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What is the normal range for rectal temperature?
What is the normal range for rectal temperature?
- 36.8 – 37.2 °C
- 37.0 – 37.8 °C
- 36.3 – 38.1 °C (correct)
- 36.5 – 37.5 °C
In which clients is taking a rectal temperature contraindicated?
In which clients is taking a rectal temperature contraindicated?
- Clients with diabetes
- Clients with neurological disorders (correct)
- Clients with high blood pressure
- Clients with asthma
Which nervous system decreases heart rate?
Which nervous system decreases heart rate?
- Vagus nerve
- Sympathetic nervous system
- SA node
- Parasympathetic nervous system (correct)
What is the normal pulse rate for adults?
What is the normal pulse rate for adults?
What is the primary site of heat loss in the body?
What is the primary site of heat loss in the body?
Which process involves the dissemination of heat by motion between areas of unequal density?
Which process involves the dissemination of heat by motion between areas of unequal density?
What is the term for a person with a normal temperature?
What is the term for a person with a normal temperature?
What is the beneficial effect of fever?
What is the beneficial effect of fever?
At what temperature does a fever become an emergency, requiring rapid cooling to prevent brain damage?
At what temperature does a fever become an emergency, requiring rapid cooling to prevent brain damage?
How do the onset and significance of fever from illness differ according to age?
How do the onset and significance of fever from illness differ according to age?
What does BMI stand for?
What does BMI stand for?
What factors may decrease Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
What factors may decrease Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
What is the purpose of using Ideal Body Weight (IBW)?
What is the purpose of using Ideal Body Weight (IBW)?
Why do men generally have higher Basal Metabolic Rates (BMR) than women?
Why do men generally have higher Basal Metabolic Rates (BMR) than women?
