NMNC 3210 EXAM 2 KAHOOT QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
What are signs of hypothermia? (SATA) - Answers - - Bradypnea (slow respiratory
rate)
- Pallor/Cyanosis (blue discoloration of skin/pale)
- Delirium
What is the nursing priority for a patient found unconscious experiencing hyperthermia?
- Answers - Move the patient to a safe location
A homeless man is brought to the ED for hypothermia. What might the nurse expect? -
Answers - Stupor
A patient has a core temperature of 90° F (32.2° C). The most appropriate rewarming
technique would be: - Answers - Active internal rewarming using warmed IV fluids
A patient reports abdominal pain and states "I had a temperature of 103.9°F at home."
What is the nurse's first action? - Answers - Assess the patient's vital signs
What actions can be delegated to the LPN/LVN during therapeutic hypothermia for
cardiac arrest? (SATA) - Answers - - Give acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg PO
- Attach rectal temperature probe to cooling blanket control panel
- Place cooling blankets above and below the patient
Which finding indicates the nurse should discontinue active rewarming? - Answers -
The core temperature is 94°F (34.4°C)
What indicates effective discharge teaching in a client admitted for hypotension and
hyperthermia? - Answers - "I need to drink extra fluids when working outside in hot
weather"
What is the nursing prioirty for treating a client with heat cramps? - Answers -
Rehydrate
Radiation (Heat Loss) - Answers - electromagnetic waves that emit heat from the skin
Conduction (Heat Loss) - Answers - transfer of heat through direct contact
Convection (Heat Loss) - Answers - air currents moving across the body surface
Evaporation (Heat Loss) - Answers - water loss through perspiration/sweating
What part of the brain is responsible for thermoregulation? - Answers - Hypothalamus
ANSWERS
What are signs of hypothermia? (SATA) - Answers - - Bradypnea (slow respiratory
rate)
- Pallor/Cyanosis (blue discoloration of skin/pale)
- Delirium
What is the nursing priority for a patient found unconscious experiencing hyperthermia?
- Answers - Move the patient to a safe location
A homeless man is brought to the ED for hypothermia. What might the nurse expect? -
Answers - Stupor
A patient has a core temperature of 90° F (32.2° C). The most appropriate rewarming
technique would be: - Answers - Active internal rewarming using warmed IV fluids
A patient reports abdominal pain and states "I had a temperature of 103.9°F at home."
What is the nurse's first action? - Answers - Assess the patient's vital signs
What actions can be delegated to the LPN/LVN during therapeutic hypothermia for
cardiac arrest? (SATA) - Answers - - Give acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg PO
- Attach rectal temperature probe to cooling blanket control panel
- Place cooling blankets above and below the patient
Which finding indicates the nurse should discontinue active rewarming? - Answers -
The core temperature is 94°F (34.4°C)
What indicates effective discharge teaching in a client admitted for hypotension and
hyperthermia? - Answers - "I need to drink extra fluids when working outside in hot
weather"
What is the nursing prioirty for treating a client with heat cramps? - Answers -
Rehydrate
Radiation (Heat Loss) - Answers - electromagnetic waves that emit heat from the skin
Conduction (Heat Loss) - Answers - transfer of heat through direct contact
Convection (Heat Loss) - Answers - air currents moving across the body surface
Evaporation (Heat Loss) - Answers - water loss through perspiration/sweating
What part of the brain is responsible for thermoregulation? - Answers - Hypothalamus
