Vital Signs
A normal body temperature
98.6
Pyrexia
A temperature of 103 F is classified as
Malaise
A vague sense of body discomfort, weakness, and fatigue that often marks the onset of a disease is known as:
Hypothalmus
Brain structure that acts as a control center for recognition and analysis of hunger, thirst, fatigue, anger and body temperature
What is the medical term for fever?
Febrile
Located over firm tissue such as bone
For an artery to be considered as a pulse site, it must be:
Increases pulse rate
How does physical exercise affect pulse rate?
1/2 Inch
How far should the probe be inserted when measuring the rectal temperature of an infant?
98 F
If a rectal temperature of 99 F was taken orally, it would register as:
101 F
If an axillary temperature of 100 F was taken orally, it would as:
A temperature of 100 F is classified as;
Low grade fever
Voluntary muscle contractions
Most of the heat produced in the body is through
A temperature of 97.6 is classified as:
Normal
Coldness and chills
The following symptoms are experienced by a patient when his or her temperature begins to rise.
Conduction
The transfer of heat from one object to another
Remittent
What is the name given to the type of fever in which a wide range of temperature fluctuations occur, all if which are above normal
Continuous
What is the name given to the type of fever in which the temperature fluctuates minimally, but always remains elevated
A preschooler
the axilla is recommended as the preferred site for taking temperature of:
A newborn
the rectal site should NOT be used to take the temperature of:
The normal range of body temperature
97 F to 100.4 F
Normal blood pressure range
110/60-140/90
How long is the probe placed for rectal temp
3-5
How long is the probe placed for oral temp
5-7
Normal pulse range
60-100 BPM
How long in the probe placed for axillary temp
7-10
The probe must be covered with a disposable cover
Before taking body temperature with an electronic thermometer:
