing
Medical conditions
Age
Fatigue/lack of sleep
Improper acclimatization
Signs and symptoms of dehydration - correct answer- Fatigue
Headache
Decreased heat tolerance
Cognitive deterioration
Reduction in strength and physical capacity
Decreased turgor
Increased heart rate and breathing
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Severe dehydration - correct answer- Weak, rapid pulse
Cold hands or feet
Hypotension
Dysuria
Lethargy
Cyanotic lips
Hydration during activities - correct answer- 1 qt per hour, no
more than 1.5 liters per hour
Hyponatremia - correct answer- Low sodium level in the blood
Disturbs the osmotic balance and can cause a rapid influx of
water into the brain
Causes of hyponatremia - correct answer- Excessive water
intake
Loss of sodium in sweat
S/sx hyponatremia - correct answer- Headache
Malaise
Nausea
Confusion
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Seizures
Coma
Permanent brain damage
Death
Risk factors of hyponatremia - correct answer- Exercise
duration of greater than 4 hours
Low body weight
Overhydration
NSAID use
Extreme hot or cold conditions
Treatment of hyponatremia - correct answer- Place in upright
position
Tacevac
ONLY TREATED BY AN MO
Mild dehydration treatment - correct answer- Oral hydration (if
tolerable)
Moderate to severe hydration treatment - correct answer- IV
fluid replacement never over hydrate
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3L of fluid
Normal temperature range - correct answer- 97.6-99.6
Hypothalamus - correct answer- Regulates the body's core
temperature, can tell the body to conserve heat or dissipate
heat by increasing RR, cardiac output, vasodilation and
perspiration.
Predisposing factors of heat casualty - correct answer- Age
Physical fitness
PREVIOUS HISTORY OF HEAT INJURY
Skin trauma
Sunburn
Heat rash
Windburn
Dermatologic disease
Does a heat injury cause permanent damage to the
hypothalamus? - correct answer- Yes
