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2024\2025 PATHOPHSIOLOGY REVIEW GUIDE
WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPLETE
SOLUTION 100% CORRECT -CHAMBERLAIN
In a blood pressure reading of 120/90, what does the 90 represent? - ANSWER-the
pressure in the arteries when the ventricles are at rest
What is the bottom number of a blood pressure reading called? - ANSWER-diastolic
reading
What is the top number of a blood pressure reading called? - ANSWER-systolic
pressure
a measurement of the difference between heat production and heat loss - ANSWER-
Temperature
What part of the brain controls temperature? - ANSWER-the hypothalamus
T/F: Temperature elevation can be a sign of illness. - ANSWER-TRUE
What are terms used to describe the condition of having ABOVE-normal body
temperatures? - ANSWER-Pyrexia, Hyperthermia, and being Febrile
At what elevated temperature can normal body cells potentially started to get
damaged? - ANSWER-105 degrees Fahrenheit
What term is used to describe BELOW-normal temperature in the body? - ANSWER-
Hypothermia
At what temperature of low degrees is considered a medical emergency? -
ANSWER-95 degrees Fahrenheit
a rhythmic beating or vibrating movement in the body - ANSWER-Pulse
What is the average pulse of an adult human? - ANSWER-80 beats per minute
What are the two most common spots to find a pulse easily? - ANSWER-radial and
carotid arteries
2024\2025 PATHOPHSIOLOGY REVIEW GUIDE
WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPLETE
SOLUTION 100% CORRECT -CHAMBERLAIN
In a blood pressure reading of 120/90, what does the 90 represent? - ANSWER-the
pressure in the arteries when the ventricles are at rest
What is the bottom number of a blood pressure reading called? - ANSWER-diastolic
reading
What is the top number of a blood pressure reading called? - ANSWER-systolic
pressure
a measurement of the difference between heat production and heat loss - ANSWER-
Temperature
What part of the brain controls temperature? - ANSWER-the hypothalamus
T/F: Temperature elevation can be a sign of illness. - ANSWER-TRUE
What are terms used to describe the condition of having ABOVE-normal body
temperatures? - ANSWER-Pyrexia, Hyperthermia, and being Febrile
At what elevated temperature can normal body cells potentially started to get
damaged? - ANSWER-105 degrees Fahrenheit
What term is used to describe BELOW-normal temperature in the body? - ANSWER-
Hypothermia
At what temperature of low degrees is considered a medical emergency? -
ANSWER-95 degrees Fahrenheit
a rhythmic beating or vibrating movement in the body - ANSWER-Pulse
What is the average pulse of an adult human? - ANSWER-80 beats per minute
What are the two most common spots to find a pulse easily? - ANSWER-radial and
carotid arteries
