Cold temperature

Quiz

by Florianna Lendai Michael

Multiple Choice

Why does exposed skin and the extremities cool rapidly in cold temperatures?

• Heat does not transfer as rapidly to organs

• Blood becomes thicker causing low heat transfer

• Blood flow shifts to supply core areas

• Blood flow slows at lower temperatures

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the two primary factors affecting wind chill?

• Exposure and humidity

• Humidity and temperature

• Wind and humidity

• Wind and temperature

Multiple Choice

When do the symptoms of hypothermia begin to appear?

• When the core temperature lowers to 24 degree celcius

• When the peripheral temperature reaches 32 degree celcius

• When the core temperature drops to about 35 degree celcius

• When the peripheral temperature dips below 36.7 degree celcius

Multiple Choice

What condition is an employee suffering from if the skin color turns red, then purple, then white, and is cold to the touch?

• Trench Foot

• Frostbite

• Hypothermia

• Cold rash

Multiple Choice

If the foot is immersed in cold water for long periods of time, what injury to the foot may occur?

• Frostbite

• Trench Foot

• Neuropathy of the foot

• General hypothermia

Multiple Choice

The insulation of equipment and facilities is an example of

• Elimination or substitution

• Safe work practices

• Administrative controls

• Engineering controls

Multiple Choice

Which type of fabric loses its insulative qualities when wet?

• Synthetics

• Cotton

• Wool

• Silk