Temperature – Flashcards
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what does temperature measure?
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temperature measures the balance between the heat the body loses and heat the body produces.
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how is heat lost and produced?
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lost through perspiration, respiration, excretion, conduction and convection. Produced by metabolism, muscle and gland activity.
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what are the four methods for taking temperature?
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oral, rectal, tympanic, and axillary or groin.
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what is the normal range for an oral temperature?
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97.6-99.6 F
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what is the normal range for a rectal or tympanic temperature?
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98.6-100.6 F
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what is the normal range for an axillary or groin temperature?
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96.6-98.6 F
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what factors can lead to a decreased temperature?
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starvation or fasting, sleep, decreased muscle activity, disease and cold temperatures in the environment.
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what factors can lead to an increased temperature?
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illness, infection, exercise, excitement, and high temperatures in the environment.
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what is hypothermia?
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can be caused by exposure to cold temperatures in the environment for extended periods of time, below 95 F.
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what is fever?
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is typically caused by infection or injury, 101 F.
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what is hyperthermia?
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can be caused by exposure to high temperatures in the environment for extended periods of time, brain damage, and serious infection.
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what are some different kinds of thermometer?
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Clinical (glass/mercury), electronic, tympanic, plastic, and paper.
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where can glass/mercury thermometers measure temperature?
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can be used for oral, rectal, and axillary or groin temperatures.
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why are glass thermometers rarely used today?
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it contains mercury, which is a dangerous element. Threat of mercury spills and leak.
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how is a glass thermometer read?
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it should be held by the stem at eye level. Then the thermometer can be rotated until the mercury column can be seen inside the glass rod.
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what kind of thermometers have replaced glass thermometers?
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electronic thermometers
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where can electronic thermometers measure temperature?
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oral, rectal or groin temperatures.
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how is the temperature read on an electronic thermometer?
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have a view that displays the temperature in F.
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where are tympanic temperature taken?
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in the ear
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what are tympanic thermometers?
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are special electronic temps that are used to record the aural temp in the ear
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what are the advantages of tympanic thermometers?
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takes read in less than two seconds
