Heat Illness
Symptoms include weakness, fatigue, tunnel vision
heat syncope
the rate of heat loss due to wind and cold
windchill
What structures supply blood to the heart?
coronary arteries
When 2 objects are in direct contact with each other and heat moves from the warmer object to the cooler object.
conduction
What is the function of HIPA?
It's a federal law protects patient’s health information (PHI)
heat stroke
body's core temperature drops below 95 degrees F
hypothermia
What side of the heart carries oxygenated blood?
The left
Heat is transferred from a warmer object to a cooler object through moving gas or water
convection
A written document that outlines steps to take in the event of exposure to infectious waste
exposure control plan
Symptoms include excessive weight loss, profound sweating, nausea & vomiting,
heat exhaustion
Name 4 body parts that are more susceptible to cold weather illness?
ears, nose, fingers, toes
What structure is responsible for contraction of the ventricles?
Purkinje fibers
When 2 objects are in not in direct contact with each other and heat moves from the warmer object to the cooler object.
radiation
What is it called when you treat all blood as if it’s infectious
universal precautions
Identified by muscle cramping
heat cramps
What happens to the extremities when a person is suffering from frostbite?
What arteries in the body carry deoxygenated blood?
pulmonary arteries
What type of heat transfer can only occur in one direction?
evaporation
Falling below an established and expected standard of care which results in physical or mental harm or damage to others
negligence
Name 4 conditions of athletes that can make them a higher risk for heat illness
not acclimatized to the heat, not in physical shape, chronic medical conditions, wear a lot of padding, PMHx of heat illness, not hydrating properly, taking certain medication, wearing dark colored clothing, not changing clothes between sessions
How is frostbite treated?
Attempt to gently warm the affected area using blankets- DO NOT RUB
Severe cases - rapid warming using warm water, warm clothes
Name 4 valves associated with the heart
tricuspid, bicuspid, aortic, pulmonary
Name the type of heat transfer(s) that occur when a person is running in a cold rain storm.
conduction, convection, radiation, evaporation
Name 2 of the 4 tactics discussed in class you should employ when speaking with a patient
ask open ended questions
pay attention to body language (eye contact)
repeat key words and use words of encouragement
be mindful of ethnic, cultural and gender issues