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Which age group is generally more concerned about a fever?
Which age group is generally more concerned about a fever?
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults (correct)
- Elderly
What is the difference between a fever of 104° in a child with the flu and a fever of 104° in an elderly patient with pneumonia and heart and lung disease?
What is the difference between a fever of 104° in a child with the flu and a fever of 104° in an elderly patient with pneumonia and heart and lung disease?
- The fever is the same in both cases
- The fever is more severe in the child
- The fever is less severe in the elderly patient
- The fever is more severe in the elderly patient (correct)
When should a fever be evaluated?
When should a fever be evaluated?
- Only in adults
- Only in children
- Only in elderly patients
- Always (correct)
Which method of measuring body temperature provides the closest approximation of core temperature?
Which method of measuring body temperature provides the closest approximation of core temperature?
Identify one reason why measuring temperature, pulse, and respirations is important.
Identify one reason why measuring temperature, pulse, and respirations is important.
Which method of measuring body temperature is usually lower than a rectal temperature?
Which method of measuring body temperature is usually lower than a rectal temperature?
Identify the most accurate methods for measuring temperature.
Identify the most accurate methods for measuring temperature.
In which clinical setting would measuring body temperatures rectally be impractical?
In which clinical setting would measuring body temperatures rectally be impractical?
Describe an abnormal pulse rate for an adult and child.
Describe an abnormal pulse rate for an adult and child.
Which method of measuring body temperature is the least likely to be done incorrectly?
Which method of measuring body temperature is the least likely to be done incorrectly?
Which system of measurement is commonly used to record body temperature in a clinical setting?
Which system of measurement is commonly used to record body temperature in a clinical setting?
What is the normal range for a rectal temperature in Fahrenheit?
What is the normal range for a rectal temperature in Fahrenheit?
At what time of the day is a person's body temperature typically the lowest?
At what time of the day is a person's body temperature typically the lowest?
What is the normal body temperature range for children aged 3-10 years?
What is the normal body temperature range for children aged 3-10 years?
What are the vital signs that can inform clinicians about a patient's medical condition?
What are the vital signs that can inform clinicians about a patient's medical condition?
What are the two reasons why temperature, pulse, and respirations are effective measurements of a person's health?
What are the two reasons why temperature, pulse, and respirations are effective measurements of a person's health?
What are the five methods commonly used to measure body temperature?
What are the five methods commonly used to measure body temperature?
Which of the following is NOT one of the mechanisms through which body heat is lost?
Which of the following is NOT one of the mechanisms through which body heat is lost?
Which method of measuring body temperature is usually lower than a rectal temperature?
Which method of measuring body temperature is usually lower than a rectal temperature?
Which of the following is considered a fever if taken orally?
Which of the following is considered a fever if taken orally?
What are some common causes of inaccurate body temperature measurement?
What are some common causes of inaccurate body temperature measurement?
What is the Celsius equivalent of a fever if taken rectally?
What is the Celsius equivalent of a fever if taken rectally?
Which method of measuring body temperature is usually lower than an oral temperature and always lower than a rectal temperature?
Which method of measuring body temperature is usually lower than an oral temperature and always lower than a rectal temperature?
What is the range of a normal body temperature considered a fever in the Fahrenheit scale?
What is the range of a normal body temperature considered a fever in the Fahrenheit scale?
What is the range of a normal body temperature considered a fever in the Celsius scale?
What is the range of a normal body temperature considered a fever in the Celsius scale?
When should a rectal or otic/tympanic temperature measurement be preferred for accuracy?
When should a rectal or otic/tympanic temperature measurement be preferred for accuracy?
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