18 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting body temperature?
Heart rate
What is the core temperature range for a healthy individual?
36-37.5°C
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypothermia?
Fever
What is the temperature range for severe hypothermia?
Below 28°C
Which of the following is NOT a degree of hyperthermia?
Chronic
What is the main difference between fever and hyperthermia?
Fever is regulated by the hypothalamus, while hyperthermia is not.
What is the main cause of heat stroke development?
Heat stagnation
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with hyperthermia?
Dry, cold skin
What is the treatment recommended for heat stroke?
Immediate heat withdrawal
Which body temperature range would be considered as hyperpyrexia?
$39 \degree C - 40 \degree C$
What is the main difference between fever and hyperpyrexia?
Fever is characterized by a body temperature of $>40 \degree C$, whereas hyperpyrexia is between $38 \degree C - 39 \degree C$.
What distinguishes Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) from other fever types?
FUO is characterized by a persistently high body temperature despite unknown etiology even after medical evaluation.
What is the primary method of reducing fever?
NSAIDs medication
How much does body temperature increase by if the heart frequency is raised by 10/min in response to fever?
0.5°C
Which factor does NOT affect blood pressure according to the text?
Height
What is the optimal systolic blood pressure according to the European Society of Hypertension and European Society of Cardiology?
110 mmHg
What condition is characterized by a diastolic blood pressure of 89mmHg?
Isolated diastolic hypertension (IDH)
Which method is NOT used in contact thermometers to measure body temperature?
Tympanic
Learn about different types of vital signs including body temperature, breathing, blood pressure, and pulse. Understand the variations in body temperature such as core temperature and surface temperature regulation mechanisms.
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