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What is body temperature primarily a measure of?
What is body temperature primarily a measure of?
Which of the following best describes core temperature?
Which of the following best describes core temperature?
Which vital sign is NOT mentioned as being related to body temperature?
Which vital sign is NOT mentioned as being related to body temperature?
Which factor does NOT affect body temperature?
Which factor does NOT affect body temperature?
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When should vital signs be assessed according to the content provided?
When should vital signs be assessed according to the content provided?
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What unit is used to measure body temperature?
What unit is used to measure body temperature?
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What does surface temperature primarily reflect?
What does surface temperature primarily reflect?
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What action can influence body temperature regulation?
What action can influence body temperature regulation?
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Core temperature is usually around 37C° and remains constant.
Core temperature is usually around 37C° and remains constant.
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Surface temperature is not influenced by environmental factors.
Surface temperature is not influenced by environmental factors.
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Vital signs can be assessed before and after the administration of certain medications.
Vital signs can be assessed before and after the administration of certain medications.
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Body temperature is solely measured in Fahrenheit.
Body temperature is solely measured in Fahrenheit.
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Vital signs include temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Vital signs include temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
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Heat produced by the body must always exceed the heat lost to maintain body temperature.
Heat produced by the body must always exceed the heat lost to maintain body temperature.
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It is unnecessary to assess vital signs during a client's change in health status.
It is unnecessary to assess vital signs during a client's change in health status.
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Body temperature is measured in units called 'degrees'.
Body temperature is measured in units called 'degrees'.
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Study Notes
Body Temperature Measurement
- Body temperature is primarily a measure of the heat produced by the body's metabolic processes.
- Core temperature refers to the temperature of the internal organs, especially those in the chest and abdomen.
- The vital sign NOT mentioned as being related to body temperature is pulse.
- The factor that does NOT affect body temperature is solely measured in Fahrenheit.
- Vital signs should be assessed before and after the administration of certain medications, during a client's change in health status, and routinely.
- Body temperature is measured in units called degrees.
- Surface temperature primarily reflects the temperature of the skin.
- Exercise, environmental factors, hormonal changes, and stress can influence body temperature regulation.
- Core temperature is usually around 37°C.
- Surface temperature IS influenced by environmental factors.
- Heat produced by the body must equal the heat lost to maintain body temperature.
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This quiz explores the vital sign of body temperature, including its definition, measurement, types, and normal ranges. Learn how to assess and monitor body temperature as part of evaluating physiological status and bodily functions. Ideal for students in health science or nursing programs.
