Which statement correctly identifies a sign or symptom associated with mild hypothermia?

• A. Core temperature greater than 90 with signs of hypothermia
• B. Active rewarming
• C. Heat packs at neck, axillary, groin
• D. Do not attempt active rewarming can cause shock

Answer: (A)

Understanding mild hypothermia involves connecting the temperature reading with the clinical signs you’d expect to see. Mild hypothermia is typically defined by a core temperature in the low 90s Fahrenheit (about 32°C to 35°C). If the core temperature is greater than 90°F and there are signs of hypothermia, that fits the profile of the mild stage because you have both a temperature reading in the cold range and the body’s signs of cooling.

The other statements describe how to manage hypothermia rather than signs or symptoms. Active rewarming and applying heat packs are treatment steps, not indicators of a sign or symptom. The idea that not rewarming can cause shock is a management misconception rather than a symptom you’d observe.