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Temperature

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Define Temperature   The balance between heat lost and heat produced by the body  
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Average Oral Temperature   98.6 F  
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Average Rectal Temperature   99.6 F  
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Average Axillary Or Groin Temperature   97.6 F  
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Normal Range Of Oral Temperature   97.6-99.6 F  
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Normal Range Of Rectal Temperature   98.6-100.6  
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Normal Range Of Axillary Or Groin Temperature   96.8-98.6  
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Where Are Oral Temperatures Taken   In the mouth, under the tongue towards the patients side of their mouth  
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How Long Do You Take An Oral Temperature   3 to 5 minutes  
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How Long After Eating, Drinking Or Smoking Should You Wait To Take Oral Temperatures And Why   At least 15 minutes, because it can alter the results of your test  
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Where Are Rectal Temperatures Taken   In the rectum  
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How Long Do You Take A Rectal Temperature   3-5 minutes  
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Where Are Axillary Temperatures   In the armpit, under the upper arm, the arm is hold close to the body and the thermometer is inserted between the two folds of skin  
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Which Temperature Is Most Accurate Out Of Oral, Axillary And Rectal   Rectal is the most accurate because it is an internal measurement  
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Which Temperature Is Least Accurate Out Of Oral, Axillary And Rectal   Axillary because it is external  
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Where Are Aural Temperatures Taken   In the ear or auditory canal  
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What Is Another Name For Aural Temperature   Tympanic  
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How And Where Are Temporal Temperatures Taken   A special thermometer is passed in a straight line across the forehead, midway between the eyebrows and upper hairline  
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Range Of Temporal Temperature   98.6-100.6 F  
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Causes Of Increased Body Temperature   Illness, infection, exercise, excitement, and high temperatures in the environment  
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Causes Of Decreased Body Temperature   Starvation or fasting, sleep, decreased muscle activity, mouth breathing, exposure to cold temperatures in the environment, and certain diseases  
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Define Hypothermia   A low body temperature below 95 F  
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Define Fever   Elevated body temperature, usually above 101 F  
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Another Name For Fever   Pyrexia  
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Define Hyperthermia   A condition that occurs when the body temperature exceeds 104 F  
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Why Does OSHA Recommend To Not Use Mercury Thermometers   To avoid the chance of mercury contamination  
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Do You Use Gloves While Taking Someones Temperature   Yes  
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When Should You Wash Your Hands   Before and after each patient  
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What Is A Tympanic Thermometer   Specialized electronic thermometers that record the aural temperature in the ear  
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Why Do You Want To Use Cold Water To Rinse Off A Thermometer   To prevent breakage and to avoid destroying the column of mercury  
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How Long Should A Thermometer Sit In A Disinfectant Liquid   30 minutes  
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Why Should You Cover Your Thermometer With A Plastic Sheath   Prevent the thermometers from coming into contact with each patients mouth or skin and prevent transmission of germs  
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When Should You Discard The Plastic Sheath Surrounding Your Thermometer   After use with patient  
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Define Homeostasis   A constant state of fluid balance  
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Define Febrile   Fever is present  
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Define Afebrile   There is no fever present  
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What Are 3 Things Heat Is Lost Through   Perspiration, Respiration and Excretion  
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How Is Heat Produced   Metabolism of food, and by muscle and gland activity  
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What Time Of Day Is Your Temperature Usually Lower   In the morning, after the body has rested  
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What Time Of Day Is Your Temperature Usually Higher   Evening, after muscular activity and daily food intake has taken place  
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