MFA Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 11 of 30
You have been called for an 81 year old unconscious male patient. He is in his living room. Despite the hot day, he is overly dressed. He is flushed and dry, extremely hot to touch. You suspect:
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Direct Answer
Option B: Heatstroke. Lifting and Carrying
Heatstroke is a medical emergency characterized by the body's inability to regulate temperature. A patient with hot, dry, flushed skin and altered mental status in a hot environment is exhibiting classic signs of heatstroke.
All Options
A
Heat exhaustion.
B
Heatstroke. Lifting and Carrying
(Correct Answer)
C
Stroke.
D
Hyperglycemia.
Detailed Explanation & Context
Heatstroke is a medical emergency characterized by the body's inability to regulate temperature. A patient with hot, dry, flushed skin and altered mental status in a hot environment is exhibiting classic signs of heatstroke.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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