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14 Cards in this Set
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acclimization
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adapting to environ
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chilblains
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prolonged exposure causing redness and swelling, tingling pain in toes and fingers
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Circadian Dysrhythmia
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Desynchronization of biological and biophysical time clock
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heat exhaustion
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profuse sweating,pale skin, mildly elevated temperature, dizziness,
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heat stroke
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Breakdown of thermoregulatory mechanism
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mountain sickness
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Experience headache, nausea, vomiting, sleep disturbance,
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photochemical haze
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nitrogen dioxide and stagnant air acted on by sunlight to produce ozone
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smog
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combination of carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide
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heat stroke signs
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sudden collapse, LOC, CNS dysfunction, flushed hot skin, minimal sweating, shallow breathing, strong rapid pulse, and core temperature of > 104o F
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caring for heat stroke victim
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Strip clothing
Sponge with cool water Do not immerse in water Transport to hospital immediately Cool first, transport second |
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superficial frostbite
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skin and subcutaneous tissue
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deep frostbite
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frozen skin
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treatment for deep frostbite
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Rapid re-warming and hospilization
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6 actions to prevent heat illness
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Fluid and Electrolyte Replacement
Gradual Acclimatization Identifying Susceptible Individuals Uniform Selection Weight Records Temperature and Humidity Reading |
