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?

Rectal Signup and view all the answers

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

Newborns Signup and view all the answers

What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?

36.5° to 37.5° C Signup and view all the answers

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

Axillary Signup and view all the answers

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

Temporal Signup and view all the answers

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

Evaporation Signup and view all the answers

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

Convection 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)?

Rectal site Signup and view all the answers

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

Rectal site Signup and view all the answers

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

Axillary site Signup and view all the answers

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

Towards the umbilicus Signup and view all the answers

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

2.5 to 3.5 cm (1 to 1.5 in) Signup and view all the answers

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

Remove it immediately Signup and view all the answers

What should you do once the rectal probe is inserted?

Hold it in place Signup and view all the answers

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

Clean the anal area 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)?

Use the rectal site Signup and view all the answers

What can cause inaccurate readings when taking a rectal temperature?

Stool in the rectum Signup and view all the answers

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

Older adults Signup and view all the answers

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

35° to 36.1° C 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?

Heat stroke Signup and view all the answers

What can influence body temperature in relation to hormonal changes?

Ovulation Signup and view all the answers

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

0.3° to 0.6° C Signup and view all the answers

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

4° to 5° C Signup and view all the answers

What can contribute to the development of hyperthermia?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is fever the body's response to?

Both infectious and inflammatory processes Signup and view all the answers

What can interfere with accurate oral measurement of body temperature?

Both recent food or fluid intake and smoking Signup and view all the answers

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

Electronic thermometers Signup and view all the answers

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

Older adults Signup and view all the answers

What can cause inaccurate readings when taking a rectal temperature?

Not inserting the probe far enough Signup and view all the answers

What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?

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

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

Temporal arterial temperature Signup and view all the answers

What can contribute to the development of hyperthermia?

Dehydration Signup and view all the answers

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

Use warm water and soap Signup and view all the answers

What should you do once the rectal probe is inserted?

Leave it in place until the reading is complete Signup and view all the answers

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

Towards the umbilicus Signup and view all the answers

What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?

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

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

Axillary Signup and view all the answers

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

Tympanic thermometers Signup and view all the answers

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

Axillary temperature Signup and view all the answers

What can interfere with accurate oral measurement of body temperature?

Ambient temperature Signup and view all the answers

What can cause inaccurate readings when taking a rectal temperature?

Stool in the rectum Signup and view all the answers

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

Conduction Signup and view all the answers

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

Rectal Signup and view all the answers

What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?

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

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

Diaphoresis Signup and view all the answers

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

Newborns Signup and view all the answers

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

Rectal Signup and view all the answers

What is the average oral temperature range considered acceptable?

37° C (98.6° F) 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?

Aspirin Signup and view all the answers

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

Increase the environmental temperature Signup and view all the answers

When should you offer blankets to a client experiencing chills?

During chills Signup and view all the answers

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

Dry clothing and linens Signup and view all the answers

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

21° to 27° C (70° to 80° F) 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?

Reye's syndrome Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Hypothermia 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)?

Use a rectal thermometer Signup and view all the answers

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

Infants younger than 3 months Signup and view all the answers

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

Excess earwax Signup and view all the answers

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

Wipe the lens with alcohol Signup and view all the answers

Which body temperature is considered hyperthermia?

Greater than 40° C (104° F) Signup and view all the answers

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

Hold the probe flat against the forehead Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Hypothermia 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)?

Verify the temperature using another method Signup and view all the answers

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

To monitor the effectiveness of prescribed antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

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

Obtain prescribed cultures Signup and view all the answers

Who is at particular risk for fluid volume deficit?

Children and older adults Signup and view all the answers

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

Do not give aspirin Signup and view all the answers

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

Offer blankets Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Reye's syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What can interfere with accurate oral measurement of body temperature?

Hot or cold drinks Signup and view all the answers

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

Risk of Reye's syndrome Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the average oral temperature range considered acceptable?

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

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

What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What should you do once the rectal probe is inserted?

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

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

What can cause inaccurate readings when taking a rectal temperature?

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

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

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

What can influence body temperature in relation to hormonal changes?

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

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

What can contribute to the development of hyperthermia?

What is fever the body's response to?

What can interfere with accurate oral measurement of body temperature?

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

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

What can cause inaccurate readings when taking a rectal temperature?

What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?

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

What can contribute to the development of hyperthermia?

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

What should you do once the rectal probe is inserted?

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

What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?

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

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

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

What can interfere with accurate oral measurement of body temperature?

What can cause inaccurate readings when taking a rectal temperature?

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

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

What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?

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

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

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

What is the average oral temperature range considered acceptable?

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

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

When should you offer blankets to a client experiencing chills?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which body temperature is considered hyperthermia?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who is at particular risk for fluid volume deficit?

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

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

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

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

What can interfere with accurate oral measurement of body temperature?