MA700 exam 2 reading UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the normal body temperature range? What is considered average temperature? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 97 F - 99 F; average is 98.6
What temperature indicates a fever is present? - CORRECT ANSWER - more than 100.4
F
What range is considered a low-grade fever? - CORRECT ANSWER - 99 F - 100.4 F
What range is considered pyrexia? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100.4 F - 105.8 F
What range is considered hyperpyrexia? - CORRECT ANSWER - 105.8 F - 109.4 F
What are the five sites for measuring body temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER - mouth,
axilla, rectum, ear, and forehead
Axillary temperature is recommended for whom? - CORRECT ANSWER - toddlers and
preschoolers
What is the proper placement of the arm when taking axillary temperature? - CORRECT
ANSWER - had the arm close to the body to reduce interference from outside air currents
Why is the radial pulse the most commonly used site? - CORRECT ANSWER - easily
accessible and does not cause discomfort
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the normal body temperature range? What is considered average temperature? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 97 F - 99 F; average is 98.6
What temperature indicates a fever is present? - CORRECT ANSWER - more than 100.4
F
What range is considered a low-grade fever? - CORRECT ANSWER - 99 F - 100.4 F
What range is considered pyrexia? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100.4 F - 105.8 F
What range is considered hyperpyrexia? - CORRECT ANSWER - 105.8 F - 109.4 F
What are the five sites for measuring body temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER - mouth,
axilla, rectum, ear, and forehead
Axillary temperature is recommended for whom? - CORRECT ANSWER - toddlers and
preschoolers
What is the proper placement of the arm when taking axillary temperature? - CORRECT
ANSWER - had the arm close to the body to reduce interference from outside air currents
Why is the radial pulse the most commonly used site? - CORRECT ANSWER - easily
accessible and does not cause discomfort
