You Are Assessing a Conscious but Confused Hunter Who Became

question 19

Multiple Choice

You are assessing a conscious but confused hunter who became lost in the woods on a cold day. Your assessment shows him to have an open airway, adequate breathing, and a weak radial pulse. His skin is cold to the touch and he is shivering. The EMT should recognize that the:

• A) cold has caused the brain to become dysfunctional, as evidenced by the shivering.
• B) shivering actually represents a small seizure, indicating that the brain is cold.
• C) shivering is a protective means by which the body is attempting to warm itself.
• D) shivering indicates that the patient's core body temperature has fallen below 90°F.

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Understand the concept of external validity in research studies.

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Identify and differentiate between independent and dependent variables in experimental studies.

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Definitions:

Depth Therapies

Psychological treatments that aim to explore and address the unconscious content of a patient's psyche.

Humanist

An advocate or follower of the principles of humanism, emphasizing the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, and generally preferring critical thinking and evidence over acceptance of dogma or superstition.

Prefrontal Lobotomy

A surgical procedure once used to treat mental disorders, involving the removal or destruction of part of the prefrontal cortex of the brain.

Drug Therapy

The treatment of disease or disorder through the administration of pharmaceutical drugs.