Temperature Word Scramble
|
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Question | Answer |
Temperature | The balance between heat lost and heat produced by the body |
Homeostasis | constant state of fluid balance, and is the ideal health state in the human body |
average oral temperature | 98.6 degrees |
average oral range | 97.6-99.6 |
average rectal temperature | 99.6 |
average rectal range | 98.6-100.6 |
average axillary/groin temperature | 97.6 |
average axillary/groin range | 96.6-98.6 |
where are oral temperature taken? | mouth |
what is another name for an Aural temperature? | tympanic |
where is an Aural/tympanic temperature taken? | ear |
hypothermia | body temperature below 95 degrees |
fever | elevated body temperature, above 101 |
another name for a fever | pyrexia |
hyperthermia | body temperature above 104 degrees |
clinical thermometers | thermometer that contains mercury or alcohol with red dye. |
electronic thermometers | can be used for all types of temperatures and is quick and easy to use. |
what does afebrile mean | no fever |
Created by:
Huntershelbye
Popular Medical sets