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1Most heat is lost from the body by the process of
A)breathing.
B)radiation.
C)conduction.
D)convection.


2You are called to care for an elderly man found unresponsive in an alley. It is a cold January night. You see no obvious signs of life as you approach the patient. You should check the patient's breathing and pulse for
A)no more than 10 seconds.
B)30-45 seconds.
C)45-60 seconds.
D)1-2 minutes.


3The signs and symptoms of mild hypothermia include
A)rigid muscles.
B)a progressive loss of responsiveness.
C)an increased heart rate and respiratory rate.
D)cardiopulmonary arrest.


4What is the most commonly used method of suicide in the United States?
A)hanging
B)pills
C)firearms
D)alcohol


5You are called to the home of a 21-year-old man who has called 9-1-1. He had threatened to kill himself with an overdose of sleeping pills. You arrive to find your patient sitting quietly in his bedroom. After sizing up the scene, your next step should be to
A)contact medical direction for instructions.
B)quickly look around the room for items the patient might use to kill himself.
C)prepare to restrain the patient.
D)perform a head-to-toe physical examination.


6An altered mental status is often a medical emergency.
A)True
B)False


7A person does not have to be exposed to cold environmental temperatures in order for hypothermia to occur.
A)True
B)False





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