Alterations in body temperature

Question 1

a body temperature above the usual range is called

Answer 1

pyrexia, hyperthermia or fever

Question 2

a very high fever is called

Answer 2

hyperpyrexia

Question 3

the client who has a fever is referred to as

Answer 3

febrile

Question 4

the one who does not have a fever

Answer 4

afebrile

Question 5

what are the four common types of fever?

Answer 5

intermittent
remittent
relapsing
constant

Question 6

the body temperature alternates at regular intervals between periods of fever and periods of normal and subnormal temperatures

Answer 6

intermittent fever

Question 7

a wide range of temperature fluctuations occurs over a 24 hour period, all of which are above normal

Answer 7

remittent fever

Question 8

short febrile periods of a few days are interspersed with periods of 1 or 2 days of normal temperature

Answer 8

relapsing fever

Question 9

the body temperature fluctuates minimally but always remains normal

Answer 9

constant fever

Question 10

a temperature that rises to fever level rapidly following a normal temperature and then returns to s normal within a few hours is called

Answer 10

fever spike

Question 11

is a result of excessive heat and dehydration, include paleness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fainting a moderately increased temperature

Answer 11

heat exhaustion

Question 12

usually have a temperature of 41.1°C (106°F) or higher, and may be delirious, unconscious or having seizures

Answer 12

heat stroke

Question 13

during this interval the usual heat production responses that cause elevation of the body temperature occur: chills, feeling of coldness cold skin due to vasoconstriction and shivering. this is referred to as…

Answer 13

chill phase

Question 14

when the core temperature reaches the new set point, the individual feels neither cold nor hot and no longer experiences chills

Answer 14

plateau phase

Question 15

in this instance, the hypothalamus now attempts to lower the temperature, and the usual heat loss responses that cause the reduction of the body temp. occur: excessive sweating and hot, flushed skin due to sudden vasodilation . this is referred to as..

Answer 15

flush phase

Question 16

The Body process is attempting to lower the core temp. to reduced or normal-set point temp.

Answer 16

flush or crisis phase

Question 17

is a core body temperature below the lower limit of normal

Answer 17

hypothermia

Question 18

three physiologic mechanisms of hypothermia

Answer 18

a. excessive heat loss
b. inadequate heat production to counteract heat loss
c. impaired hypothalamic thermoregulation

Question 19

may be induced or accidental

Answer 19

hypothermia

Question 20

is the deliberate lowering of the body temp. to decrease the need for oxygen by the body tissues such as during certain surgeries

Answer 20

induced hypothermia

Question 21

can occur as a result of a. exposure to cold environment b. immersion in cold water c. lack of adequate clothing, shelter or heat

Answer 21

accidental hypothermia

Question 22

an electronically controlled blanket that provides a specified temperature

Answer 22

hyperthermia blanket