N125 Exam 1 2025 Questions with 100% Correct
Solutions
what is the formula for BMI
BMI = [(weight (lb))/(height (in))^2]* 703
what is underweight BMI range?
16-18.5
what is the normal range for BMI?
18.5-25
what is the overweight range for BMI?
25-30
what is the waist to hip ratio?
waist (in) / hip (in)
what is the low risk waist hip ratio for men?
below 0.95
what is the low risk waist hip ratio for women?
below 0.8
what is the moderate risk for men
0.96-1.0
what is the moderate risk for women
0.81-0.85
, what is the high risk for men
over 1
what is the high risk for women
over 0.85
what is the typical oral temperatuer
98.6
what is the range of typical oral temperature
96.4-99.1
what is the difference between rectal temperature and oral temperature
rectal temperature is higher (golden standard) of 0.7 to 1 deg F
how to measure temperature for newborn (less than 1 month)?
auxiliary
what is the gold standard for temperature? and when?
when the mouth and ear isn't available and if pt is in comatose.
rectum
is the tympanic or temporal temperature reliable? when would you use it?
no, but it is a good quick assessment of the temperature. typical for 3-24 mos
what happens with temperature during diurnal cycle?
increases temperature in PM
decreases temperature in AM
Solutions
what is the formula for BMI
BMI = [(weight (lb))/(height (in))^2]* 703
what is underweight BMI range?
16-18.5
what is the normal range for BMI?
18.5-25
what is the overweight range for BMI?
25-30
what is the waist to hip ratio?
waist (in) / hip (in)
what is the low risk waist hip ratio for men?
below 0.95
what is the low risk waist hip ratio for women?
below 0.8
what is the moderate risk for men
0.96-1.0
what is the moderate risk for women
0.81-0.85
, what is the high risk for men
over 1
what is the high risk for women
over 0.85
what is the typical oral temperatuer
98.6
what is the range of typical oral temperature
96.4-99.1
what is the difference between rectal temperature and oral temperature
rectal temperature is higher (golden standard) of 0.7 to 1 deg F
how to measure temperature for newborn (less than 1 month)?
auxiliary
what is the gold standard for temperature? and when?
when the mouth and ear isn't available and if pt is in comatose.
rectum
is the tympanic or temporal temperature reliable? when would you use it?
no, but it is a good quick assessment of the temperature. typical for 3-24 mos
what happens with temperature during diurnal cycle?
increases temperature in PM
decreases temperature in AM
