Question 1615 Deck Safety
70% to passYou are attending to survivors after abandoning ship. Several of the personnel have a slow pulse and slow breathing rates. Which of the following is the most probable cause of these conditions?
A
dehydration
B
moderate hypothermia
C
mild hypothermia
D
shock
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) moderate hypothermia. Moderate hypothermia, which occurs when the body's core temperature drops to 32-90°F (0-32°C), can lead to a slow pulse and slow breathing rates. This is because the body's metabolic processes slow down in an effort to conserve heat and energy. The other options are incorrect because dehydration (A) would not directly cause slow pulse and breathing, mild hypothermia (C) has less severe symptoms, and shock (D) has different physiological effects.
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