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Un tripulante tras caer al agua y permanecer un tiempo prolongado muestra temblores, confusión y dificultad para moverse ¿Qué le ocurre probablemente?:A crew member who fell overboard and was in the water a long time shows shivering, confusion and difficulty moving. What is probably wrong?
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Correct answer: b) Hypothermia
Why it is correct
Water cools the body far faster than air. Shivering, confusion and clumsiness are signs of hypothermia.
Why the others are not
- a) That is from heat.
- c) It does not explain confusion.
- d) Option b is correct.
How to work it out in the exam
- Cold water and shivers: hypothermia.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2025 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 10 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2025 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 8 Official paper · Official answer key
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