Health Impacts of Body Temperature Regulation
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Which factor can contribute to an increase in body temperature during physical activity?

  • Increased blood flow from cardiovascular activity (correct)
  • Increased oxygen absorption
  • Decreased muscle contraction
  • Lowered metabolism

What physiological change can occur in older adults due to hot weather?

  • Increased appetite regulating body temperature
  • Decreased ability to regulate body temperature (correct)
  • Heightened sensitivity to cold
  • Improvement in metabolic functioning

Which of the following conditions can result in hypothermia in older adults?

  • Elevated emotional states
  • Excessive physical exercise
  • Increased food intake
  • Cold weather exposure (correct)

How might drugs affect body temperature?

<p>They can increase metabolism leading to higher temperature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does infection play in body temperature regulation?

<p>Infections can cause a fever as part of the immune response (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a low-grade fever?

<p>Between 37.3°C and 38.2°C (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of measuring body temperature is considered very accurate for uncooperative patients?

<p>Rectal temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contraindication for measuring oral temperature?

<p>Patients who are mouth breathing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when measuring rectal temperature?

<p>Decrease 0.5°C from the reading (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What classification does a body temperature above 41.5°C fall under?

<p>Hyperpyrexia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Body Temperature Increase in Exercise

Physical exercise leads to increased body temperature due to heightened muscle contractions and blood flow.

Fever as Infection Sign

Elevated temperature (fever) is a common response of the body's immune system to fight off infections.

Body Temperature and Emotions

Strong emotions like anger or crying can temporarily raise body temperature.

Pregnancy and Body Temperature

Increased metabolism during pregnancy can cause a slight rise in body temperature.

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Hot Weather and Elderly

Hot weather can pose a greater risk to older adults due to reduced ability to regulate body temperature.

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Cold Weather and Elderly

Elderly individuals are more vulnerable to hypothermia in cold environments compared to younger individuals.

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Body Temperature and Drugs

Certain medications can increase metabolism or muscular activity, potentially leading to elevated body temperatures.

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Body Temperature and Food

Eating and digestion can slightly raise body temperature, while fasting lowers temperature due to reduced metabolism.

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Body Temperature Dis/Orders

Changes in body temperature beyond the normal range can result from either excessive heat creation, heat loss, or a combination of both.

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Normal Body Temperature Range

A healthy body temperature typically falls within a specific range.

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Fever (Perexia) Definition

An abnormally high body temperature above the normal range.

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Low-grade Fever Range

Body temperature slightly elevated, typically between 37.3°C and 38.2°C.

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High-grade Fever Range

Body temperature elevated between 38.3°C and 40.5°C.

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Hyperpyrexia Definition

Body temperature above 41.5°C; a very high fever.

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Oral Temperature Procedure

Measuring temperature by placing a thermometer under the tongue for 3 minutes.

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Oral Temperature Contraindications

Not suitable for infants <6, unconscious, mouth issues, frequent coughers, mouth breathers, and very frail patients.

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Rectal Temperature Procedure

Placing a thermometer in the rectum for 1 minute, then adjusting reading by 0.5°C.

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Rectal Temperature Use Cases

Appropriate for uncooperative, confused, or comatose patients.

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Rectal Temperature Contraindications

Not suitable for patients with seizures, after hot/cold drinks, on oxygen or ventilator, or naso/oro-gastric tubes.

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