Chapter 19: Body Temperature
low-grade fever.
A temperature of 100° F is classified as:
pyrexia
A temperature of 103° F is classified as:
normal
A temperature of 97.6° F is classified as:
malaise
A vague sense of body discomfort, weakness, and fatigue is known as:
Approximately 1° F higher than an oral reading
How does a temporal artery temperature reading compare with an oral body temperature reading?
voluntary muscle contractions.
Most of the heat produced in the body is through:
an antiseptic (alcohol) wipe.
The lens of a tympanic membrane thermometer should be cleaned with:
all are correct
The temporal artery site can be used to measure body temperature in: infants. children. adults. elderly. all are correct
97° to 99° F
What is the normal range for body temperature?
Hypothalamus
What name is given to the heat-regulating center of the body?
It should be ejected into a regular waste container.
What should be done with a used probe cover for a tympanic membrane thermometer?
prevent air currents from affecting the reading
When taking axillary body temperature, the arm should be held close to the body to:
all are correct
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 all are correct
cold weather
Which of the following does NOT tend to increase body temperature?
The reading may be falsely low
Which of the following may occur if the lens of a tympanic membrane thermometer is dirty?
98.6° F
Which of the following represents the average normal body temperature?
coldness and chills
Which of the following symptoms is experienced by a patient when his or her temperature begins to rise?
febrile
Which of the following terms refers to a fever?
all are correct
Why is the temporal artery a good site for measuring body temperature? It is easily accessible. It has a constant, steady flow of blood. It is located close to the surface of the skin. all are correct
The probe must be covered with a disposable cover.
Before taking body temperature with an electronic thermometer, what must happen?
