Elder Care: Preventing Hypothermia, Hyperthermia and Drowning

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Elder Care: Preventing Hypothermia, Hyperthermia And Drowning

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Elder Care: Preventing Hypothermia, Hyperthermia and Drowning

Review Quiz

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1. What is hyperthermia? a. A heat related illness b. Heat cramps c. Heat stroke d. All of the above

2. Who is at the highest risk for hyperthermia? a. People who live in cities b. People who live in the countryside c. People who have air conditioners d. None of the above

3. When does hypothermia occur? a. When the body temperature rises above 104 degrees b. When the body is exposed to cold air c. When the body temperature drops below 95 degrees d. None of the above

4. What are some signs of hypothermia? a. The person feels tired b. The skin becomes cold and pale c. They may feel weak and confused d. All of the above

5. Why are the elderly at higher risk for temperature related illnesses? a. Their skin becomes thinner and provides less protection b. Older people have a decreased ability to sense temperature c. Chronic illnesses impair the body’s ability to regulate temperature d. All of the above

6. What is the most common hazard for hyperthermia? a. Being outside in cold weather b. Being outside in hot weather c. Being inside in cold weather d. None of the above

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7. Walking in an air-conditioned mall during the summer is a good way to prevent heat- related illnesses. a. True b. False

8. It is not possible for hypothermia to occur indoors. a. True b. False 9. How does poverty contribute to hyperthermia and hypothermia? a. The poor are less likely to have air conditioning in hot weather b. They are less likely to have heat and warm clothing during cold weather c. Both A and B d. None of the above

10. What is the safe range of temperature for bathwater? a. Between 50 and 70 degrees b. Between 60 and 80 degrees c. Between 150 and 200 degrees d. Between 90 and 100 degrees Elder Care: Preventing Hypothermia, Hyperthermia and Drowning 4

Answer Key:

1. d 2. a 3. c 4. d 5. d 6. b 7. a 8. b 9. c 10. d