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Heat Loss Mechanisms in the Human Body

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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?

Clients with diabetes

Clients with neurological disorders (correct)

Clients with high blood pressure

Clients with asthma

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?

60 – 100 bpm Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary site of heat loss in the body?

Skin Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the dissemination of heat by motion between areas of unequal density?

Convection Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a person with a normal temperature?

Afebrile Signup and view all the answers

What is the beneficial effect of fever?

Destruction of disease-causing microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

At what temperature does a fever become an emergency, requiring rapid cooling to prevent brain damage?

$41 °C (106°F)$ Signup and view all the answers

How do the onset and significance of fever from illness differ according to age?

Onset in children is faster than in adults. Signup and view all the answers

What does BMI stand for?

Body Mass Index Signup and view all the answers

What factors may decrease Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?

Prolonged fasting and aging Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Ideal Body Weight (IBW)?

To assess nutritional status for optimal health Signup and view all the answers

Why do men generally have higher Basal Metabolic Rates (BMR) than women?

Due to larger muscle mass Signup and view all the answers