Foundations of Nursing 7th Edition By Kim Cooper- Kelly Gosnell
Foundations of Nursing 7th Edition By Kim Cooper- Kelly Gosnell
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Chapter 11: Vital Signs
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
MULTIPLE CHOICE
| a. | Thymus |
| b. | Thyroid |
| c. | Hypothalamus |
| d. | Adrenal glands |
ANS: C
Body temperature is regulated by the hypothalamus.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 61 OBJ: 9| 13
TOP: Vital signs KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
| a. | Surface |
| b. | Rectal |
| c. | Oral |
| d. | Core |
ANS: D
The core body temperature remains relatively constant.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page OBJ: 2
TOP: Vital signs KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
| a. | Excessive thirst |
| b. | Excessive perspiration |
| c. | Damage to body cells |
| d. | Increased heart rate |
ANS: C
If the temperature exceeds 105° F, normal body cells may be damaged.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page OBJ: 8
TOP: Vital signs KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
| a. | 95.2° F |
| b. | 93.0° F |
| c. | 93.2° F |
| d. | 90.8° F |
ANS: C
Death can occur if the temperature falls below 93.2° F.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page OBJ: 9
TOP: Vital signs KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
| a. | Constant |
| b. | Intermittent |
| c. | Remittent |
| d. | Elevated |
ANS: C
A remittent fever does not return to normal until the patient becomes well.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 62 OBJ: 9
TOP: Remittent fever KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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