Temperature Flashcards
1
Q
what is body temperature?
A
amount of heat in the body
2
Q
What factors affect body temperature?
A
lower in morning, high in afternoon + evening
age
weather
exercise
pregnancy
menstrual
emotions + stress
3
Q
Where in the body can we measure body temperature
A
oral + temp
tympanic
axillary
rectum
4
Q
When are oral temps not taken
A
unconcious
surgery to face, neck, nose, mouth
nasogastric tube
delirious, confused
paralyzed in our side
sore mouth
convulsive disorder
is recieving O2 therapy
5
Q
When are tympanic temperature taken?
A
if unconcious
a lot in children
need an alternate to oral
6
Q
Normal range temp for oral
A
35.5 - 37.5
