Exam (elaborations)
NURS 640 Exam 2 Prep questions with correct answers.
- Course
- NURS 630
- Institution
- Maryville University Of St. Louis
NURS 640 Exam 2 Prep questions with correct answers.
[Show more]
Content preview
NURS 640 Exam 2 Prep questions with correctanswers
How does hyperthermia differ from fever? Correct Answer--
uncontrolled increase in body temperature not regulated by
hypothalamus
- Not cytokine mediated
- History
- Clinical presentation
What is a fever? Correct Answer-Up regulation of body temperature
mediated by pyrogenic cytokines.
When is temperature lowest? Correct Answer-Morning
When is temperature highest? Correct Answer-In the afternoon
When should a fever be investigated as non-cytokine mediated
hyperthermia? Correct Answer->41.1c
What pathologies may precipitate hyperthermia? Correct Answer--
Intracranial pathology
- Medications
- Illicit substances
- Metabolic disorders
, What precipitating factors are considered in patients with a high fever?
Correct Answer-- Throat or lung infection
- Bacterial infection
- less systemic complaints
When is a viral infection suspected in the setting of fever? Correct
Answer-- Low grade fever < 101.5
- Systemic complaints
- Lack of specific findings
Patient presents with sudden onset fever, cough, headache, sore throat,
myalgia, nasal congestion, weakness, and anorexia. What is the
suspected diagnosis? Correct Answer-Influenza
What are the common causes of acute onset fever? Correct Answer--
Upper respiratory infection
- Tonsillitis
- Genitourinary tract infections
- Viral syndromes
- Drug reactions
What are common infections observed in the older adult which may
produce a fever? Correct Answer-- UTI
- Upper respiratory tract infection
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller cracker. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
67474 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now