Thermoregulation

Question 1

Normothermia?

Answer 1

36.5-37.2 degrees celsius
97-100 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 2

What is the average temp?

Answer 2

37 degrees celsius
98.6 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 3

Hypothermia?

Answer 3

36.2 degrees celsius
97.2 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 4

Hyperthermia?

Answer 4

37.6 degrees celsius
99.7 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 5

Hyperpyrexia?

Answer 5

41.5 degrees celsius
106.7 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 6

What organ is in charge of temperature control?

Answer 6

hypothalamus through a negative-feedback mechanism

Question 7

What considerations should be taken with infants?

Answer 7

born with underdeveloped temperature regulation
larger body surface area to body weight

Question 8

Hyperthermia common in what 2 states?

Answer 8

Arizona and Nevada

Question 9

Hypothermia common in what 4 states?

Answer 9

Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico

Question 10

What is a critical aspect of core rewarming?

Answer 10

must be done slowly to minimize the risk for dysthymias

Question 11

At what temp do you treat a fever?

Answer 11

100.5 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 12

What is antipyretic drug therapy?

Answer 12

combat fever, infection, or inflammation

Question 13

Therapeutic uses with hypothermia?

Answer 13

reduce metabolism needs
preserve tissue

Question 14

Therapeutic uses with hyperthermia?

Answer 14

treat cancer

Question 15

What does ACLS stand for?

Answer 15

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Question 16

Why do patients with hyperthermia shiver?

Answer 16

there is a new set point and the body wants to raise temperature to kill infection