EXERCISES, LESSON 4
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following exercises by marking the lettered response that
best answers the question, by completing the incomplete statement, or by writing the
answer in the space provided at the end of the exercise.
After you have completed all of these exercises, turn to "Solutions to Exercises" at the
end of the lesson, and check your answers. For each exercise answered incorrectly,
reread the material referenced with the solution.
1.
Which of the following cold injuries occurs only when the temperature is below
freezing?
a.
Trench foot
b.
Immersion foot
c.
d.
Chilblains
2.
Which of the following is a sign of frostbite?
a.
Stiff, sore joints
b.
Numbness of the exposed part
c.
Profuse sweating
d.
Severe muscle cramps
3.
Which of the following is a medical emergency that can result in death within
minutes?
a.
Immersion foot
b.
Trench foot
c.
Chilblains
d.
Hypothermia
4.
All of the following, EXCEPT that in choice _____ below, increase the likelihood
of cold injury occurring.
a.
Fatigue
b.
Prior cold injury
c.
Use of alcoholic beverages
d.
Moderate physical activity
MD0152
4-37