A Hypothermic Patient Is Alert and Confused but Complaining of Left

question 9

Multiple Choice

A hypothermic patient is alert and confused but complaining of left arm pain. His friends found him outside where he spent the night after he passed out in the cold. It appears as though he has a localized cold injury to the arm in question. In caring for this patient, which of the following would be acceptable?

• A) Warm water to raise his internal body temperature
• B) Ambulation to get warm blood flowing to all areas of his body
• C) Placement in a hot shower to expedite the rewarming process
• D) Immobilization of the arm to keep it from moving

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Definitions:

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory of emotion that proposes that emotions and bodily changes occur simultaneously following a stimulus, rather than one causing the other.

Two-factor Theory

A theory proposing that emotional experiences arise from a combination of bodily reactions and the cognitive labeling of the reason for the physical reaction.

Cognitive Labeling

The process of identifying and naming emotions and feelings, which can influence how they are experienced and managed.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion suggesting that emotions are experienced as a result of physiological reactions to events.