Thermoregulation
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Which of the following is a method of heat loss from the body?

  • Conduction (correct)
  • Testosterone
  • Muscle activity
  • Sympathetic stimulation

    • Which of the following is NOT a method of heat loss from the body?

  • Diaphoresis (correct)
  • Convection
  • Radiation
  • Evaporation

    • What is the average oral temperature range considered acceptable?

  • 36° to 38° C (correct)
  • 35° to 37° C
  • 37° to 39° C
  • 38° to 40° C

    • Which temperature measurement is usually higher than oral and tympanic temperatures?

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

    Which age group has a large surface-to-mass ratio and loses heat rapidly to the environment?

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

    What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?

    <p>36.5° to 37.5° C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which temperature measurement is usually lower than oral and tympanic temperatures?

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

    Which temperature measurement is close to rectal temperature but higher than oral and axillary temperatures?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to heat production?

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

    Which of the following is a method of heat loss through dispersion of heat by air currents?

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

    Which site is recommended for verifying the temperature if obtained through another site that is greater than 37.2º C (99º F)?

    <p>Rectal site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which site should not be used to obtain rectal temperatures for clients who have diarrhea?

    <p>Rectal site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which site is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for infants younger than 3 months?

    <p>Axillary site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended direction to insert the rectal probe for an adult?

    <p>Towards the umbilicus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far should the rectal probe be inserted for an adult?

    <p>2.5 to 3.5 cm (1 to 1.5 in)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you encounter resistance while inserting the rectal probe?

    <p>Remove it immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do once the rectal probe is inserted?

    <p>Hold it in place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do to remove feces or lubricant from the anal area after taking a rectal temperature?

    <p>Clean the anal area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do to verify the temperature if obtained through another site that is greater than 37.2º C (99º F)?

    <p>Use the rectal site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause inaccurate readings when taking a rectal temperature?

    <p>Stool in the rectum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is more likely to experience a lower body temperature and feeling cold?

    <p>Older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average body temperature range for older adult clients?

    <p>35° to 36.1° C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible adverse effect that older adult clients are more likely to develop from extremes in environmental temperatures?

    <p>Heat stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can influence body temperature in relation to hormonal changes?

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

    By how much can body temperature increase above the client's baseline during ovulation?

    <p>0.3° to 0.6° C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By how much can skin temperature increase during a hot flash experienced during menopause?

    <p>4° to 5° C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can contribute to the development of hyperthermia?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is fever the body's response to?

    <p>Both infectious and inflammatory processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can interfere with accurate oral measurement of body temperature?

    <p>Both recent food or fluid intake and smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of thermometers require the use of a probe cover or probe cleaning with each use?

    <p>Electronic thermometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is more likely to experience a lower body temperature and feeling cold?

    <p>Older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause inaccurate readings when taking a rectal temperature?

    <p>Not inserting the probe far enough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?

    <p>36° to 37.2° C (96.8° to 99° F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which temperature measurement is usually higher than oral and tympanic temperatures?

    <p>Temporal arterial temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can contribute to the development of hyperthermia?

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

    What should you do to remove feces or lubricant from the anal area after taking a rectal temperature?

    <p>Use warm water and soap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do once the rectal probe is inserted?

    <p>Leave it in place until the reading is complete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended direction to insert the rectal probe for an adult?

    <p>Towards the umbilicus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?

    <p>36-37º C (96.8-98.6º F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which site is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for infants younger than 3 months?

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

    What type of thermometers require the use of a probe cover or probe cleaning with each use?

    <p>Tympanic thermometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which temperature measurement is usually lower than oral and tympanic temperatures?

    <p>Axillary temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can interfere with accurate oral measurement of body temperature?

    <p>Ambient temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause inaccurate readings when taking a rectal temperature?

    <p>Stool in the rectum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of heat loss occurs when the body is immersed in cold water?

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

    Which temperature measurement is usually higher than oral and tympanic temperatures?

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

    What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?

    <p>36.5° to 37.5° C (97.7° to 99.5° F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method of heat loss from the body?

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

    Which age group has a large surface-to-mass ratio and loses heat rapidly to the environment?

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

    Which site is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for infants younger than 3 months?

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

    What is the average oral temperature range considered acceptable?

    <p>37° C (98.6° F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following should you NOT give to children and adolescents with a viral illness to manage fever?

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

    What should you do to prevent shivering in a client with chills?

    <p>Increase the environmental temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you offer blankets to a client experiencing chills?

    <p>During chills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you provide to a client with chills to help maintain body temperature?

    <p>Dry clothing and linens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended temperature range to keep the environment for a client with chills?

    <p>21° to 27° C (70° to 80° F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk associated with giving aspirin to children and adolescents with a viral illness?

    <p>Reye's syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for not giving aspirin to children and adolescents with a viral illness?

    <p>It can increase the risk of Reye's syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential adverse effect of extreme environmental temperatures on older adult clients?

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

    What should you do to verify the temperature if obtained through another site that is higher than 37.2º C (99º F)?

    <p>Use a rectal thermometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is advised against using electronic ear thermometers due to the inaccuracy of readings?

    <p>Infants younger than 3 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can alter the reading when using an electronic ear thermometer?

    <p>Excess earwax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to ensure cleanliness when using a temporal thermometer?

    <p>Wipe the lens with alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body temperature is considered hyperthermia?

    <p>Greater than 40° C (104° F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to obtain a temperature reading using a temporal thermometer?

    <p>Hold the probe flat against the forehead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done after pressing the scan button on a temporal thermometer?

    <p>Lift the thermometer and touch the probe to the skin behind the earlobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential adverse effect of extreme environmental temperatures on older adult clients?

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

    What should be done if a temperature is obtained through another site that is higher than 37.2º C (99º F)?

    <p>Verify the temperature using another method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of assessing white blood cell counts, sedimentation rates, and electrolytes?

    <p>To monitor the effectiveness of prescribed antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action before administering prescribed antibiotics to a client?

    <p>Obtain prescribed cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is at particular risk for fluid volume deficit?

    <p>Children and older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for managing fever in children and adolescents with a viral illness?

    <p>Do not give aspirin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to prevent shivering in a client with chills?

    <p>Offer blankets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended environmental temperature range for a client with chills?

    <p>21° to 27° C (70° to 80° F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential risk of giving aspirin to children and adolescents with a viral illness?

    <p>Reye's syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can interfere with accurate oral measurement of body temperature?

    <p>Hot or cold drinks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for not giving aspirin to children and adolescents with a viral illness?

    <p>Risk of Reye's syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

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