Correct Answers Graded A+ 2026
Updated.
Bradycardia - Answer Slow HR under 60 BPM
Bradypnea - Answer Slow breathing, low resp rate
Dyspnea - Answer Labored or difficult breathing
Hypotension - Answer Low BP (less than 90/60)
Hypertension - Answer High BP (above 140/90)
Tachycarsia - Answer Heart beats fast, more than 100 BPM
Tachypnea - Answer Rapid breathing (more than 20 resp per minute)
Normal resp - Answer 12-20 per minute
Lower - Answer Continuous Exercise can lead to a ____ Hr
Age
Circadian rhythms
Exercise
Hormonal influence
Stress (both physical and emotional)
Environment - Answer 6 factors affecting body temp
36-37 - Answer Normal oral temp
Oral - Answer Convenient, most accessible way to take temp
Oral - Answer Slightly lower in >70 years old
, Not used in <6 years old
Axillary - Answer 0.5 lower than oral
Axillary - Answer 35.5-36.5
Rectal - Answer Most accurate, least favorite way to take temp
Rectal - Answer 0.5 higher than oral
Rectal - Answer 36.5-37.5
Axillary - Answer Safest, most noninvasive, least accurate
Tympanic - Answer Readily accessible, quick, not as accurate due to cerulean and/or
technique
Tympanic - Answer Ear wax can get in the way
Temporal - Answer Easy to access, quick
Glass or mercury thermometer - Answer Inexpensive, accurate, still used at home
Electronic - Answer Quick, accurate if used correctly
Tympanic electronic - Answer Most variability in measurement than other core temperature
devices
Temporal electronic - Answer Noninvasive measure of the core temp
Chemical - Answer Popular with parents of small children
Measurement times by site - Answer Oral - blue
Rectal - red