Vital Signs

What is body heat a byproduct of?

• Digestion

• Metabolism

• Respiration

• Circulation

Which route is NOT used for measuring temperature?

• Oral

• Axillary

• Tympanic

• Intravenous

What is the normal body temperature range in Fahrenheit?

• 95.0-98.6 F

• 96.8-100.4 F

• 97.5-99.5 F

• 98.0-101.0 F

What does the term "febrile" mean?

• No fever

• Fever

• Low blood pressure

• High blood pressure

Which condition is described as an abnormally high temperature?

• Hypothermia

• Hyperthermia

• Normothermia

• Euthermia

What is the circadian rhythm's effect on body temperature?

• Temperature remains constant

• Temperature drops lower between midnight and dawn

• Temperature rises in the morning only

• Temperature is unaffected by time of day

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 is the core temperature threshold for hypothermia?

• Below 98 degrees Fahrenheit

• Below 95 degrees Fahrenheit

• Below 92 degrees Fahrenheit

• Below 90 degrees Fahrenheit

What percentage of body heat can be lost through the head?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%