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What primarily defines body temperature?
What primarily defines body temperature?
- The balance between heat produced and heat lost (correct)
- The amount of blood circulating in the body
- The rate of respiration in a given minute
- The pressure exerted by circulating blood
When should vital signs, including body temperature, be assessed?
When should vital signs, including body temperature, be assessed?
- Only if the patient requests it
- Only after surgical procedures are completed
- At admission and whenever there is a change in health status (correct)
- Only during a routine check-up
What does core temperature refer to?
What does core temperature refer to?
- Temperature of the subcutaneous fat
- Temperature of the deep tissues (correct)
- Temperature of the skin
- Average temperature of the entire body
What units are used to measure body temperature?
What units are used to measure body temperature?
Which factor does NOT affect body temperature?
Which factor does NOT affect body temperature?
What is the normal core body temperature range for a healthy adult?
What is the normal core body temperature range for a healthy adult?
Which of the following is NOT a behavioral action that can affect body temperature?
Which of the following is NOT a behavioral action that can affect body temperature?
How is surface temperature best described?
How is surface temperature best described?
Body temperature is solely determined by the heat produced by the body.
Body temperature is solely determined by the heat produced by the body.
Core temperature typically remains constant at around 37C°.
Core temperature typically remains constant at around 37C°.
Surface temperature is less influenced by environmental changes than core temperature.
Surface temperature is less influenced by environmental changes than core temperature.
The normal range of body temperature can be measured in Fahrenheit or Centigrade.
The normal range of body temperature can be measured in Fahrenheit or Centigrade.
Vital signs should be assessed regularly only upon a client’s admission to a healthcare facility.
Vital signs should be assessed regularly only upon a client’s admission to a healthcare facility.
Behavioral actions have no effect on body temperature.
Behavioral actions have no effect on body temperature.
Thermometers can only measure body temperature in the oral cavity.
Thermometers can only measure body temperature in the oral cavity.
Abdominal cavity temperature is classified as surface temperature.
Abdominal cavity temperature is classified as surface temperature.
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Body Temperature
Body Temperature
The balance between heat produced and heat lost by the body.
Core Temperature
Core Temperature
Temperature of deep tissues like the thorax and abdomen, relatively constant around 37°C.
Surface Temperature
Surface Temperature
Temperature of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, affected by the environment.
Vital Signs
Vital Signs
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Normal Body Temperature Range
Normal Body Temperature Range
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Factors affecting body temp
Factors affecting body temp
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Assess Vital Signs
Assess Vital Signs
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Temperature Measurement Sites
Temperature Measurement Sites
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Degrees F and C
Degrees F and C
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Why measure vital signs?
Why measure vital signs?
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When to assess vital signs?
When to assess vital signs?
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Factors affecting body temperature.
Factors affecting body temperature.
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Regulation of body temperature
Regulation of body temperature
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Types of thermometers
Types of thermometers
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Study Notes
Body Temperature Part 1
- Body temperature is a vital sign, along with pulse, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and pain.
- Vital signs are used to assess a person's physiological status and monitor body functions.
- Vital signs are measured to monitor bodily functions.
- Body temperature is the balance of heat produced and lost by the body.
- Body temperature is measured in degrees (Fahrenheit or Centigrade).
- Normal body temperature range is 36°C - 37.4°C.
Kinds of Body Temperature
- Core temperature: Temperature of deep tissues (thorax, abdominal cavity). It is relatively constant (around 37°C).
- Surface temperature: Temperature of skin and subcutaneous tissues. It fluctuates based on the environment.
Measurement Sites and Temperatures
- Oral: 98.6°F (37°C)
- Rectal: 99.6°F (37.5°C)
- Axillary: 97.6°F (36.4°C)
Factors Affecting Heat Production
- Basal metabolic rate (BMR): The rate at which the body uses energy for essential functions (breathing). BMR decreases with age.
- Muscle activity: Movement and shivering increases metabolic rate.
- Hormones (epinephrine, norepinephrine, sympathetic stimulation): Immediately increase cellular metabolism.
- Thyroxine output: Increased thyroxine increases cellular metabolism throughout the body.
- Fever: Increases cellular metabolic rate, increasing body temperature.
When to Assess Vital Signs
- On admission to a healthcare facility to establish a baseline.
- When a patient's health status changes or reports symptoms like chest pain, feeling hot, or faint.
- As per doctor/nurse orders.
- Before and after surgery/invasive procedures.
- Before and after procedures that could affect respiratory or cardiovascular systems.
- Before and after interventions that could affect vital signs (e.g., ambulation after bed rest).
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