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