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_____________ function as the body's thermostat.   show
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show Voluntary and involuntary muscle contractions  
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Normal body temperature   show
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Average body temperature   show
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Low grade fever   show
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103 degree temperature is a   show
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What decreases body temperature   show
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show Axillary temp  
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show b/c of the air current  
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Wide range of temps occur in   show
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Axillary temp vs. oral temp   show
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show Is 1 degree fahrenheit higher  
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Who does not receive rectal temps   show
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Probe should be inserted a ____________ in a newborn.   show
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show Regular trash  
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You should _________ to prevent irriation of the rectal mucosa.   show
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Chemical thermometer should be stored in a....   show
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show Falsely low temp reading  
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No tympanic temp can be proformed on   show
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show 60-100  
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Newborn pulse   show
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Well trained athletes pulse   show
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show Radial  
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__________ is located in the fifth intercostal space at the junction of the left mid-clavicular line.   show
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The carotid site is also commonly used by individuals to?   show
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The ______________ pulse is at the back of the knee.   show
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show Posterior Tibial  
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The purpose of measuring pulse is to establish the patient's baseline pulse rate and to assess the pulse rate following special procedures,meds,of disease processes that affect heart functioning but, it is not to ....   show
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show It obstructs the pulse  
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show Inhalation and exhalation  
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Exhalation/ecpiration involves the removal of   show
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show Internal respiration  
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Adults respiration   show
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Slowest respiration is   show
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Least likely to have dyspnea   show
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show Bradycardia  
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show Conduction  
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A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes   show
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show Dyspnea  
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show Dysrhythmis  
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An abnormally fast and deep type of breathing usually associated with acute anxiety conditions   show
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show Hypopnea  
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The condition in which breathing is easier when an individual is in a standing or sitting position   show
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An abnormally fast heart rate (more than 100 beats per minute)   show
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show Thready pulse  
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