The EMT should recognize which of these patients is experiencing generalized hypothermia?
A) A 21-year-old female who was trapped in cold water for 10 minutes before being rescued
B) A 19-year-old male who is intoxicated and fell asleep under a ceiling fan for three hours
C) A 34-year-old male whose fingers and toes are blue from exposure to the cold
D) An 87-year-old alcoholic with hand pain and numbness after sweeping snow without gloves
A) A 21-year-old female who was trapped in cold water for 10 minutes before being rescued
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a. Training b. Accident investigation teams c. Media shows d. Courtroom exhibits
Your young patient appears ill with a high fever, difficulty swallowing and breathing, and drooling. You see that he is sitting upright and leaning forwarding. What should you suspect?
A) Croup B) Pneumonia C) Epiglottitis D) Scarlet fever