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Define Body Temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-Is a balance between heart
production and heart loss in conjunction with each other, maintained and
regulated by the hypothalamus.
Thermometers - CORRECT ANSWER-Are used to measure temperature using
the Fahrenheit and Centigrade or Celsius scale.
Temperature Sites - CORRECT ANSWER-Mouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic
Membrane), and the axilla (underarm).
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal - CORRECT ANSWER-98.6F to 100.6F
37.0C to 38.1C
,Normal Temperature Range for Oral - CORRECT ANSWER-97.6F to 99.6F
36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary - CORRECT ANSWER-96.6F to 98.6F
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane - CORRECT ANSWER-
98.6 F
37 C
Chief Complaint Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-The reason why the patient
came to see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation - CORRECT ANSWER-CC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation - CORRECT ANSWER-HPI
,History of Present Illness Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-This is an explanation
of the CC to determine the onset of the illness; associated symptoms; what the
patient has done to treat the condition, etc.
Past, Family and Social History Abbreviation - CORRECT ANSWER-PFSH
Past Medical History Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-Includes all health
problems, major illnesses, surgeries the patient has had, current medications
complete with reasons for taking them, and allergies.
Family History Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-Summary of health problems of
siblings, parents, and other blood relatives that could alert the physician to
hereditary and/or familial disease.
Social History Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-Includes marital status,
occupation, educational attainment, hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and
lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation - CORRECT ANSWER-ROS
, Review of Systems Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-This is an orderly and
systematic check of each organ and system of the body by questions. Both
positive and pertinent negative findings are documented.
3 Body Processes Necessary for life are: - CORRECT ANSWER-Body
Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function
4 Vital Signs of Body Function are: - CORRECT ANSWER-Temperature, Pulse,
Respiration, Blood Pressure
Define Febrile - CORRECT ANSWER-Presence of Fever
Define Afebrile - CORRECT ANSWER-Absence of Fever
Define Fever - CORRECT ANSWER-Elevated body temperature beyond normal
range.
Intermittent Fever - CORRECT ANSWER-Fluctuating fever that returns to or
below baseline then rises again.
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Define Body Temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-Is a balance between heart
production and heart loss in conjunction with each other, maintained and
regulated by the hypothalamus.
Thermometers - CORRECT ANSWER-Are used to measure temperature using
the Fahrenheit and Centigrade or Celsius scale.
Temperature Sites - CORRECT ANSWER-Mouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic
Membrane), and the axilla (underarm).
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal - CORRECT ANSWER-98.6F to 100.6F
37.0C to 38.1C
,Normal Temperature Range for Oral - CORRECT ANSWER-97.6F to 99.6F
36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary - CORRECT ANSWER-96.6F to 98.6F
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane - CORRECT ANSWER-
98.6 F
37 C
Chief Complaint Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-The reason why the patient
came to see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation - CORRECT ANSWER-CC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation - CORRECT ANSWER-HPI
,History of Present Illness Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-This is an explanation
of the CC to determine the onset of the illness; associated symptoms; what the
patient has done to treat the condition, etc.
Past, Family and Social History Abbreviation - CORRECT ANSWER-PFSH
Past Medical History Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-Includes all health
problems, major illnesses, surgeries the patient has had, current medications
complete with reasons for taking them, and allergies.
Family History Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-Summary of health problems of
siblings, parents, and other blood relatives that could alert the physician to
hereditary and/or familial disease.
Social History Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-Includes marital status,
occupation, educational attainment, hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and
lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation - CORRECT ANSWER-ROS
, Review of Systems Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-This is an orderly and
systematic check of each organ and system of the body by questions. Both
positive and pertinent negative findings are documented.
3 Body Processes Necessary for life are: - CORRECT ANSWER-Body
Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function
4 Vital Signs of Body Function are: - CORRECT ANSWER-Temperature, Pulse,
Respiration, Blood Pressure
Define Febrile - CORRECT ANSWER-Presence of Fever
Define Afebrile - CORRECT ANSWER-Absence of Fever
Define Fever - CORRECT ANSWER-Elevated body temperature beyond normal
range.
Intermittent Fever - CORRECT ANSWER-Fluctuating fever that returns to or
below baseline then rises again.
