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If someone's temperature is 98.6 F then they are considered
a) afebrile
b) febrile
c) contagious
d) aneroid

If a patient has a temperature of 105 *F, which of these are true
a) They are hyperpyrexic
b) Brain cells may be destroyed
c) The onset may be either abrupt or gradual
d) All of the above

If a patient claims they are febrile with intermittent diaphoresis what can you assume?
a) they have profuse perspiration with NO fever
b) their nervousness may be causing them to be dizzy
c) They are sweating and feverish
d) They have a headache with nausea

When taking a patients vital signs you must always
a) wash your hands
b) wear gloves
c) check their insurance card
d) ask about allergies

Which of these statements is true about fevers
a) You should not drink
b) you should take an ice bath
c) Do not give antipyretics to children under 18
d) you should only use disposable thermometers

When you compare oral temperatures to tympanic temperatures...
a) you should only use Celsius
b) one would be one degree higher
c) they would be the same
d) one would be one degree lower

Which of these is considered normal for an axillary temperature
a) 97.6 F
b) 98.6 F
c) 105 F
d) 37 F

A patient who has a temperature above normal is considered n
a) afebrile
b) febrile
c) contagious
d) dead

Which of these is true for fever control
a) keep uncovered to promote chilling
b) avoid all liquids
c) keep clothing and bedding dry
d) avoid antipyretics

Why should you never give young children aspirin for a fever
a) Steven Johnson Syndrome
b) Wernicke's Syndrome
c) Reyes's Syndrome
d) You should give them aspirin

A patient's height and weight
a) should never be recorded
b) Should be recorded at the initial visit to provide a baseline
c) Are too personal to write down
d) Should be stated orally

Which of these would not be a part of the procedure for weighing a person
a) Zero the scale
b) Allow a 3 pound difference for boots
c) place a paper towel on the scale
d) Record a weight gain

1 kilogram is equal to _______ pounds
a) .5
b) 5
c) 10
d) 2.2

What is the height measurement (in inches) of a person who is 5 feet five inches tall?
a) 75 inches
b) 65 inches
c) 55 inches
d) 120 inches

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