Accurate Solutions Graded A+
Fever pattern: Constant - CORRECT ANSWER-temp that remains elevates above
normal with little fluctuation
Fever pattern: Remittent - CORRECT ANSWER-wide temp fluctuations (3-4 degrees)
over 24 hour period, all above normal
Fever pattern: Relapsing - CORRECT ANSWER-periods of normal temps (maybe few
days), then return back to febrile state
Fever pattern: Intermittent - CORRECT ANSWER-alternate at regular intervals between
periods of fever, normal, and subnormal temps
Conduction - CORRECT ANSWER-transfer of heat between two objects that are in
physical contact
Convection - CORRECT ANSWER-transfer of heat by movement of air
Radiation - CORRECT ANSWER-transfer of heat by two objects not in physical contact
Evaporation - CORRECT ANSWER-transfer of heat by water vapor
Oliguria - CORRECT ANSWER-small amount of urine (less than 30ml/hr)
Anuria - CORRECT ANSWER-absence of urine (less than 100ml/24hr period)
, Polyuria - CORRECT ANSWER-too much urine (greater than 2000ml/24hr period)
Enuresis - CORRECT ANSWER-involuntary urination that occurs during sleep
4 basic elements of normal movement - CORRECT ANSWER--body alignment
-joint mobility
-balance
-coordinated movement
Body alignment - CORRECT ANSWER--bring body parts into position that promotes
optimal balance & body function
Joint Mobility - CORRECT ANSWER--ROM is max movement possible for joint
-ROM varies & determined by: genetic makeup, developmental factors,
presence/absence of disease, physical activity
Balance - CORRECT ANSWER--proprioception
-awareness of posture, movement, changes in equilibrium
-knowledge of position, weight, resistance of objects in relation to body
Coordinated Movement - CORRECT ANSWER--smooth, purposeful movement
-results in proper functioning of cerebral cortex, cerebellum, & basal ganglia
Cerebral Cortex - CORRECT ANSWER-initiates voluntary movement