thermoregulation

Question 1

2 alterations in body temp

Answer 1

1. pyrexia: fever
2. hypothermia

Question 2

4 types of fever

Answer 2

intermittent

remittent

relapsing

sustained

Question 3

intermittent fever

Answer 3

pattern of fever characterized by alternating periods of elevated body temperature and normal or near-normal temperature.

• returns to acceptable value at least once in 24 hrs

Question 4

remittent fever

Answer 4

fever spikes and falls w/o a return to acceptable temp levels

Question 5

relapsing fever

Answer 5

periods of febrile episodes and periods w/ acceptable temp values

Question 6

sustained fever

Answer 6

a constant body temp continuously above 100.4 degrees that has little fluctuation

Question 7

heat episode risk factors

Answer 7

dismissed immune response
age
exertion in hot weather
chronic illness

Question 8

clinical manifestations of fever

Answer 8

flushing
skin warm or hot to touch
tachycardia, tachypnea
fatigue, malaise, weakness

Question 9

sites for measuring body temp

Answer 9

mouth
rectum
armpit
tympanic membrane
temporal artery

Question 10

interventions to support thermoregulation

Answer 10

preventative measures: babies and elderly needs warmer environments

Question 11

hyperthermia interventions

Answer 11

• monitor ABCs
• provide cool fluids w/ electrolytes
• remove Pt’s clothing
• fan or lightly mist

Question 12

hypothermia

Answer 12

core body temp 35 degrees or lower

Question 13

hypothermia interventions

Answer 13

• begin rewarming
• ensure dry environment
• warm compress

Question 14

induced hypothermia use

Answer 14

reduce metabolic rates
lower cellular demand for O2 in tissues
reduce neurological damage

Question 15

radiation

Answer 15

transfer of heat from one object to another without direct contact

Question 16

convection

Answer 16

Heat is transferred by the movement of heated air or fluid over the body.
-ex: fan, wind

Question 17

conduction

Answer 17

the transfer of heat through direct physical contact between objects
-ex: touching a cold surface

Question 18

evaporation

Answer 18

Heat is lost when a liquid turns into a gas,

Question 19

sever hypothermia

Answer 19

/ <28 C

Question 20

moderate hupothermia

Answer 20

28-32 C / 82 - 90 F

Question 21

mild hypothermia

Answer 21

32-35 C