NSG 1400 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers| New Update with 100% Correct Answers
normothermia 36.2-76.6 (97.2-99.7)
hypothermia temp below 36.2 (97.2)
hyperthermia temp above 37.6 (99.7)
hyperpyrexia temp above 41.5 (106.7)
fever elevation in body temp due to a change in the set point of the hypothalamus
populations at greatest risk for thermoregulation issues very old people and very young
people
education points for thermoregulation - dress appropriately for the weather
- maintain a stable temp in the home
- engage in physical activity appropriate to the temp conditions
nursing interventions for hyperthermia - remove excess clothing and blankets
- provide external cooling methods
- hydrate w/ cool fluids
- gastric lavage if ordered
- antipyretic drug therapy
nursing interventions for hypothermia - remove patient from cold environment
- provide internal and external warming measures
normothermia 36.2-76.6 (97.2-99.7)
hypothermia temp below 36.2 (97.2)
hyperthermia temp above 37.6 (99.7)
hyperpyrexia temp above 41.5 (106.7)
fever elevation in body temp due to a change in the set point of the hypothalamus
populations at greatest risk for thermoregulation issues very old people and very young
people
education points for thermoregulation - dress appropriately for the weather
- maintain a stable temp in the home
- engage in physical activity appropriate to the temp conditions
nursing interventions for hyperthermia - remove excess clothing and blankets
- provide external cooling methods
- hydrate w/ cool fluids
- gastric lavage if ordered
- antipyretic drug therapy
nursing interventions for hypothermia - remove patient from cold environment
- provide internal and external warming measures
