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_____________ function as the body's thermostat.   Hypothalamus  
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Most of the heat produced in the body is through?   Voluntary and involuntary muscle contractions  
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Normal body temperature   97-99 degree fahrenheit  
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Average body temperature   98.6 degree fahrenheit  
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Low grade fever   100 degree fahrenheit  
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103 degree temperature is a   Hypopyrexia  
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What decreases body temperature   Cold weather  
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_____________ is recommednded as a site for measuring temperature in toddlers and preschoolers who have trouble holding a thermometer in their mouth.   Axillary temp  
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When takiing axillary temperature it should be held close to the body   b/c of the air current  
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Wide range of temps occur in   Crisis  
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Axillary temp vs. oral temp   Is 1 degree fahrenheit lower  
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Rectal temp vs. oral temp   Is 1 degree fahrenheit higher  
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Who does not receive rectal temps   Newborn b/c of rectal trauma  
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Probe should be inserted a ____________ in a newborn.   1/2 inch  
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Throw rectal temp cover away in?   Regular trash  
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You should _________ to prevent irriation of the rectal mucosa.   Lube  
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Chemical thermometer should be stored in a....   Cool area  
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A dirty or damaged probe lens could result in a...   Falsely low temp reading  
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No tympanic temp can be proformed on   Otitis externa  
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Adults pulse   60-100  
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Newborn pulse   120-160 fastest pulse  
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Well trained athletes pulse   40-60  
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____________ is located on the inner aspect of the wrist just below the thumb.   Radial  
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__________ is located in the fifth intercostal space at the junction of the left mid-clavicular line.   Apical  
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The carotid site is also commonly used by individuals to?   Monitor pulse during exercise  
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The ______________ pulse is at the back of the knee.   Popliteal  
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The __________ site is used to assess the status of circulation to the foot.   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 ....   Detect if patient is developing HTN  
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Excessive pressure should not be applied when measuring pulse b/c   It obstructs the pulse  
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Each respiration is divided into two phases   Inhalation and exhalation  
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Exhalation/ecpiration involves the removal of   carbon dioxide from the body  
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Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between lungs and blood, exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between blood and body cells:   Internal respiration  
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Adults respiration   12-20  
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Slowest respiration is   An adult  
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Least likely to have dyspnea   Arthritis  
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An abnormally slow heary rate(fewer than 60 beats per minute) trained athlete   Bradycardia  
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The transfer of energy, such as heat, from one object to another   Conduction  
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A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes   Cyanosis  
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Shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing   Dyspnea  
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An irregular rhythm   Dysrhythmis  
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An abnormally fast and deep type of breathing usually associated with acute anxiety conditions   Hyperventilation  
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An abnormal decrease in the rate and depth of respiration   Hypopnea  
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The condition in which breathing is easier when an individual is in a standing or sitting position   Orthopnea  
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An abnormally fast heart rate (more than 100 beats per minute)   Tachycardia  
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A pulse with a decreased volume that feels weak and thin   Thready pulse  
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