Nursing Care for Febrile and Hypothermic Clients
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What is the primary site of heat loss in the body?

  • Muscles
  • Bones
  • Blood vessels
  • Skin (correct)

    • Which of the following is a method of heat loss by the dissemination of heat through electromagnetic waves?

  • Convection
  • Evaporation
  • Radiation (correct)
  • Conduction

    • What is considered a normal temperature range with a 0.5°F - 1°F variation from average?

  • 0.3°C – 0.5°C
  • 0.2°F – 0.7°F
  • 0.8°F – 1.2°F (correct)
  • 0.5°C – 1.5°C

    • Which term refers to an upward displacement of the thermoregulatory set point in the hypothalamus causing fever?

    <p>Pyrexia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what temperature does hyperpyrexia occur, requiring emergency cooling to prevent brain damage?

    <p>&gt;41°C (106°F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key reason why it is important to assess a baseline temperature in all patients?

    <p>To identify unique manifestations of fever in older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Neurogenic Fever?

    <p>Caused by damage to the hypothalamus from pathologies like brain injury or increased intracranial pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does hyperthermia differ from fever?

    <p>Hyperthermia does not involve a change in the hypothalamic set point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are potential physical effects of fever?

    <p>Headache, fatigue, and hot, dry skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended treatment for fever?

    <p>Treating the underlying cause and administering antipyretic drugs as prescribed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary nursing focus for febrile clients?

    <p>Monitoring parameters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hypothermia is induced purposefully?

    <p>Intentional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological response leads to hypothermia?

    <p>Compensatory mechanisms to retain heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What population is at increased risk of hypothermia?

    <p>Those with alcoholism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what body temperature level may death occur due to hypothermia?

    <p>&lt; 32°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should vital signs be assessed in a clinic setting?

    <p>As often as a patient's condition requires it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body temperature regulation mechanism involves the hypothalamus comparing messages received with a set point?

    <p>Thermoregulatory set point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of heat produced by various mechanisms in the body?

    <p>Epinephrine / norepinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes piloerection, also known as goose bumps, to reduce the surface area of skin available for heat loss?

    <p>Contraction of pilomotor muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario would warrant assessing vital signs based on the information provided?

    <p>A patient undergoing an invasive diagnostic procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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