77 Questions
Which of the following is a method of heat loss from the body?
Conduction
Which of the following is NOT a method of heat loss from the body?
Diaphoresis
What is the average oral temperature range considered acceptable?
36° to 38° C
Which temperature measurement is usually higher than oral and tympanic temperatures?
Rectal
Which age group has a large surface-to-mass ratio and loses heat rapidly to the environment?
Newborns
What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?
36.5° to 37.5° C
Which temperature measurement is usually lower than oral and tympanic temperatures?
Axillary
Which temperature measurement is close to rectal temperature but higher than oral and axillary temperatures?
Temporal
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to heat production?
Evaporation
Which of the following is a method of heat loss through dispersion of heat by air currents?
Convection
Which site is recommended for verifying the temperature if obtained through another site that is greater than 37.2º C (99º F)?
Rectal site
Which site should not be used to obtain rectal temperatures for clients who have diarrhea?
Rectal site
Which site is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for infants younger than 3 months?
Axillary site
What is the recommended direction to insert the rectal probe for an adult?
Towards the umbilicus
How far should the rectal probe be inserted for an adult?
2.5 to 3.5 cm (1 to 1.5 in)
What should you do if you encounter resistance while inserting the rectal probe?
Remove it immediately
What should you do once the rectal probe is inserted?
Hold it in place
What should you do to remove feces or lubricant from the anal area after taking a rectal temperature?
Clean the anal area
What should you do to verify the temperature if obtained through another site that is greater than 37.2º C (99º F)?
Use the rectal site
What can cause inaccurate readings when taking a rectal temperature?
Stool in the rectum
Which age group is more likely to experience a lower body temperature and feeling cold?
Older adults
What is the average body temperature range for older adult clients?
35° to 36.1° C
What is a possible adverse effect that older adult clients are more likely to develop from extremes in environmental temperatures?
Heat stroke
What can influence body temperature in relation to hormonal changes?
Ovulation
By how much can body temperature increase above the client's baseline during ovulation?
0.3° to 0.6° C
By how much can skin temperature increase during a hot flash experienced during menopause?
4° to 5° C
What can contribute to the development of hyperthermia?
All of the above
What is fever the body's response to?
Both infectious and inflammatory processes
What can interfere with accurate oral measurement of body temperature?
Both recent food or fluid intake and smoking
What type of thermometers require the use of a probe cover or probe cleaning with each use?
Electronic thermometers
Which age group is more likely to experience a lower body temperature and feeling cold?
Older adults
What can cause inaccurate readings when taking a rectal temperature?
Not inserting the probe far enough
What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?
36° to 37.2° C (96.8° to 99° F)
Which temperature measurement is usually higher than oral and tympanic temperatures?
Temporal arterial temperature
What can contribute to the development of hyperthermia?
Dehydration
What should you do to remove feces or lubricant from the anal area after taking a rectal temperature?
Use warm water and soap
What should you do once the rectal probe is inserted?
Leave it in place until the reading is complete
What is the recommended direction to insert the rectal probe for an adult?
Towards the umbilicus
What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?
36-37º C (96.8-98.6º F)
Which site is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for infants younger than 3 months?
Axillary
What type of thermometers require the use of a probe cover or probe cleaning with each use?
Tympanic thermometers
Which temperature measurement is usually lower than oral and tympanic temperatures?
Axillary temperature
What can interfere with accurate oral measurement of body temperature?
Ambient temperature
What can cause inaccurate readings when taking a rectal temperature?
Stool in the rectum
Which method of heat loss occurs when the body is immersed in cold water?
Conduction
Which temperature measurement is usually higher than oral and tympanic temperatures?
Rectal
What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?
36.5° to 37.5° C (97.7° to 99.5° F)
Which of the following is NOT a method of heat loss from the body?
Diaphoresis
Which age group has a large surface-to-mass ratio and loses heat rapidly to the environment?
Newborns
Which site is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for infants younger than 3 months?
Rectal
What is the average oral temperature range considered acceptable?
37° C (98.6° F)
Which of the following should you NOT give to children and adolescents with a viral illness to manage fever?
Aspirin
What should you do to prevent shivering in a client with chills?
Increase the environmental temperature
When should you offer blankets to a client experiencing chills?
During chills
What should you provide to a client with chills to help maintain body temperature?
Dry clothing and linens
What is the recommended temperature range to keep the environment for a client with chills?
21° to 27° C (70° to 80° F)
Which of the following is a risk associated with giving aspirin to children and adolescents with a viral illness?
Reye's syndrome
What is the main reason for not giving aspirin to children and adolescents with a viral illness?
It can increase the risk of Reye's syndrome
What is the potential adverse effect of extreme environmental temperatures on older adult clients?
Hypothermia
What should you do to verify the temperature if obtained through another site that is higher than 37.2º C (99º F)?
Use a rectal thermometer
Which age group is advised against using electronic ear thermometers due to the inaccuracy of readings?
Infants younger than 3 months
What can alter the reading when using an electronic ear thermometer?
Excess earwax
What should be done to ensure cleanliness when using a temporal thermometer?
Wipe the lens with alcohol
Which body temperature is considered hyperthermia?
Greater than 40° C (104° F)
What should be done to obtain a temperature reading using a temporal thermometer?
Hold the probe flat against the forehead
What should be done after pressing the scan button on a temporal thermometer?
Lift the thermometer and touch the probe to the skin behind the earlobe
What is the potential adverse effect of extreme environmental temperatures on older adult clients?
Hypothermia
What should be done if a temperature is obtained through another site that is higher than 37.2º C (99º F)?
Verify the temperature using another method
What is the purpose of assessing white blood cell counts, sedimentation rates, and electrolytes?
To monitor the effectiveness of prescribed antibiotics
What is the recommended action before administering prescribed antibiotics to a client?
Obtain prescribed cultures
Who is at particular risk for fluid volume deficit?
Children and older adults
What is the recommended approach for managing fever in children and adolescents with a viral illness?
Do not give aspirin
What should be done to prevent shivering in a client with chills?
Offer blankets
What is the recommended environmental temperature range for a client with chills?
21° to 27° C (70° to 80° F)
What is the potential risk of giving aspirin to children and adolescents with a viral illness?
Reye's syndrome
What can interfere with accurate oral measurement of body temperature?
Hot or cold drinks
What is the main reason for not giving aspirin to children and adolescents with a viral illness?
Risk of Reye's syndrome
Test your knowledge on heat production and loss with this quiz! Learn about the factors that contribute to heat production in the body, such as basal metabolic rate and muscle activity. Explore the various ways heat is lost from the body, including conduction and convection. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of thermoregulation.
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