Question

vital sign review sheet

1. a normal oral temperature is ______ degrees
2. the most accurate method for taking a temperature is ______
3. what is the temperature that is considered hypothermia? ______

hyperthermia? ______
fever? ______

1. list 2 reasons why a person would have hyperthermia.
2. the normal pulse range for adults is ____ to ____ beats per minute.

the normal pulse range for children is ____ to ____ beats per minute.
the normal pulse range for infants is ____ to ____ beats per minute.

1. in an adult, a pulse rate under 60 beats per minute is called ______

a pulse rate above 100 beats per minute is called ______
an irregular or abnormal rhythm is an ______
what do you notice about the infant heart rate range compared to the adult heart rate range?

Explanation:

1. Normal oral temperature is a standard clinical value in Fahrenheit.
2. Rectal measurement is the gold standard for temperature accuracy.
3. Hypothermia, hyperthermia, and fever have defined clinical temperature thresholds (Fahrenheit).
4. Hyperthermia can stem from environmental or internal factors.
5. Normal pulse ranges vary by age group, with infants having the highest rates.
6. Adult pulse abnormalities have specific clinical terms.
7. Infant heart rate is inherently faster than adult due to physiological needs.

Answer:

1. 98.6
2. Rectal temperature measurement
3. Hypothermia: Below 95°F; Hyperthermia: Above 104°F; Fever: Above 100.4°F
4. 1. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat; 2. Severe dehydration
5. Adults: 60 to 100 beats per minute; Children: 70 to 120 beats per minute; Infants: 100 to 160 beats per minute
6. Bradycardia; Tachycardia; Arrhythmia
7. The infant heart rate range is significantly higher than the adult heart rate range.