Temperature Flashcards
1
Q
Temperature
A
Core temperature = 37 degrees
2
Q
Homeothermic
A
Internal conditions are maintained despite changes in external conditions
3
Q
Why obtain a temperature measurement?
A
To get a baseline
Monitor signs of infection
During labour
4
Q
Temperature ranges
A
Normal: 36 - 37.5
Pyrexia: 38
Hypothermia: 35 and below
5
Q
Assessment sites
A
Oral
Axialla: armpit
Tympanic: ear
Skin( e.g forehead)
6
Q
Oral
A
Sublingual pocket
Blood here rushes to hypothalamus
7
Q
Tympanic
A
Tympanic membrane shares the blood with the hypothalamus
Insert probe into the canal and pull the pin back and up
This straightens the Auditory cannot and exposes tympanic membrane
8
Q
Temperature influences
A
Hot baths
Temperature increases during ovulation
Fever
Labour
Post natal infections
