A Patient Who Is Lying on Cold Ground Is Losing

question 54

Multiple Choice

A patient who is lying on cold ground is losing the most amount of heat by what mechanism?

• A) Radiation
• B) Convection
• C) Conduction
• D) Shivering

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Definitions:

Tracing

The production of a sketch by means of a stylus passing over the paper, as in electrocardiography.

Holter Monitor

A portable device worn by a patient to continuously record the heart's electrical activity, typically over 24 to 48 hours.

Intermittent

Stopping and starting again at intervals.

Irregular Chest Pain

describes chest discomfort that lacks a consistent pattern, potentially indicating a variety of health issues.