Medically Reviewed by Stephanie S. Gardner, MD on November 22, 2022
Question 1/16

What part of your body is more likely to get frostbite?

  • Stomach
  • Toes
  • Thighs
  • All of the above
Question 2/16

You have to be exposed to freezing temperatures for an hour to get frostbite.

  • True
  • False
Question 3/16

To rewarm an area of the body that's frostbitten, you should use:

  • Hot water
  • Warm water
  • Cool water
  • Cold water
Question 4/16

If you think you have frostbite, you should:

  • Rub the affected area
  • Warm the affected area next to a fire or source of dry heat
  • Get into a warm room
  • All of the above
Question 5/16

What can help prevent frostbite?

  • Hot coffee
  • Exercise
  • Petroleum jelly
  • All of the above
Question 6/16

How should you dress to avoid frostbite?

  • Tight-fitting layers of cotton
  • Loose-fitting layers of cotton
  • Tight-fitting layers of wool
  • Loose-fitting layers of wool
Question 7/16

It's OK to run you car engine to stay warm if you are stranded in the winter.

  • True
  • False
Question 8/16

Frostbite causes ice crystals inside the body.

  • True
  • False
Question 9/16

If your fingers get frostbitten, they'll have to be amputated.

  • True
  • False
Question 10/16

Frostbite is a type of hypothermia.

  • True
  • False
Question 11/16

What can increase your risk of frostbite?

  • Smoking
  • Alcohol
  • Heart disease
  • All of the above
Question 12/16

Earrings or other metal jewelry can increase your risk of frostbite.

  • True
  • False
Question 13/16

You shouldn't rewarm a frostbitten area if:

  • You're a long way from safety
  • There's a chance it could refreeze
  • Your source of heat is limited
  • All of the above
Question 14/16

Children are more likely than adults to get frostbite.

  • True
  • False
Question 15/16

Dogs and cats can't get frostbite.

  • True
  • False
Question 16/16

Chilblains are the same as frostbite.

  • True
  • False