Chapter 19: Vital Signs
1. Body temperature regulation occurs in a part of the brain known as the
a. Hypophysis
b. Hypothalamus
c. Pineal gland
d. Thalamus
CORRECT ANSWE R: B
Feedback:
The hypothalamus, located in the pituitary gland in the brain, is the
bodys built -in thermostat.
2. When assessing an infants axillary temperature, it will be
a. One degree lower than an oral temperature
b. One degree higher than a rectal temp erature
c. One degree higher than an oral temperature
d. The same as the t ympanic temperature
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Feedback:
Rectal temperatures may be one degree higher than oral temperatures,
and axillary temperatures are one degree lower than oral tempera tures.
, 3. The temperature is 102 during a heat wave. The nurse can expect
admissions to the emergency room to present with
a. Increased temperature
b. Increased cardiac output
c. Decreased heart rate
d. Decreased respirations
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Feedback:
Body temperature can fluctuate with exercise, changes in hormone
levels, changes in metabolic rate, and extremes of external
temperature.
4. The normal adult temperature obtained through the oral route ranges from
a. 96.698.6 F
b. 97.699.6 F
c. 98.6100.4 F
d. 98.2100.2 F
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Feedback:
Normal adult oral temperature ranges from 97.699.6 F.
5. A patient in the acute care setting is noted with a rapid, thready pulse.
This patient will require
a. Transfer to the critical care unit
b. Assessment of cardiac output
1. Body temperature regulation occurs in a part of the brain known as the
a. Hypophysis
b. Hypothalamus
c. Pineal gland
d. Thalamus
CORRECT ANSWE R: B
Feedback:
The hypothalamus, located in the pituitary gland in the brain, is the
bodys built -in thermostat.
2. When assessing an infants axillary temperature, it will be
a. One degree lower than an oral temperature
b. One degree higher than a rectal temp erature
c. One degree higher than an oral temperature
d. The same as the t ympanic temperature
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Feedback:
Rectal temperatures may be one degree higher than oral temperatures,
and axillary temperatures are one degree lower than oral tempera tures.
, 3. The temperature is 102 during a heat wave. The nurse can expect
admissions to the emergency room to present with
a. Increased temperature
b. Increased cardiac output
c. Decreased heart rate
d. Decreased respirations
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Feedback:
Body temperature can fluctuate with exercise, changes in hormone
levels, changes in metabolic rate, and extremes of external
temperature.
4. The normal adult temperature obtained through the oral route ranges from
a. 96.698.6 F
b. 97.699.6 F
c. 98.6100.4 F
d. 98.2100.2 F
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Feedback:
Normal adult oral temperature ranges from 97.699.6 F.
5. A patient in the acute care setting is noted with a rapid, thready pulse.
This patient will require
a. Transfer to the critical care unit
b. Assessment of cardiac output
