Question

1. which of the following is not a recommended treatment in the field for hypothermia:

raise the victims body temperature with dry clothing
keep the victim warm
apply hot water directly to the skin
construct a shelter to keep the victim warm

1. which of the following is a cause for frostbite:

high temperatures
wind chill
heavy insulation
loose - fitting clothing

1. once you warm a body part, you must keep it warm. if you cannot protect it from freezing again, it is better to leave it frozen until you can.

true
false

1. the international emergency signal for distress is _____.

three fires evenly spaced
three shots
three blasts from a whistle
any of the above

Explanation:

1. Applying hot water directly to hypothermic skin can cause burns and is not recommended; other options are standard treatments.
2. Wind chill increases heat loss, leading to frostbite in cold conditions.
3. Rewarming and refreezing tissue worsens damage, so leaving frozen parts protected is safer if re-freezing is likely.
4. Three repeated signals (fires, shots, whistle blasts) are all recognized international distress signals.

Answer:

1. apply hot water directly to the skin
2. wind chill
3. true
4. any of the above