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Fundamentals of Nursing
the basics
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
01/18/2010

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Term
acceptable adult temperature range (Celcius)
Definition
36-38 degrees C
Term
acceptable adult temperature range (Farinheit)
Definition
96.8-100.4 degrees F
Term
What is the difference between rectal and oral temperature?
Definition
rectal is one degree higher than oral
Term
what is the difference between axillary and oral temperature?
Definition
Axillary is one degree less than oral
Term
Average oral temperature
Definition
98.6 degrees F
Term
acceptable pulse (adult)
Definition
60-100
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accpetable adult respirations
Definition
12-20 per minute
Term
acceptable adult blood pressure
Definition
less than 120/80
Term
what brain structure regulates body temperature?
Definition
hypothalamus
Term
radiation
Definition
heat transfer from skin outward into the air
Term
conduction
Definition
heat transfer by direct contact
Term
convection
Definition
transfer of heat by air conduction (a fan)
Term
diaphoresis
Definition
visible pirspiration
Term
acceptable infant body temperature celcius
Definition
35.5-37.5 degrees
Term
accpetable infant body temperature farenhiet
Definition
95.9-99.5
Term
pyrexia
Definition
fever
Term
hyperthermia
Definition
overload of the body's heat regulation systems
Term
severe hypothermia
Definition
celcius: less than 30 degrees
farenheit: less than 86 degrees
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