1. Identify the four factors that affect how a person deals with exposure to a cold or hot environment. (pp 1201–1202)

2. Describe the five ways heat loss occurs in the body, and how the rate and amount of heat loss or gain can be modified in an emergency situation. (pp 1202–1203)

3. Describe the four general stages of hypothermia. (pp 1203–1205)

4. Describe local cold injuries and their underlying causes. (pp 1205–1206)

5. Describe the process of providing emergency care to a patient who has sustained a cold injury, including assessment of the patient, review of signs and symptoms, and management of care. (pp 1209–1210)

6. Explain the importance of following local protocols when rewarming a patient who is experiencing moderate or severe hypothermia. (p 1209)

7. Describe the three emergencies that are caused by heat exposure, including the risk factors, signs, and symptoms. (pp 1211–1213)