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NURS200 Exam Elaborations – Questions & AnswersWhat are the normal ranges for temperature in Fahrenheit? Right Ans -
96.8-100.4
What are the normal ranges for temperature in Celsius? Right Ans - 36-38
What is the normal range for pulse rate? Right Ans - 60-100bpm
What is the normal range for respiration rate? Right Ans - 12-20
breaths/min
What is an optimal blood pressure reading? Right Ans - <120 systolic and
<80 diastolic
What is a normal range for oxygen saturation? Right Ans - 95-100%
How does the hypothalamus affect temperature regulation? Right Ans -
The hypothalamus works as a set point/thermostat for thermoregulation in
the body
How does the anterior hypothalamus affect temperature control? Right
Ans - - heat loss
- vasodilation
- sweating
- "sweat on the brow, front hypothalamus"
How does the posterior hypothalamus affect temperature control? Right
Ans - - heat production
- shivering
- vasoconstriction
- "hood on the head, from the back, back hypothalamus"
How does fever enhance defense mechanisms? Right Ans - - enhances the
immune system
- stimulates WBC production
- suppresses growth of bacteria
, - fights viral infections
What are the four forms of heat loss from the body? Right Ans - 1. radiation
2. conduction
3. convection
4. evaporation
How does convection aid loss of body heat? Right Ans - Moving air removes
radiated body heat (ie. fan)
How is radiation related to the loss of body heat? Right Ans - Radiation is
the transfer of heat without touching, normal body heat
How does evaporation aid loss of body heat? Right Ans - Loss of body heat
through the evaporation of sweat
How does conduction lose body heat? Right Ans - Through direct contact
What are some factors that affect body temperature? Right Ans - Age:
elderly tend to have lower body temps
Exercise: raises T
Hormone level: can fluctuate T
Circadian rhythm: sleep will lower T
Stress
Environment
What are the characteristics of a sustained fever? Right Ans - constant
above 38 with little fluctuation
What are the characteristics of a intermittent fever? Right Ans - fever
spikes interspersed with usual temperature levels
What are the characteristics of a remittent fever? Right Ans - fever spikes
and falls without a return to normal temperature levels
What are the characteristics of a relapsing fever? Right Ans - periods of
febrile episodes and periods with acceptable temperature values
What are the symptoms of a heat stroke? Right Ans - - HOT DRY SKIN
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