VITAL SIGNS - Types of Vital Signs and Body Temperature
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Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting body temperature?

  • Sense of hunger
  • Hormonal factors
  • Heart rate (correct)
  • Outer temperature

    • What is the core temperature range for a healthy individual?

  • 36-37.5°C (correct)
  • 37-38.5°C
  • 34-36°C
  • 35-37°C

    • Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypothermia?

  • Fever (correct)
  • Homelessness
  • Alcohol consumption
  • Antidepressant use

    • What is the temperature range for severe hypothermia?

    <p>Below 28°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a degree of hyperthermia?

    <p>Chronic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between fever and hyperthermia?

    <p>Fever is regulated by the hypothalamus, while hyperthermia is not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of heat stroke development?

    <p>Heat stagnation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT typically associated with hyperthermia?

    <p>Dry, cold skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment recommended for heat stroke?

    <p>Immediate heat withdrawal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body temperature range would be considered as hyperpyrexia?

    <p>$39 \degree C - 40 \degree C$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between fever and hyperpyrexia?

    <p>Fever is characterized by a body temperature of $&gt;40 \degree C$, whereas hyperpyrexia is between $38 \degree C - 39 \degree C$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) from other fever types?

    <p>FUO is characterized by a persistently high body temperature despite unknown etiology even after medical evaluation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of reducing fever?

    <p>NSAIDs medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much does body temperature increase by if the heart frequency is raised by 10/min in response to fever?

    <p>0.5°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT affect blood pressure according to the text?

    <p>Height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the optimal systolic blood pressure according to the European Society of Hypertension and European Society of Cardiology?

    <p>110 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by a diastolic blood pressure of 89mmHg?

    <p>Isolated diastolic hypertension (IDH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is NOT used in contact thermometers to measure body temperature?

    <p>Tympanic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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