Vital Signs Assessment in Healthcare Facilities Quiz

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What is the primary mechanism through which hypothermia improves outcomes after cardiac arrest?

Reducing oxygen demand in the body (correct)

Increasing the body's metabolic rate

Increasing oxygen supply to the brain

Accelerating heart rate

Which of the following is NOT a possible physical effect of hypothermia?

Slurred speech

Poor coordination

Increased heart rate (correct)

Amnesia and hallucinations

What is the primary method for rewarming a patient experiencing hypothermia?

Giving the patient cold fluids intravenously

Placing ice packs on the patient's chest

Covering with blankets and using heating blankets (correct)

Applying cold towels to the forehead

Which type of thermometer uses infrared sensors to detect heat given off by the tympanic membrane?

Tympanic membrane thermometers Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of electronic and digital thermometers in terms of measurement?

They measure temperature accurately in under a second Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for rectal temperature?

36.3 - 38.1 °C Signup and view all the answers

In which population group should rectal temperature not be used?

Newborns Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on heart rate?

Decreases heart rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal pulse rate range for adults?

60 - 100 bpm Signup and view all the answers

What regulates pulse through the sinoatrial (SA) node?

Autonomic Nervous System Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary site of heat loss in the body?

Skin Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the diffusion or dissemination of heat by electromagnetic waves?

Radiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a person with a normal body temperature?

Afebrile Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes an upward displacement of the thermoregulatory set point in the hypothalamus?

Pyrexia Signup and view all the answers

At what body temperature should cooling be initiated to prevent brain damage?

$41°C (106°F)$ Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary roles of a nurse in relation to vital signs?

Monitoring, collaborating, and client teaching Signup and view all the answers

How does the body typically respond to a decrease in temperature?

By increasing heat production and conserving heat Signup and view all the answers

Which type of body temperature is higher than surface temperature?

Core temperature Signup and view all the answers

How is body heat typically dissipated to the environment?

Through circulating blood transferring heat to the skin surface Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in body temperature regulation?

To act as a thermostat and compare set point with received messages Signup and view all the answers