Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing The Art and Science of Nursing Care

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23. State in which temperature fluctuates
    between above-normal and below-
    normal ranges


24. Body temperature elevated above
    normal range


25. Body temperature above normal


26. Person with normal body temperature


27. High fever, usually above 105.8F

SHORT ANSWER

1.Briefly describe how the following factors

affect body temperature.

a.Circadian rhythms:

b.Age:

c. Gender:

d.Stress:

e.Environmental temperature:

2.Complete the table below describing the types of

thermometers used to assess body temperature.

Type of Thermometer Brief Description Contraindication Normal Reading

A. GLASS

oral

rectal

B. ELECTRONIC

C. TYMPANIC MEMBRANE

D. TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE

PATCH

E. AUTOMATED MONITORING

DEVICE

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