Colorado Hunter Education Practice Exam

Which of these is a symptom of hypothermia?

1. Slow pulse

2. Hot, dry skin

3. Shivering

4. Rapid breathing

The correct answer is: Shivering

Hypothermia is a condition in which the body's temperature drops below a normal level, typically due to exposure to cold temperatures. Shivering is a natural response to help generate heat and maintain the body's internal temperature when it drops too low. Option A, a slow pulse, would typically be a symptom of severe hypothermia when the body is no longer able to maintain its normal functions. Option B, hot dry skin, is a symptom of hyperthermia, which is the opposite of hypothermia and is caused by exposure to high temperatures. Option D, rapid breathing, may occur as the body tries to compensate for the lowered internal temperature, but it is not a specific symptom of hypothermia. Therefore, the correct answer is option C, shivering, as it is a direct symptom of the body's response to hypothermia.