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Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting body temperature?
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?
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?
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?
What is the temperature range for severe hypothermia?
Which of the following is NOT a degree of hyperthermia?
Which of the following is NOT a degree of hyperthermia?
What is the main difference between fever and hyperthermia?
What is the main difference between fever and hyperthermia?
What is the main cause of heat stroke development?
What is the main cause of heat stroke development?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with hyperthermia?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with hyperthermia?
What is the treatment recommended for heat stroke?
What is the treatment recommended for heat stroke?
Which body temperature range would be considered as hyperpyrexia?
Which body temperature range would be considered as hyperpyrexia?
What is the main difference between fever and hyperpyrexia?
What is the main difference between fever and hyperpyrexia?
What distinguishes Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) from other fever types?
What distinguishes Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) from other fever types?
What is the primary method of reducing fever?
What is the primary method of reducing fever?
How much does body temperature increase by if the heart frequency is raised by 10/min in response to fever?
How much does body temperature increase by if the heart frequency is raised by 10/min in response to fever?
Which factor does NOT affect blood pressure according to the text?
Which factor does NOT affect blood pressure according to the text?
What is the optimal systolic blood pressure according to the European Society of Hypertension and European Society of Cardiology?
What is the optimal systolic blood pressure according to the European Society of Hypertension and European Society of Cardiology?
What condition is characterized by a diastolic blood pressure of 89mmHg?
What condition is characterized by a diastolic blood pressure of 89mmHg?
Which method is NOT used in contact thermometers to measure body temperature?
Which method is NOT used in contact thermometers to measure body temperature?
