26 Questions
What is the average range of oral temperature?
37°C
What is the purpose of applying lubricant on the probe in rectal temperature measurement?
To facilitate easy insertion
Where is the thermometer placed in tympanic membrane temperature measurement?
In the outer ear canal
What is the average range of rectal temperature?
37.5°C
Why should you wait 15 minutes before taking an oral temperature?
If the client had taken cold or hot drink/food
What is the advantage of using an electronic thermometer?
All of the above
What is the purpose of using a tympanic temperature probe?
To measure the temperature of the tympanic membrane
What is the average range of axillary temperature?
36.5°C
What is the advantage of using a disposable thermometer?
It is convenient to use
What is the purpose of applying gloves in rectal temperature measurement?
To prevent infection
What is the temperature of the deep tissues of the body?
37C
What is controlled by the posterior hypothalamus?
Heat production
What is the primary way the body loses heat through evaporation?
Sweating
What is the normal body temperature range for an older adult?
35 to 36.1 degrees C
What is the name of the process in which the body temperature increases in response to an infection? exept
Hypothermia
What is the name of the hormone that increases during the menstrual cycle and affects body temperature?
Progesterone
What is the primary mechanism of heat loss through convection?
Fan
What is the term for the loss of heat through direct contact with a cooler object?
Conduction
What is the name of the process in which the body temperature is below normal?
Hypothermia
What is the term for the body's ability to control its temperature?
Thermoregulation
When is it necessary to take vital signs?
All of the above and when the patient reports nonspecific symptoms of physical distress
What is the purpose of knowing the client's normal range of vital signs?
To provide a baseline for comparison in case of changes
What is body temperature a balance of?
The heat produced by the body and the heat loss from the body
What is the unit of measurement for body temperature?
Degrees
What should the nurse do to ensure accurate vital sign measurements?
Select equipment to ensure it is working correctly and provides accurate findings
Why is it important to control or minimize environmental factors that may affect vital signs?
To obtain accurate vital sign measurements
Test your knowledge of fever patterns, thermoregulation, and the physiological responses of the body to increased temperature. Learn about the effects of fever on metabolic needs and how thermometers work.
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