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What is the average range of oral temperature?
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?
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?
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?
What is the average range of rectal temperature?
Why should you wait 15 minutes before taking an oral temperature?
Why should you wait 15 minutes before taking an oral temperature?
What is the advantage of using an electronic thermometer?
What is the advantage of using an electronic thermometer?
What is the purpose of using a tympanic temperature probe?
What is the purpose of using a tympanic temperature probe?
What is the average range of axillary temperature?
What is the average range of axillary temperature?
What is the advantage of using a disposable thermometer?
What is the advantage of using a disposable thermometer?
What is the purpose of applying gloves in rectal temperature measurement?
What is the purpose of applying gloves in rectal temperature measurement?
What is the temperature of the deep tissues of the body?
What is the temperature of the deep tissues of the body?
What is controlled by the posterior hypothalamus?
What is controlled by the posterior hypothalamus?
What is the primary way the body loses heat through evaporation?
What is the primary way the body loses heat through evaporation?
What is the normal body temperature range for an older adult?
What is the normal body temperature range for an older adult?
What is the name of the process in which the body temperature increases in response to an infection? exept
What is the name of the process in which the body temperature increases in response to an infection? exept
What is the name of the hormone that increases during the menstrual cycle and affects body temperature?
What is the name of the hormone that increases during the menstrual cycle and affects body temperature?
What is the primary mechanism of heat loss through convection?
What is the primary mechanism of heat loss through convection?
What is the term for the loss of heat through direct contact with a cooler object?
What is the term for the loss of heat through direct contact with a cooler object?
What is the name of the process in which the body temperature is below normal?
What is the name of the process in which the body temperature is below normal?
What is the term for the body's ability to control its temperature?
What is the term for the body's ability to control its temperature?
When is it necessary to take vital signs?
When is it necessary to take vital signs?
What is the purpose of knowing the client's normal range of vital signs?
What is the purpose of knowing the client's normal range of vital signs?
What is body temperature a balance of?
What is body temperature a balance of?
What is the unit of measurement for body temperature?
What is the unit of measurement for body temperature?
What should the nurse do to ensure accurate vital sign measurements?
What should the nurse do to ensure accurate vital sign measurements?
Why is it important to control or minimize environmental factors that may affect vital signs?
Why is it important to control or minimize environmental factors that may affect vital signs?
