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During menopause, what can contribute to the development of hyperthermia?
During menopause, what can contribute to the development of hyperthermia?
- Exercise and dehydration (correct)
- Fever and hot flashes
- Illness and injury
- Stress and environmental conditions
Which of the following is NOT considered a vital sign?
Which of the following is NOT considered a vital sign?
- Blood pressure (correct)
- Temperature
- Respiration
- Pulse
What is the body's response to infectious and inflammatory processes?
What is the body's response to infectious and inflammatory processes?
- Increased WBC production
- Decreased plasma iron concentration
- Stimulated interferon production
- All of the above (correct)
What does temperature reflect?
What does temperature reflect?
What can interfere with accurate oral measurement of body temperature?
What can interfere with accurate oral measurement of body temperature?
What does pulse measure?
What does pulse measure?
Which site is recommended for clients who are 4 years of age and older?
Which site is recommended for clients who are 4 years of age and older?
What is respiration?
What is respiration?
Which site is more accurate than axillary for measuring temperature?
Which site is more accurate than axillary for measuring temperature?
When does systolic blood pressure occur?
When does systolic blood pressure occur?
When should rectal temperatures not be obtained?
When should rectal temperatures not be obtained?
What does systolic blood pressure represent?
What does systolic blood pressure represent?
What equipment is required for measuring tympanic or temporal arterial temperatures?
What equipment is required for measuring tympanic or temporal arterial temperatures?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a vital sign in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a vital sign in the text?
Which site is NOT a core temperature measurement site?
Which site is NOT a core temperature measurement site?
Which method of heat loss occurs when the body is immersed in cold water?
Which method of heat loss occurs when the body is immersed in cold water?
Which temperature range is considered acceptable for oral temperature?
Which temperature range is considered acceptable for oral temperature?
Which age group has an average body temperature of 35° to 36.1° C?
Which age group has an average body temperature of 35° to 36.1° C?
Which temperature measurement site is nearly 0.5° C higher than oral temperature?
Which temperature measurement site is nearly 0.5° C higher than oral temperature?
Which age group loses heat rapidly to the environment due to a large surface-to-mass ratio?
Which age group loses heat rapidly to the environment due to a large surface-to-mass ratio?
Which factor can influence body temperature in women?
Which factor can influence body temperature in women?
Which type of temperature measurement can disposable, single-use thermometers be used for?
Which type of temperature measurement can disposable, single-use thermometers be used for?
What is one benefit of using disposable, single-use thermometers?
What is one benefit of using disposable, single-use thermometers?
Where can single-use thermometer strips or patches be applied?
Where can single-use thermometer strips or patches be applied?
How should the arm be positioned when using a thermometer?
How should the arm be positioned when using a thermometer?
What is the purpose of holding the arm down during temperature measurement?
What is the purpose of holding the arm down during temperature measurement?
Which of the following is NOT a type of temperature measurement that can be taken with disposable, single-use thermometers?
Which of the following is NOT a type of temperature measurement that can be taken with disposable, single-use thermometers?
What is the main advantage of using single-use thermometer strips or patches?
What is the main advantage of using single-use thermometer strips or patches?
What is the purpose of using single-use thermometer strips or patches?
What is the purpose of using single-use thermometer strips or patches?
What type of thermometers are recommended to reduce the risk of cross-infection?
What type of thermometers are recommended to reduce the risk of cross-infection?
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