MA700FINAL
What is the normal body temperature range and what is considered average
temperature? - answer97 degrees Fahrenheit to 99
- 98.6 F
What range is considered a low-grade fever? - answer Between 99 and 100 degrees
Fahrenheit
What range is considered pyrexia? - answer Temperature greater than 100.4 F
What range is considered hyperpyrexia? - answer Temperature greater than 105.8 F
What are the five sides for measuring body temperature? - answer Mouth
Axilla
Rectum
Ear
Forehead
Axillary temperature is recommended for whom? - answertoddlers and preschoolers
What is the proper placement of the arm ? Why ? - answer
Why is the radial pulse the most commonly used site ? - answerBecause it is easily
accessible and can be measured with no discomfort to the patient
Where is it located? - answerIn a groove on the inner aspect of the wrist just below the
thumb
How much pressure should be placed on the wrist? Why - answerModerate and gentle
pressure so that the pulse can be felt
The Apical site is often used for which patient? - answerInfants and in children up to 3
years old
Where is it located? - answerFound over the apex of the heart
- located in the 5th intercostal space of the left mid clavicular line
Where is the femoral site located? - answerIn the middle of the groin
Where is the popliteal site located? - answerIs at the back of the knee
What is a dysrhythmia? - answerAn irregular heart rate or heart rhythm
What is the normal body temperature range and what is considered average
temperature? - answer97 degrees Fahrenheit to 99
- 98.6 F
What range is considered a low-grade fever? - answer Between 99 and 100 degrees
Fahrenheit
What range is considered pyrexia? - answer Temperature greater than 100.4 F
What range is considered hyperpyrexia? - answer Temperature greater than 105.8 F
What are the five sides for measuring body temperature? - answer Mouth
Axilla
Rectum
Ear
Forehead
Axillary temperature is recommended for whom? - answertoddlers and preschoolers
What is the proper placement of the arm ? Why ? - answer
Why is the radial pulse the most commonly used site ? - answerBecause it is easily
accessible and can be measured with no discomfort to the patient
Where is it located? - answerIn a groove on the inner aspect of the wrist just below the
thumb
How much pressure should be placed on the wrist? Why - answerModerate and gentle
pressure so that the pulse can be felt
The Apical site is often used for which patient? - answerInfants and in children up to 3
years old
Where is it located? - answerFound over the apex of the heart
- located in the 5th intercostal space of the left mid clavicular line
Where is the femoral site located? - answerIn the middle of the groin
Where is the popliteal site located? - answerIs at the back of the knee
What is a dysrhythmia? - answerAn irregular heart rate or heart rhythm
