Chapter 16

Question 1

Define Anaphylaxis.

Answer 1

• A severe allergic reaction in which a person goes into shock. Also known as anaphylactic shock or allergy shock.

Question 2

Define Conduction.

Answer 2

• The loss of body heat through direct contact with another object or the ground.

Question 3

Define Convection.

Answer 3

• The loss of body heat when air that is close to the skin moves away, taking body heat with it.

Question 4

Define Core Temperature.

Answer 4

• The temperature in the core of the body. Typically 98.6* Fahrenheit or 37* Celsius.

Question 5

Define Drowning.

Answer 5

• A process resulting respiratory impairment from submersion in water or other type of fluid.

Question 6

Define Evaporation.

Answer 6

• The loss of body heat the vaporization of moisture in the form of sweat on the skin.

Question 7

Define Frostbite.

Answer 7

• Localized cold injury in which the skin is frozen.

Question 8

Define Heat Cramps.

Answer 8

• Common term for muscle craps in the lower limbs and abdomen associated with the loss of fluids and salts while active in a hot environment.

Question 9

Define Heat Exhaustion.

Answer 9

• Prolonged exposure to heat, which creates moist skin tat ay feel warm or hot to the touch.

Question 10

Define Heat Stroke.

Answer 10

• Prolonged exposure to heat, which creates dry or moist skin that may feel warm or hot to the touch.

Question 11

Define Hyperthermia.

Answer 11

• An increase in body core temperature above its normal temperature.

Question 12

Define Hypothermia.

Answer 12

• A general cooling of the body. Also called generalized cold emergency.

Question 13

Define Radiation.

Answer 13

• A condition in which there is an insufficient level of oxygen in the blood and tissues.