Free BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Practice Question

You are transporting a 35-year-old male who was found unconscious outside in below-freezing temperatures. On assessment, you find he is shivering vigorously, has a core temperature of 32°C (89.6°F), and has cold, firm skin over his extremities without immediate blanching. What is the most appropriate initial intervention to manage his condition?

  • Use passive rewarming with blankets and clothing

  • Apply ice packs to his extremities to reduce tissue damage

  • Initiate active external rewarming and administer warm IV fluids

  • Administer vasopressors to stabilize his blood pressure

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BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) / 
Medical Emergencies
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