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Which of the following is a method of heat loss from the body?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 usually lower than oral and tympanic temperatures?
Which temperature measurement is close to rectal temperature but higher than oral and axillary 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 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 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 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 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?
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?
What is the recommended direction to insert the rectal probe for an adult?
How far should the rectal probe be inserted 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 if you encounter resistance while inserting the rectal probe?
What should you do once the rectal probe is inserted?
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 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 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?
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?
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 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 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?
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 body temperature increase above the client's baseline during ovulation?
By how much can skin temperature increase during a hot flash experienced during menopause?
By how much can skin temperature increase during a hot flash experienced during menopause?
What can contribute to the development of hyperthermia?
What can contribute to the development of hyperthermia?
What is fever the body's response to?
What is fever the body's response to?
What can interfere with accurate oral measurement of body temperature?
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?
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?
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 can cause inaccurate readings when taking a rectal temperature?
What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?
What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?
Which temperature measurement is usually higher than oral and tympanic temperatures?
Which temperature measurement is usually higher than oral and tympanic temperatures?
What can contribute to the development of hyperthermia?
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 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 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 recommended direction to insert the rectal probe for an adult?
What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?
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?
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?
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?
Which temperature measurement is usually lower than oral and tympanic temperatures?
What can interfere with accurate oral measurement of body temperature?
What can interfere with accurate oral measurement of body temperature?
What can cause inaccurate readings when taking a rectal 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 method of heat loss occurs when the body is immersed in cold water?
Which temperature measurement is usually higher than oral and tympanic temperatures?
Which temperature measurement is usually higher than oral and tympanic temperatures?
What is the temperature range considered normal for a newborn?
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 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 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?
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?
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?
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?
What should you do to prevent shivering in a client with chills?
When should you offer blankets to a client experiencing 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 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?
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?
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 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 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)?
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?
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 can alter the reading when using an electronic ear thermometer?
What should be done to ensure cleanliness when using a temporal thermometer?
What should be done to ensure cleanliness when using a temporal thermometer?
Which body temperature is considered hyperthermia?
Which body temperature is considered hyperthermia?
What should be done to obtain a temperature reading using a temporal thermometer?
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 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 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 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 purpose of assessing white blood cell counts, sedimentation rates, and electrolytes?
What is the recommended action before administering prescribed antibiotics to a client?
What is the recommended action before administering prescribed antibiotics to a client?
Who is at particular risk for fluid volume deficit?
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 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 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 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 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?
What can interfere with accurate oral measurement of body temperature?
What is the main reason for not 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?
