Nursing Fundamentals 4.01

_________ is often the first sign that there is a problem.

• Temperature
• Pulse
• Blood Pressure
• Vital Signs

The R in TPRBP stands for:

• Rate
• Respirations
• Regulate
• Report

Which of the following does not affect temperature.

• Time of day
• Illness
• Job
• Hydration

Where on the body can you take temperatures?

• Axilla
• Orally
• Rectally
• All the above

Which location for temperatures is the most accurate?

• Oral
• Tympanic
• Axilla
• Rectal

The normal  oral temperature range for an adult is:

• 97.6-99.6
• 98.6-100.6
• 96.6-98.6

The normal range for rectal temperatures is:

• 97.6-99.6
• 96.6-98.6
• 98.6-100.6

Which safety guideline is most important when using glass thermometers?

• Shake away from objects
• Wipe clean before and after use
• Check for chips and cracks
• Use a probe cover

If a patient has been eating, drinking or smoking you should wait _______ minutes before taking their temp.

• 5
• 5-10
• 10-15
• 15-20

Hyperthermia is when your body temp is > ______

• 102
• 104
• 106
• 108