Chapter 26 Flashcards
1
Q
Newborn/Toddler RR
A
20-60
2
Q
Newborn/Toddler P
A
70-170
3
Q
Child/Adolescent RR
A
12-20
4
Q
Child/Adolescent P
A
60-130
5
Q
Adult RR
A
12-20
6
Q
Adult P
A
60-100
7
Q
Adult BP
A
90/60-120/80
8
Q
Oral temperature for adults
A
35.8-37.5 C /96.4-99.5 F
9
Q
Rectal temperature for adults
A
36.3-38.1 C / 97.4-100.5 F
10
Q
Axillary temperature for adults
A
35.4-36.9 C / 95.6-98.5 F
11
Q
Tympanic temperature for adults
A
36.8-38.3 C / 98.2-100.9
12
Q
Forehead temperature for adults
A
36.8-38.3 C / 98.2-100.9
13
Q
“OH SHIT” temperature
A
105-106 F
14
Q
Sources of heat production
A
- The metabolism
- Hormones, muscle movements, and exercise increase metabolism
- Thyroid hormone and shivering
15
Q
Source of Heat Loss
A
- Skin (primary source)
- Evaporation of sweat
- Warming and humidifying inspired air
- Eliminating urine and feces
