temperature readings

Question 1

normal body temp

Answer 1

-36.1-38°

Question 2

how does the hypothalamus regulate body temp

Answer 2

-the hypothalamus regulates body temp by consistently analysing the circulating blood and regulating accordingly which is done by sending nerve impulses to arterioles in the dermis

Question 3

what does the body do when its cold

Answer 3

-constricts and reduces blood flow so that the body shivers and causes vibrations resulting in heat, heat is conserved and when the body temp returns back to normal the negative response is switched off

Question 4

what does the body do when its hot

Answer 4

-heat loss is increased by the dilation of arterioles in the dermis increasing blood flow to the skin which stimulates sweat glands to produce sweat until the body temp falls to normal range

Question 5

infant temp range

Answer 5

-36.5-37.5°

Question 6

why do we measure body temperature

Answer 6

-indicator of health
-infection detection
-monitoring health conditions
-medication response
-surgical and anaesthesia management
-cyp care
-critical care in ICUs

Question 7

what is hyperthermia

Answer 7

-high temps

Question 8

what is hypothermia

Answer 8

-low temps

Question 9

what are the 3 stages of hyperthermia

Answer 9

-low grade pyrexia: 38°
-moderate to high: 38-40°
-hyperpyrexia: >40°

Question 10

what are the 3 stages of hyporthermia

Answer 10

-mild hypothermia: 32-35°
-moderate hypothermia: 28-32°
-severe hypothermia: <28°

Question 11

factors to consider regarding patients temps

Answer 11

-environmental factors
-ovulation in female patients
-ear wax
-exercise and eating