Body Temperature and Delegation Quiz

When should tasks be delegated according to the document?

• After administration of IV medication

• When the patient is stable

• When the patient is sleeping

• After a meal

Which of the following is a factor affecting body temperature?

• Diet

• Environment

• Exercise

• Hydration

What is body heat a byproduct of?

• Digestion

• Metabolism

• Respiration

• Circulation

Which route is NOT suitable for measuring temperature in patients with diarrhea?

• Oral

• Rectal

• Tympanic

• Axillary

What is the normal range for body temperature in Fahrenheit?

• 95.0-98.6 F

• 96.8-100.4 F

• 97.5-99.5 F

• 98.0-101.0 F

What is the normal range for adult pulse rate?

• 40-60 per adult

• 60-100 per adult

• 80-120 per adult

• 100-140 per adult

Which temperature site is 0.9 F higher than oral?

• Axillary

• Rectal

• Temporal

• Tympanic

What should be done if oxygen saturation falls below 90%?

• Increase oxygen supply

• Report immediately

• Decrease activity level

• Administer medication

Which pulse site is located at the 5th intercostal midclavicular line?

• Radial

• Apical

• Carotid

• Femoral

What is the characteristic of a 3+ or bounding pulse?

• Faint/weak, difficult to feel

• Easily detected, feels strong, NORMAL

• Very strong, full, easily counted

• Non detectable