Heat stress Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Summary of the course Adaptive and Stress Physiology, made from the powerpoints and additional information. I obtained a 16/20.

Complications of hyperthermia correct answer: -increased metabolic demands -increased oxygen requirements -apnea Why might a HYPERthermic infant be hypotensive? correct answer: They are vasodilated in an attempt to dissipate heat What are three complications of increased insensible water loss? correct answer: HYPERnatremia, dehydration, evaporative heat loss What circumstances would warrant a baby being on an elemental formula? correct answer: Liver disease, short gut syndrome, dy...

NCLEX NGN RN / NGN NCLEX ACTUAL EXAM MAY 2023 EXAM| 300 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES| 100% CORRECT QUESTION The client with schizophrenia says to the nurse, " I was walking down the street and really enjoyed the weather, but carrots are probably my favorite vegetable. did the ocean always look blue?" the nurse recognizes the statement as an example of which of the following? 1 associative looseness 2 concrete thinking 3 tangentiality 4 word salad Answer:...

What are the 5 communication responsibilities? - • Brief others as needed • Debrief your actions (AAR) • Communicate hazards to others • Acknowledge messages and understand intent • Ask if you don't know What must occur for effective communication? - Sender, receiver, information exchange What reduces judgement and alertness on the fireline? - fatigue, stress, heat stress, physical and interior barriers What are some human factors that affect situational awareness? - INEXPERIE...

BEFO Final Exam June 2024 with 100% Correct Answers Which of the following contributes to the type of respiratory diseases for which firfighters are at risk? A. Heat Stress B. Psychological Stress C. Exposure to smoke and chemicals D. Exposure to long, irregular work hours -Answer-C. Exposure to smoke and chemicals The concept of risk management is based on an assessment of benefits gained compared to the ___: A. Risk involved B. Safety-first mindset C. Loss of life expected D. Risk...

Earth Science Exam Review 2024 with Complete Solutions seismic waves - Correct Answer ️️ -Vibrations that travel through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake. crust - Correct Answer ️️ -the outer layer of the Earth mantle - Correct Answer ️️ -the layer of hot, solid material between Earth's crust and core lithosphere - Correct Answer ️️ -the solid, outer layer of the earth that consists of the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle asthenosphere ...

IFSTA Chapter 16 & 17 Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: How can HVAC systems affect tactical ventilation? Select one: a. Cool the air in the fire room to weaken the fire's intensity b. Help extinguish the fire by changing the pressure in the structure c. Provide fresh air to ventilation crews d. Move products of combustion to unaffected areas Answer: Move products of combustion to unaffected areas Q: Why are buildings under construction more susceptible...

What are the 5 communication responsibilities? - • Brief others as needed • Debrief your actions (AAR) • Communicate hazards to others • Acknowledge messages and understand intent • Ask if you don't know What must occur for effective communication? - Sender, receiver, information exchange What reduces judgement and alertness on the fireline? - fatigue, stress, heat stress, physical and interior barriers What are some human factors that affect situational awareness? - INEXP...

Sports Medicine EOPA (2023/2024) Already Passed Abduction Movement away from the midline of the body Adduction Movement toward the midline of the body Acute Injury An injury with sudden onset and short duration (1-3 days) Aerobic Process that requires oxygen EX: running, soccer Anaerobic Process that does not require oxygen EX: football dynamic stretching technique in which muscles are stretched by moving joints slowly and fluidly through their range of motion in a controlled manner; also c...

What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava? correct answer: Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) Cultural Formulation Interview perform what 3 functions? correct answer: Clarify meaning of illness Empower the patient Validate symptoms within cultural context What does a cultural formulation interview do? correct answer: cultural assessment What is the normal range for TSH? correct answer: 0.5 - 5.0 mu/L What are lab values in Hyperthyroidism correct ans...