MA700 Exam 2 Reading 2024/2025 Exam
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What is the normal body temperature range? What is considered average
temperature? - ✔✔97 F - 99 F; average is 98.6
What temperature indicates a fever is present? - ✔✔more than 100.4 F
What range is considered a low-grade fever? - ✔✔99 F - 100.4 F
What range is considered pyrexia? - ✔✔100.4 F - 105.8 F
What range is considered hyperpyrexia? - ✔✔105.8 F - 109.4 F
What are the five sites for measuring body temperature? - ✔✔mouth, axilla,
rectum, ear, and forehead
Axillary temperature is recommended for whom? - ✔✔toddlers and
preschoolers
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, What is the proper placement of the arm when taking axillary temperature?
- ✔✔had the arm close to the body to reduce interference from outside air
currents
Why is the radial pulse the most commonly used site? - ✔✔easily
accessible and does not cause discomfort
Where is it located? - ✔✔in a groove on the inner aspect of the wrist just
below the thumb
How much pressure should be placed on the wrist to measure the pulse? -
✔✔moderate, gentle pressure; too much or too little pressure will prevent
you from feeling the pulse
The apical pulse site is often used for which patient? - ✔✔infants and
children up to 3 years old
Where is the apical pulse located? - ✔✔in the 5th intercostal space at the
junction of the left midclavicular line
Where is the femoral site located? - ✔✔middle of the groin
What is dysrhytmia? - ✔✔any irregularity in the heart's rhythm
Where is the popliteal pulse located? - ✔✔back of the knee
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Questions and Verified Answers |
Already Graded A+
What is the normal body temperature range? What is considered average
temperature? - ✔✔97 F - 99 F; average is 98.6
What temperature indicates a fever is present? - ✔✔more than 100.4 F
What range is considered a low-grade fever? - ✔✔99 F - 100.4 F
What range is considered pyrexia? - ✔✔100.4 F - 105.8 F
What range is considered hyperpyrexia? - ✔✔105.8 F - 109.4 F
What are the five sites for measuring body temperature? - ✔✔mouth, axilla,
rectum, ear, and forehead
Axillary temperature is recommended for whom? - ✔✔toddlers and
preschoolers
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COPYRIGHT©NINJANERD 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, What is the proper placement of the arm when taking axillary temperature?
- ✔✔had the arm close to the body to reduce interference from outside air
currents
Why is the radial pulse the most commonly used site? - ✔✔easily
accessible and does not cause discomfort
Where is it located? - ✔✔in a groove on the inner aspect of the wrist just
below the thumb
How much pressure should be placed on the wrist to measure the pulse? -
✔✔moderate, gentle pressure; too much or too little pressure will prevent
you from feeling the pulse
The apical pulse site is often used for which patient? - ✔✔infants and
children up to 3 years old
Where is the apical pulse located? - ✔✔in the 5th intercostal space at the
junction of the left midclavicular line
Where is the femoral site located? - ✔✔middle of the groin
What is dysrhytmia? - ✔✔any irregularity in the heart's rhythm
Where is the popliteal pulse located? - ✔✔back of the knee
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