Which of the following are signs of hyperthermia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dry, warm, flushed skin
b. Chills and piloerection
c. Uncontrolled shivering
d. Loss of memory
A, B
Symptoms of fever: warm, dry, flushed skin; feeling warm; chills; piloerection; malaise; and restlessness. The patient needs to recognize the onset of fever in self or family member for early detection and intervention. Symptoms of hypothermia: cool skin, uncontrolled shivering, loss of memory, and signs of poor judgment.
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The liter is (select all that apply):
a. a unit of volume in the metric system. b. smaller than a milliliter. c. equivalent to 1,000 milliliters. d. abbreviated using a small case l. e. abbreviated with a capital L. f. the basic unit for weight.
After a physical assessment, the nurse determines that a patient has full range of motion of the temporomandibular joint. What did the nurse assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Opened and closed the mouth B) Jutted the jaw forward C) Rocked the jaw laterally D) Swallowed without difficulty E) Extended the tongue
An instructor explains that for an infection to spread from one person to another, a chain of events must occur. The instructor states that which of the following are considered "links" in the chain of infection? Select all that apply
1. Skin 2. Portal of entry 3. Elevated temperature 4. Susceptible host 5. Decreased defenses
An aversion to touch or being held, along with delayed or absent language development, is characteristic of:
a. attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. b. autism. c. dementia. d. mental retardation.