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BCEN CFRN Practice Question

You are transporting a 35-year-old male found unresponsive after prolonged exposure to below-freezing temperatures. On assessment, his mental status is impaired, he is no longer shivering, and his core temperature is 32°C (89.6°F). What is the most appropriate initial intervention to manage his hypothermia?

  • Initiate active external rewarming and administer warm IV fluids

  • Apply ice packs to his extremities to reduce tissue damage

  • Use passive rewarming with blankets and clothing

  • Administer vasopressors to stabilize his blood pressure

BCEN CFRN
Medical Emergencies
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