How to take temperature COPY Flashcards

1
Q

What are these signs and symptoms of

  1. A severe headache,
  2. severe swelling of the throat,
  3. unusual skin rash,
  4. unusual sensitivity to bright light,
  5. a stiff neck and pain when head is bent forward,
  6. mental confusion,
  7. persistent vomiting,
  8. difficulty breathing or chest pain,
  9. extreme listlessness or irritability,
  10. abdominal pain or pain when urinating,
  11. any other unexplained symptoms.
A

high temperature

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2
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Under normal circumstances, temperatures tend to be highest around ___ __

A

4 P.M.

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3
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Under normal circumstances, temperatures tend to be

lowest around ___ ___

A

4 a.m.

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An axillary reading is generally __ F less than an oral reading

A

1

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