Vital Signs by Age

What is the normal body temperature range for a newborn baby?

• 90.5°F to 95.2°F (32.5°C to 35.1°C)

• 102.7°F to 105.4°F (39.3°C to 40.8°C)

• 94.1°F to 97.8°F (34.5°C to 36.6°C)

• 97.7°F to 100.4°F (36.5°C to 38°C)

At what age does the body temperature stabilize around the adult average?

• 6-12 months

• 3-5 years

• 10-15 years

• 18-24 months

What is considered a fever temperature for a child between 3 months to 3 years old?

• 102.2°F (39°C) or higher

• 104.0°F (40°C) or higher

• 100.4°F (38°C) or higher

• 98.6°F (37°C) or higher

What is the typical body temperature for a healthy adult?

• 100 degrees Fahrenheit

• 99 degrees Fahrenheit

• 36 degrees Celsius

• 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius

Why are infants more prone to hypothermia compared to adults?

• Infants have a higher body temperature than adults.

• Infants have thicker skin compared to adults.

• Infants have a lower metabolic rate than adults.

• Infants have a larger surface area to body mass ratio, thinner skin, and less subcutaneous fat compared to adults.

How does body temperature regulation change with age?

• Body temperature regulation becomes more efficient with age.

• Body temperature regulation becomes less efficient as people age.

• Body temperature regulation is not affected by age.

• Body temperature regulation remains constant throughout life.

What is the significance of monitoring body temperature in elderly individuals?

• It can lead to increased risk of falls

• It helps in early detection of health problems and allows for timely medical intervention.

• It is not necessary for elderly individuals

• It helps improve memory function

What are the potential risks of hyperthermia in children?

• The potential risks of hyperthermia in children include dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and in severe cases, organ damage or death.

• Hypothermia

• Frostbite

• Sunburn

How does the body's response to fever differ in children and adults?

• Febrile seizures due to high fevers are more common in adults than in children.

• Children tend to have higher fevers than adults for the same illness. Children's bodies also respond more quickly to infections, resulting in faster onset of fever. Additionally, children may experience febrile seizures due to high fevers, which is rare in adults.

• Children's bodies respond slower to infections, resulting in delayed onset of fever.

• Adults tend to have higher fevers than children for the same illness.

What are the common methods used to measure body temperature accurately?

• Foot thermometer

• Wrist thermometer

• Oral, ear, forehead, rectal, armpit thermometers

• Nasal thermometer