Patients are classified as hypothermic when their core temperature drops below:
A) 40°C.
B) 35°C.
C) 30°C.
D) None of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature below 35°C (95°F). Therefore, option B is the correct answer. The other options are incorrect because a core temperature of 40°C is considered hyperthermia and a core temperature of 30°C is severe hypothermia.

Patients Are Classified as Hypothermic When Their Core Temperature Drops