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Chapter 31

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Decompression sickness from a dive usually takes place: from one to 48 hours after the dive.
All of the following are signs and symptoms of hypothermia EXCEPT: agitation and hyperactivity.
Water chill, which occurs when clothing or the body gets wet, is an example of: conduction
The most important factor in determining whether EMT's enter the water to rescue a patient is: their training.
In providing emergency care steps for the hypothermic patient who is alert and responsive, an EMT should: provide care for shock.
All the following are signs and symptoms you might except to find in a heat emergency patient with hot, dry, or moist skin EXCEPT: heavy perspiration
Rough handling of a patient with hypothermia may result in: ventricular fibrillation
Superficial local cold injuries are sometimes referred to as: frostnip
Wind chill, which occurs when currents of air pass over the body, is an example of: convection
The venom produced by a snake or spider is an example of a(n): toxin
In addition to a noticeable puncture mark, all of the following are signs and symptoms of snakebite EXCEPT: normal pulse rate.
The type of sting or bite that claims the most lives comes from: bees and wasps
To rapidly cool a patient with a hyperthermic emergency, apply ice packs to the neck, groin, and: axilla or armpits
All of the following are considered pit vipers EXCEPT: coral snakes
The LEAST safe method of executing an ice rescue is use of a: human chain.
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