What is the name given to the heat-regulating center of the body? Hypothalamus Most of the heat produced in the body is through: Voluntary muscle contractions . The transfer of heat from one object to another is known as: Conduction What is the normal range for body temperature? 97° F to 99° F Which of the following represents the average normal body temperature? 98.6° F temperature of 100° F is classified as: Low-grade fever A temperature of 103° F is classified as: Pyrexia A temperature of 97.6° F is classified as: Normal terms refers to a fever Febrile All of the following tend to increase body temperature except: Cold weather You take Mrs. Main’s temperature at 7:00 AM; it reads 97.8° F. At 3:00 PM you take her temperature again; it reads 99° F. How might you account for the difference? During sleep, body metabolism slows down Which of the following symptoms are experienced by a patient when his or her temperature begins to rise? Coldness and chills What is the name given to the type of fever in which a wide range of temperature fluctuations occur, all of which are above normal? Remittent What is the name given to the type of fever in which the temperature fluctuates minimally, but always remains elevated? Continuous Which of the following are symptoms that may occur during the course of a fever? Headache,Increased pulse and respirations,Increased thirst,Loss of appetite A vague sense of body discomfort, weakness, and fatigue that often marks the onset of a disease is known as: Malaise Before taking body temperature with an electronic thermometer: The probe must be covered with a disposable cover The axilla is recommended as the preferred site for taking the temperature of this age: A preschooler When taking axillary body temperature, the arm should be held close to the body to: Prevent air currents from affecting the reading If an axillary temperature of 100° F was taken orally, it would register as: 101° F The rectal site should not be used to take the temperature of: A newborn If a rectal temperature of 99° F was taken orally, it would register as: 98° F Which of the following probes should be selected to measure rectal body temperature with an electronic thermometer? Red-collared A rectal thermometer must be lubricated before insertion to prevent: Irritation of the rectal mucosa How far should the probe be inserted when measuring the rectal temperature of an infant? ½ inch After measurement of rectal temperature with an electronic thermometer, the probe cover should be ejected into: The regular trash Which of the following may occur if the lens of a tympanic membrane thermometer is dirty? The reading may be falsely low The lens of a tympanic membrane thermometer should be cleaned with: An abrasive cleanser A tympanic membrane thermometer should not be used to measure temperature on a patient who has: Otitis external Reasons why the temporal artery is a good site for measuring body temperature include all of the following except: It is not affected by ambient temperature The temporal artery site can be used to measure body temperature in: Infants,Children,Adults,Elderly How does a temporal artery temperature reading compare with an oral body temperature reading? Approximately 1° higher than an oral reading Which of the following could result in an inaccurate temporal artery temperature reading? Quickly scanning the forehead When the patient’s forehead is sweating, which of the following ensures an accurate temporal artery temperature reading? Taking the temperature behind the earlobe Chemical thermometers must be stored in: A cool area The purpose of measuring pulse includes all of the following except: To determine if the patient is developing hypertension Excessive pressure should not be applied when measuring radial pulse because: It could close off the radial artery and the pulse may not be felt Which of the following individuals has the fastest pulse rate? Infant How does physical exercise temporarily affect the pulse? Increases the pulse rate For an artery to be considered as a pulse site, it must be: Located over firm tissue, such as bone Where is the radial pulse located? On the thumb side of the wrist The apical pulse is located: In the fifth intercostal space at the junction of the left midclavicular line Where is the popliteal pulse located? In the back of the knee Where is the femoral pulse located? In the middle of the groin pulse sites can be used to assess circulation to the foot? Posterior tibial pulse sites is often used to monitor pulse during exercise? Carotid What is the normal range for the resting pulse rate of an adult? 60 to 100 beats per minute Which of the following terms describes an abnormally fast pulse rate? Tachycardia You are measuring the pulse and find it has a normal rhythm and volume. How should you record this Regular and strong You are measuring the pulse and find it feels weak and rapid. How would you record this? Thready TPR B/P Pulse Oximetery
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