Question

What else could be done to help warm up a recovering hypothermia victim?

A) Keep them in wet clothing for insulation
B) Place them directly in front of a heat source
C) Encourage physical activity to generate heat
D) Provide warm drinks and cover with blankets

Answer 1

To warm up a recovering hypothermia victim, provide warm drinks and cover with blankets, and avoid direct heat or encouraging too much activity. Wet clothing should be removed to prevent further heat loss.

Step-by-step explanation:

To assist a hypothermia victim in warming up, you should D) Provide warm drinks and cover with blankets. Wet clothing should be removed because it can lead to further heat loss through evaporation and conduction. Placing them directly in front of a heat source can cause burns or rapid rewarming, which can be dangerous. Encouraging physical activity in a hypothermic person could be risky as it can lead to exhaustion or a heart attack. Instead, gently warming the person with blankets, giving warm (not hot) drinks if they are conscious, and seeking medical attention, are recommended.

Controlling the body temperature for medical reasons, such as induced hypothermia in an emergency department, is done to reduce metabolic rate and lessen the heart's workload after a cardiac arrest. In these cases, the hypothermia is carefully monitored and controlled.