5 Questions
What are the measures of vital signs often taken by health professionals?
Body temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure
What is the balance between heat produced by the body and the heat lost from the body to the external environment called?
Core temperature
What is considered as hyperthermia in terms of body temperature?
38–40oC
At what temperature does heat stroke usually occur?
41–42oC
What is the normal range for body temperature?
36.5–37oC
Study Notes
Vital Signs and Body Temperature
- Vital signs often measured by health professionals include body temperature.
Thermoregulation
- The balance between heat produced by the body and the heat lost to the external environment is called thermoregulation.
Hyperthermia
- Hyperthermia occurs when the body temperature exceeds 37.5°C (99.5°F) or higher.
Heat Stroke
- Heat stroke usually occurs when the body temperature reaches 40°C (104°F) or higher.
Normal Body Temperature
- The normal range for body temperature is between 36.1°C (97°F) and 37.2°C (99°F).
Test your knowledge of the fundamentals of nursing by assessing vital signs and understanding temperature measurement. This quiz covers the measurement of body temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
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