Patient Care Approaches

Question 1

Check all true statements regarding temperature.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The human body produces and loses heat.; Muscle and gland activities produce heat.; Perspiration, respiration, and excretion cause the body to lose heat.; The body’s balance between producing heat and losing heat is called homeostasis.; Temperature can be measured in both Fahrenheit (F) and Centigrade (C).

Question 2

Check all locations that a temperature is commonly taken by a health professional.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

mouth; rectum; armpit; ear; forehead

Question 3

Select all factors that could result in a lower temperature measurement.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

slow body processes; temperature being taken first thing in the morning

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