Final 2 Flashcards
1
Q
transfer of heat from one object to another. (Transferring a 98-degree baby to a 70-degree tray will take the heat from the baby.) When 2 surfaces touch.
A
conduction
2
Q
They can lose heat via air vent if vent is blowing cold air towards the baby
A
convection
3
Q
if baby is put next to a cold window, and/or if they are laid in a bed that is NOT prewarmed, and the side rails are also cold.
A
radiation
4
Q
baby can lose heat if they have water on them
Babies have non-shivering thermogenesis
A
evaportion