RNSG 1430 Thermoregulation questions with answers

RNSG 1430 Thermoregulationthermoregulation - correct answer the process of maintaining core body temperature within an optimal physiological range. critical for optimal physiological function hypothalamus - correct answer controls body temperature and signals for mechanisms to increase heat production or facilitate heat loss decreased temperature - correct answer blood vessels constrict, sweat glands less active, skeletal muscles contract, causing shivering increased temperature - correct answer blood vessels dilate, giving flushed appearance; sweat glands become more active normothermia - correct answer 97.7 - 98.96 F 36.5 - 37.2 C will vary in range hypothermia - correct answer below 98- 93.3 (no function-death) rectal temperature - correct answer most accurate for core temperature basal metabolic rate - correct answer the rate of energy utilization in the body required to maintain essential activities such as breathing Metabollic rate in elderly - correct answer decreases shivering - correct answer Which of the following is a physiologic response to hypothermia? Covering up with a blanket