normal temp
what is the normal body temperature for an adult?
between 97.f - 99.f
how many diffrent levels of severity for fevers in adults.
3 levels of severity.
Who is the rectal temperature method used for?
what is hypothermia another name for?
severely low temperature.
what are the symptoms of a fever?
name 3 or more
sweats, chills, chest pain, achy muscles, hot dry skin, nausea or vomiting, a flushed face, and head aches, as well as no interest in eating.
What are the two different thermometers used to check temperature for babies and children?
oral and rectal thermometers.
What is the temperature of low-grade fever severity in adults?
99.1 to 100.4 F
what is the most common thermometer temperature method?
oral temperature.
what do you do if you suspect you or someone has hypothermia?
call 911 right away or go to the emergency room.
why does body temperature matter?
body temperature is vital to health.
what is the normal body temperature for children if measured with an oral thermometer
95.9 F to 99.5, which is a wider range than adults if measured with an oral thermometer.
what is the temperature for the high grade for the fever severity levels
102.4 to 105.8 F
what is a tympanic temperature thermometer?
a digital thermometer pointed into your ear.
when does hypothermia occur?
when your body temperature goes below 95 F
what are some ways heat is lost?
perspiration
respiration
urine & feces.
what is the normal body temperature for babies and children when measured with a rectal thermometer?
Between 97.9 to 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
what temperature is considered a fever?
anything above 100.4 F
what is forehead temperature?
you use a digital thermometer on the forehead to measure temperature.
where can hypothermia happen?
Indoors, if you are exposed to the cold for a long time, and in cold weather.
*only has to name one answer.*
what are some ways heat is produced?
Metabolism of food by muscle.
gland activity.
what is an example of an anti-fever medicine?
ibuprofen.
what is the other name for armpit temperature?
axillary temperature.
what is a below-normal body temperature a sign of?
being sick!