RNSG 1430 Thermoregulation questions with verified
answers
A simple febrile seizure is characterized by which of the following?
generalized
increased risk of epilepsy
occurs several days following fever
usually occurs multiple times per day
assoc. w/ low grade fever Ans✓✓✓ generalized
Acetaminophen & ibuprofen Ans✓✓✓ Preferred antipyretics for children
assessment Ans✓✓✓ biographical info, health history, family history (malignant
hyperthermia), recent illness or injuries, environmental exposures (roof workers)
Assessment of hyperthermia Ans✓✓✓ obtain history of present illness
identify high risk clients
observe for other signs of infection
hydration status & fluid intake (weigh baby's diapers)
vital signs
comfort level
appetite
seizures or toxic appearance (listless, clammy)
irritability, restlessness, fitful sleep (can't sleep)
nonspecific muscular pain (achy)
,Assessment of tests Ans✓✓✓ may be indicated if cause of fever is not obvious on
physical exam
CBC (to dx type of infection)
imaging studies (if fever is believed to be r/t head trauma)
basal metabolic rate Ans✓✓✓ the rate of energy utilization in the body required
to maintain essential activities such as breathing
basal thermometer Ans✓✓✓ used for fertility
brown fat (or brown adipose tissue) Ans✓✓✓ primarily found in newborns
celsius and fahrenheit Ans✓✓✓ body temperature measured in degrees on two
scales
Chemical disposable thermometers Ans✓✓✓ used in isolation cases
chemical thermogenesis Ans✓✓✓ the stimulation of heat production in the body
through increased cellular metabolism caused by increases in thyroxine output
child with history of febrile illness Ans✓✓✓ nurse to teacher collaboration
ensure school staff knows what to do in event of seizure
adequate hydration
, Clinical management of antibiotics in hyperthermia Ans✓✓✓ Administered for
infectious diseases
decrease morbidity & mortality from infections
resistant strains of bacteria
Complex febrile seizure Ans✓✓✓ Duration >10 min
Focal onset or focal features during seizure
Recurrent seizures (>1 in 24-h period)
Conduction Ans✓✓✓ The direct transfer of heat from one substance to another
substance that it is touching.
Convection Ans✓✓✓ the transfer of heat by the movement of air or liquid
moving past the body
D. Radiation Ans✓✓✓ When the ambient air temperature exceeds that of body
temperature, which type of heat transfer ability is lost?
A. Convection
B. Conversion
C. Evaporation
D. Radiation
decreased temperature Ans✓✓✓ blood vessels constrict, sweat glands less
active, skeletal muscles contract, causing shivering
answers
A simple febrile seizure is characterized by which of the following?
generalized
increased risk of epilepsy
occurs several days following fever
usually occurs multiple times per day
assoc. w/ low grade fever Ans✓✓✓ generalized
Acetaminophen & ibuprofen Ans✓✓✓ Preferred antipyretics for children
assessment Ans✓✓✓ biographical info, health history, family history (malignant
hyperthermia), recent illness or injuries, environmental exposures (roof workers)
Assessment of hyperthermia Ans✓✓✓ obtain history of present illness
identify high risk clients
observe for other signs of infection
hydration status & fluid intake (weigh baby's diapers)
vital signs
comfort level
appetite
seizures or toxic appearance (listless, clammy)
irritability, restlessness, fitful sleep (can't sleep)
nonspecific muscular pain (achy)
,Assessment of tests Ans✓✓✓ may be indicated if cause of fever is not obvious on
physical exam
CBC (to dx type of infection)
imaging studies (if fever is believed to be r/t head trauma)
basal metabolic rate Ans✓✓✓ the rate of energy utilization in the body required
to maintain essential activities such as breathing
basal thermometer Ans✓✓✓ used for fertility
brown fat (or brown adipose tissue) Ans✓✓✓ primarily found in newborns
celsius and fahrenheit Ans✓✓✓ body temperature measured in degrees on two
scales
Chemical disposable thermometers Ans✓✓✓ used in isolation cases
chemical thermogenesis Ans✓✓✓ the stimulation of heat production in the body
through increased cellular metabolism caused by increases in thyroxine output
child with history of febrile illness Ans✓✓✓ nurse to teacher collaboration
ensure school staff knows what to do in event of seizure
adequate hydration
, Clinical management of antibiotics in hyperthermia Ans✓✓✓ Administered for
infectious diseases
decrease morbidity & mortality from infections
resistant strains of bacteria
Complex febrile seizure Ans✓✓✓ Duration >10 min
Focal onset or focal features during seizure
Recurrent seizures (>1 in 24-h period)
Conduction Ans✓✓✓ The direct transfer of heat from one substance to another
substance that it is touching.
Convection Ans✓✓✓ the transfer of heat by the movement of air or liquid
moving past the body
D. Radiation Ans✓✓✓ When the ambient air temperature exceeds that of body
temperature, which type of heat transfer ability is lost?
A. Convection
B. Conversion
C. Evaporation
D. Radiation
decreased temperature Ans✓✓✓ blood vessels constrict, sweat glands less
active, skeletal muscles contract, causing shivering
