How should the thermometer be inserted when using an electronic thermometer to take an oral temperature?
a. Under the tongue to the side of the mouth
b. Under the tongue in the center of the mouth
c. Under the tongue next to the teeth
d. Between the teeth and the cheek
a
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When the ambient temperature is high:
A) the dermis produces less collagen, which temporarily decreases the skin's ability to retain warmth. B) blood vessels in the dermis dilate, which increases blood flow to the skin and allows heat to dissipate. C) sweat glands in the epidermis produce sweat, which is evaporated from the skin surface by the air. D) constriction of the vessels in the dermis brings warm blood to the surface of the skin, where it is eliminated.
What term is used to describe a platelet count below normal?
a. Anemia b. Leukopenia c. Thrombocytopenia d. Thrombocytosis