Body Temperature Flashcards
1
Q
Body. Temp is a balance of?
A
Heat produced/acquired vs. heat lost
2
Q
Humans are?
A
Homeothermic (warm blooded)
3
Q
Body temp indicates?
A
-metabolic state (lower body temp. Low metabolism)
-response to exercise
-potential infection
-basal metabolic rate
4
Q
Body temp is usually measured by who.
A
Nurses
5
Q
Different areas to take body temperature
A
-orally
-inguinal
-axillary
-ear canal
-rectally
6
Q
Which body temp. Measurement gives best results?
A
Tympanic
7
Q
Body temp measurements
A
Ranges: 96.8-99.3
NORMAL: 98.6
Hypothermia: less than 94
Fever=infection=(pyrexic >100; hyperpyrexic> 106)
Axillary= 97.6
8
Q
A normal body temp is also known as?
A
Afebrile
