64 How to take temperature Flashcards
1
Q
What are these signs and symptoms of
- A severe headache,
- severe swelling of the throat,
- unusual skin rash,
- unusual sensitivity to bright light,
- a stiff neck and pain when head is bent forward,
- mental confusion,
- persistent vomiting,
- difficulty breathing or chest pain,
- extreme listlessness or irritability,
- abdominal pain or pain when urinating,
- any other unexplained symptoms.
A
high temperature
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2
Q
Under normal circumstances, temperatures tend to be highest around ___ __
A
4 P.M.
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3
Q
Under normal circumstances, temperatures tend to be
lowest around ___ ___
A
4 a.m.
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4
Q
An axillary reading is generally __ F less than an oral reading
A
1
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5
Q
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When taking an axillary temperature (Under the arm) – what is the general temperature difference you should consider in comparison to an oral reading?
64
A
Add 1° F to match oral reading
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6
Q
C4 Practice Test 2024
Get medical help for a fever if an adult has a temperature of more than _ C or has had a fever for more than three days.
A. 37.8
B. 103
C. 38.9
D. 39.4
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A
D. 39.4
This is 103 Fahrenheit
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