6 Questions
What vital sign is used to measure the force of blood against the artery walls?
Pulse
At what temperature or higher is considered febrile?
100.4 F
Where is the most accurate place to take a temperature?
Rectum
What is the difference between hypothermia and hyperthermia?
Hypothermia is low body temperature, hyperthermia is high body temperature
What vital sign indicates the percentage of hemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen?
Oxygen saturation
What does cyanosis in a patient typically indicate?
Low oxygen levels in the blood
Test your knowledge on homeostasis, adult vital signs, temperature measurement accuracy, febrile temperature ranges, and the difference between hypothermia and hyperthermia. Includes scenarios for oral, axillary, and rectal temperature readings.
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