temp3 Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
A core body temperature below the lower limit of
normal.
A
HYPOTHERMIA
2
Q
– deliberate lowering of the body
temperature (ex: during certain surgeries)
A
Induced
3
Q
exposure to cold
A
Accidental
4
Q
– skin and underlying tissues are damaged
by freezing cold.
A
Frostbite
5
Q
most accurate for assessing body temp, needs caution
A
Rectal
6
Q
preferred site for newborns when assessing body temp
A
Axillary
7
Q
have liquid
crystal dots/bars that change in color
A
Chemical Disposable Thermometer
8
Q
– contains liquid
crystals that change in color according to
temperature
A
Temperature-Sensitive Tape
9
Q
sense body
heat in the form of infrared energy given off by the
body. Convenient for children.
A
Infrared Thermometer (tympanic
