Chapter 11: Vital Signs

Chapter 11: Vital Signs

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. What part of the body maintains a balance between heat production and heat loss, regulating body temperature?

ANS:  C

Body temperature is regulated by the hypothalamus.

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TOP:   Vital signs      KEY:  Nursing Process Step: N/A              MSC:  NCLEX: N/A

2. What type of body temperature remains relatively constant?

ANS:  D

The core body temperature remains relatively constant.

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TOP:   Vital signs      KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity

3. The nurse uses cooling techniques to keep the body temperature below 105° F. What can result from an elevated temperature?

ANS:  C

If the temperature exceeds 105° F, normal body cells may be damaged.

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MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity

4. The emergency department nurse quickly assesses the temperature of an unconscious patient who has been outside all night in below-freezing temperatures. What temperature is the nurse aware of that can lead to death?

ANS:  C

Death can occur if the temperature falls below 93.2° F.

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TOP:   Vital signs      KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity

5. What is the term for a fever that rises and falls but does not return to normal until the patient is well?

ANS:  C

A remittent fever does not return to normal until the patient becomes well.

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TOP:   Remittent fever                               KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity