11.
When the patient has an elevated temperature, _____________ (a fever) is
present.
12.
The medical term for a temperature below normal is _____________________.
13.
Patients most at risk for hypothermia are:
a. __________________________________________________.
b. __________________________________________________.
c.
__________________________________________________.
14.
To obtain an oral temperature, place the thermometer in the __________________
for _______________________ minutes.
15.
To obtain a rectal temperature, insert the thermometer into the anal opening
__________ inches for ________________ minutes.
16.
To obtain an axillary temperature, place the thermometer in a ___________
axilla for ____________________ minutes.
17.
Certain precautions must be taken when obtaining a temperature. The rectal
method is contraindicated if the patient has:
a. ____________________________________________________.
b. ____________________________________________________.
c.
____________________________________________________.
18.
There are eight common arterial pulse sites; list three of these sites.
a. ________________________________________________.
b. ________________________________________________.
c.
________________________________________________.
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