Medical Math: Temp and Time Quiz

What is the normal range for adult human body temperature when measured orally?

• 35.0°C to 36.0°C

• 36.5°C to 37.5°C

• 38.0°C to 39.0°C

• 34.0°C to 35.0°C

Which device is commonly used to measure body temperature in a clinical setting?

• Sphygmomanometer

• Thermometer

• Stethoscope

• Glucometer

A fever is generally defined as a body temperature above:

• 36.0°C

• 37.5°C

• 38.5°C

• 39.5°C

If a medication is prescribed every 8 hours, how many times should it be taken in a 24-hour period?

• 2 times

• 3 times

• 4 times

• 6 times

Which of the following is a possible effect of storing medication at a temperature higher than recommended?

• Increased potency

• Decreased effectiveness

• No change in medication

• Medication becomes colder

How often should vital signs typically be monitored in a hospital for a stable patient?

• Every 30 minutes

• Every 4 to 8 hours

• Once a week

• Every 24 hours

• 38.3°C

• 37.2°C

• 39.4°C

• 40.0°C

A doctor prescribes a medication to be given every 6 hours. If the first dose is given at 7:00 AM, at what times should the next three doses be administered?

• 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM

• 1:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 1:00 AM

• 1:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 1:00 AM (next day)

• 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 12:00 AM

A medication label states: “Store at 2°C to 8°C.” The storage room is currently at 12°C. What should you do?

• Store the medication as usual

• Move the medication to a refrigerator

• Leave the medication in the room

• Heat the medication

A nurse needs to monitor a patient’s vital signs every 2 hours starting at 8:00 AM. What are the times for the first five checks?

• 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM

• 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM

• 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 12:00 AM

• 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM