See where you stand — 3 min
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The EMT assesses several patients who were exposed to cold environmental conditions. Sort each finding according to whether it is more consistent with frostbite or with hypothermia.
Assign every finding to the condition it belongs with.
numbness and a white, waxy appearance of the fingertips after prolonged cold exposure
shivering with a core temperature of 34.4 C (94 F) and slurred speech
toes that appear mottled and firm to the touch, with the patient reporting no sensation in the area
absence of shivering with a core temperature of 29.4 C (85 F) and decreased responsiveness
an affected ear that is hard and does not indent when pressed, with a pale, waxy appearance
generalized muscle rigidity, confusion, and a weak, slow pulse after extended exposure to cold water
a firm, cold, white patch on the exposed cheek that remains painless
gradual onset of clumsiness, memory lapses, and drowsiness during a multi-hour cold-weather exposure