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Pathophysiology of Thermoregulation

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Whats the purpose of vasoconstriction   To shunt blood flow away from the periphery to maintain the core temperature.  
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The patient has a temperature of 106F, Which condition does this indicate?   Hyperpyrexia  
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A person is hot and removes his jacket. You put your hand next to the body and feels heat. What type of heat loss is this?   Radiation  
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Which is more severe heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke?   Heat stroke  
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The client has the following clinical manifestations: temp > 106, red cheeks, low urine output, no sweating. What is happening   Heat stroke  
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The following clinical manifestations are indicative of what? Dizziness, profuse sweating, temp up to 104 dilated pupils, elevated yet weak heart rate   Heat exhaustion  
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Who's at highest risk for thermoregulation issues?   Elderly and infants  
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What are clinical manifestations of hyperthermia   elevated body temp above 100.2, tachycardia, tachypnea, sweating, flushing, hypertension  
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