HEALTH ASSESSMENT TEST #1 - UTMB QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
What are the 5 vital signs that are normally taken? Correct Answers
Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, Blood pressure, and pain.
Set Point Correct Answers Regulates temperature; a fever is caused by
differences in this value
What to ask before taking an oral temperature? Correct Answers Have
you had anything to eat, drink, or smoke in the past 20 mins? Also
check to see if they are able to hold the thermometer in their mouth
What to ask before taking a tympanic temperature? Correct Answers Do
you have hearing aids? If done correctly it is considered a core
temperature.
What to ask/check for before taking an axillary temperature? Correct
Answers AV fistula, IV, or are they unable to move arm
Circadian rhythms Correct Answers Internal clock system: lowest 1-4
AM peaks at 6 PM
Heat Production Correct Answers Primary source is metabolism which
is altered by norepinephrine and epinephrine
Sources of heat loss Correct Answers Skin - primary source
, Evaporation
Eliminating urine and feces
Radiation Correct Answers Transfer of heat from one object to another
without direct contact
ex: use of sheets and blankets
Conduction Correct Answers Transfer of heat from one to another VIA
direct contact
Convection Correct Answers Transfer of heat VIA air movement
ex: fan; think convection oven
Diaphoresis Correct Answers Sweating, visible perspiration
Normal oral temp Correct Answers 37. ºC 98.6 ºF
Normal rectal temp Correct Answers 37.5 ºC 99.5ºF
Normal axillary temp Correct Answers 36.5ºC 97.6ºF
Normal tympanic temp Correct Answers 37.5ºC 99.5ºF
DETAILED VERIFIED AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
What are the 5 vital signs that are normally taken? Correct Answers
Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, Blood pressure, and pain.
Set Point Correct Answers Regulates temperature; a fever is caused by
differences in this value
What to ask before taking an oral temperature? Correct Answers Have
you had anything to eat, drink, or smoke in the past 20 mins? Also
check to see if they are able to hold the thermometer in their mouth
What to ask before taking a tympanic temperature? Correct Answers Do
you have hearing aids? If done correctly it is considered a core
temperature.
What to ask/check for before taking an axillary temperature? Correct
Answers AV fistula, IV, or are they unable to move arm
Circadian rhythms Correct Answers Internal clock system: lowest 1-4
AM peaks at 6 PM
Heat Production Correct Answers Primary source is metabolism which
is altered by norepinephrine and epinephrine
Sources of heat loss Correct Answers Skin - primary source
, Evaporation
Eliminating urine and feces
Radiation Correct Answers Transfer of heat from one object to another
without direct contact
ex: use of sheets and blankets
Conduction Correct Answers Transfer of heat from one to another VIA
direct contact
Convection Correct Answers Transfer of heat VIA air movement
ex: fan; think convection oven
Diaphoresis Correct Answers Sweating, visible perspiration
Normal oral temp Correct Answers 37. ºC 98.6 ºF
Normal rectal temp Correct Answers 37.5 ºC 99.5ºF
Normal axillary temp Correct Answers 36.5ºC 97.6ºF
Normal tympanic temp Correct Answers 37.5ºC 99.5ºF
