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body temp is controlled by what part of the brain
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hypothalamus
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temp range for adults
newborns children |
96-99.5 F or 35.5 to 37.5 C
97-99.9 F or 36.1 to 37.7 C 98.9 F 37.2 |
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causes of hypothermia
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exposure
increase heat loss diaphoresis blood loss hypothalumus injury hormonal imbalance |
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causes of hyperthermia
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increased enviro temp
decrease heat loss (clothing) drug or medication reaction hormonal imbalance infection/illness |
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pulse rate
adult children |
60-90 bpm
90-120 bpm |
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abnormal high heart rate |
tachycardia
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abnormal low heart rate |
bradycardia
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regularity of the heartbeat |
rhythms
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normal Respiratory Rate
Adult Children |
12-20 per minute
20-40 per minute |
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Faster than normal RR
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tachypnea
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lower than normal RR
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bradypnea
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denser material or consolidation conducts vibration (harder or easier)
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easier
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listen for sounds...pt assessment |
auscultation
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part of stethoscope that allows high pitched sound and filters out low pitched sound
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diaphragm
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