MA700 exam 2 reading (Answered)
2025/2026.
What is the normal body temperature range? What is considered average temperature?
97 F - 99 F; average is 98.6
What temperature indicates a fever is present?
more than 100.4 F
What range is considered a low-grade fever?
99 F - 100.4 F
What range is considered pyrexia?
100.4 F - 105.8 F
What range is considered hyperpyrexia?
105.8 F - 109.4 F
What are the five sites for measuring body temperature?
mouth, axilla, rectum, ear, and forehead
Axillary temperature is recommended for whom?
toddlers and preschoolers
What is the proper placement of the arm when taking axillary temperature?
had the arm close to the body to reduce interference from outside air currents
Why is the radial pulse the most commonly used site?
easily accessible and does not cause discomfort
Where is it located?
in a groove on the inner aspect of the wrist just below the thumb
How much pressure should be placed on the wrist to measure the pulse?
moderate, gentle pressure; too much or too little pressure will prevent you from feeling the pulse
The apical pulse site is often used for which patient?
infants and children up to 3 years old
Where is the apical pulse located?
in the 5th intercostal space at the junction of the left midclavicular line
Where is the femoral site located?
2025/2026.
What is the normal body temperature range? What is considered average temperature?
97 F - 99 F; average is 98.6
What temperature indicates a fever is present?
more than 100.4 F
What range is considered a low-grade fever?
99 F - 100.4 F
What range is considered pyrexia?
100.4 F - 105.8 F
What range is considered hyperpyrexia?
105.8 F - 109.4 F
What are the five sites for measuring body temperature?
mouth, axilla, rectum, ear, and forehead
Axillary temperature is recommended for whom?
toddlers and preschoolers
What is the proper placement of the arm when taking axillary temperature?
had the arm close to the body to reduce interference from outside air currents
Why is the radial pulse the most commonly used site?
easily accessible and does not cause discomfort
Where is it located?
in a groove on the inner aspect of the wrist just below the thumb
How much pressure should be placed on the wrist to measure the pulse?
moderate, gentle pressure; too much or too little pressure will prevent you from feeling the pulse
The apical pulse site is often used for which patient?
infants and children up to 3 years old
Where is the apical pulse located?
in the 5th intercostal space at the junction of the left midclavicular line
Where is the femoral site located?
