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What is Health Promo on - Ans strategies that enable people and communi es to increase
control over & improve their health
what are the three types of health promo on? - Ans behavioural
rela onal
structural
what is behavioural health promo on? - Ans focus on lifestyles & behaviours on an individual
level
what is rela onal health promo on? - Ans emphasizes social change at the rela onal level
what is structural health promo on? - Ans addresses policies & prac ces that affect health at
a broader community level
what is hyperthermia? - Ans elevated body temperature
what is hypothermia? - Ans low body temperature
what factors may cause hyperthermia? - Ans internal (fever caused by infec on) or external
(exposure to heat)
what are the five ways temperature can be taken? - Ans tympanic
oral
, axillary
rectal
dermal
how are temperatures usually taken in pediatric popula ons? - Ans rectal
for children, what age are rectal thermometers used? - Ans usually children under two, but
over 30 days
what may happen if you take the temperature of a newborn (>30 days) with a rectal
thermometer? - Ans rectal tearing
what is a dermal thermometer? - Ans non-contact infrared thermometers
what must you assess before taking an oral temperature? - Ans whether the client has
consumed any hot or cold liquids reccently
what is the normal temperature range for an adult? - Ans 36.5-37.5 C
what is the normal temperature range for an older adult? - Ans slightly lower than younger
adults
what is the normal temperature range for infants & young children? - Ans 35.5-37.7 C
what factors may influence temperature? (increase) - Ans diurnal rhythm (can also decrease)
exercise
stress & anxiety