Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

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What is a common health problem encountered in hyperbaric conditions?

Barotrauma
Hypothermia
Allergic reactions
Dehydration

The correct answer is: Barotrauma

In hyperbaric conditions, the pressure of the environment is increased, often to three times the normal atmospheric pressure. Due to this change, air pockets in the body can become compressed, causing damage to tissues and organs. This condition is known as barotrauma and is a common health problem encountered in hyperbaric conditions. Hypothermia, allergic reactions, and dehydration are not commonly encountered in hyperbaric conditions. Hypothermia occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce, not due to increased pressure. Allergic reactions are caused by exposure to specific allergens, not by changes in atmospheric pressure. Dehydration is a result of not consuming enough fluids, not a direct effect of hyperbaric conditions. Therefore, these options are incorrect and the correct answer is A.