Physiology of Fever and Thermoregulation

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What is the average range of oral temperature?

37.5°C

36.5°C

38°C

37°C (correct)

What is the purpose of applying lubricant on the probe in rectal temperature measurement?

To facilitate easy insertion (correct)

To provide privacy

To reduce anxiety

To prevent infection

Where is the thermometer placed in tympanic membrane temperature measurement?

In the axilla

In the rectum

In the outer ear canal (correct)

In the mouth

What is the average range of rectal temperature?

37.5°C Signup and view all the answers

Why should you wait 15 minutes before taking an oral temperature?

If the client had taken cold or hot drink/food Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using an electronic thermometer?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a tympanic temperature probe?

To measure the temperature of the tympanic membrane Signup and view all the answers

What is the average range of axillary temperature?

36.5°C Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using a disposable thermometer?

It is convenient to use Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying gloves in rectal temperature measurement?

To prevent infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the temperature of the deep tissues of the body?

37C Signup and view all the answers

What is controlled by the posterior hypothalamus?

Heat production Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way the body loses heat through evaporation?

Sweating Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal body temperature range for an older adult?

35 to 36.1 degrees C Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the process in which the body temperature increases in response to an infection? exept

Hypothermia Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the hormone that increases during the menstrual cycle and affects body temperature?

Progesterone Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of heat loss through convection?

Fan Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the loss of heat through direct contact with a cooler object?

Conduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the process in which the body temperature is below normal?

Hypothermia Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the body's ability to control its temperature?

Thermoregulation Signup and view all the answers

When is it necessary to take vital signs?

All of the above and when the patient reports nonspecific symptoms of physical distress Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of knowing the client's normal range of vital signs?

To provide a baseline for comparison in case of changes Signup and view all the answers

What is body temperature a balance of?

The heat produced by the body and the heat loss from the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for body temperature?

Degrees Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse do to ensure accurate vital sign measurements?

Select equipment to ensure it is working correctly and provides accurate findings Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to control or minimize environmental factors that may affect vital signs?

To obtain accurate vital sign measurements Signup and view all the answers