Vital Signs: Assessing Body Temperature: Mam Genevie

Question 1

Reflects the balance between the heat produced and the heat lost from the body.

Answer 1

BODY TEMPERATURE

Question 2

TWO TYPES OF BODY TEMPERATURE

Answer 2

1. Core Temperature

2. Surface Temperature

Question 3

The temperature of the deep tissues, such as thorax, abdominal cavity. It remains constant, about 37 degrees Celsius.

Answer 3

Core Temperature

Question 4

The temperature of the skin and subcutaneous tissues and fats; it rises and fall in response to the environment.

Answer 4

Surface Temperature

Question 5

Reflects changes in body functions that otherwise might not be observed.

Answer 5

VITAL SIGNS

Question 6

What are the Vital Signs?

Answer 6

1. Temperature
2. Pulse
3. Respiration
4. Blood Pressure
5. Pain – 5th vital sign.

Question 7

TYPES OF THERMOMETERS

Answer 7

1. Digital thermometer
2. Electronic ear thermometer
3. Forehead thermometer
4. Plastic strip thermometer
5. Pacifier thermometer
6. Glass and mercury thermometer

Question 8

METHODS IN TAKING THE TEMPERATURE

Answer 8

1. Oral Method
2. Axillary Method
3. Rectal Method
4. Tympanic Method
5. Forehead Thermometer

Question 9

What is the most accessible and convenient method for taking temperature?

Answer 9

Oral Method

Question 10

What is the most accurate site for taking temperature?

Answer 10

Rectal Method

Question 11

what is the method that has an easily accessible site, can be obtained without disturbing or waking client.

Answer 11

Tympanic Method

Question 12

The least disruptive and non-invasive method for taking temperature, it is unbreakable and reusable

Answer 12

Forehead Thermometer Strips

Question 13

FACTORS AFFECTING THE BODY’S HEAT PRODUCTION

Answer 13

1. Age
2. Exercise
3. Stress
4. Diurnal Variations (Circadian Rhythm)
5. Hormones
6. Environment