Wisconsin CNA State Exam Vocabulary Practice

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What does measuring temperature involve?

  1. Counting heartbeats per minute

  2. Measuring vocal pitch

  3. Assessing skin color

  4. Measuring hotness or coldness on a scale

The correct answer is: Measuring hotness or coldness on a scale

Measuring temperature specifically refers to evaluating the body's thermal state, which involves determining the level of heat or coldness present. This is done on a standardized scale, typically using tools such as a thermometer, which can provide results in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. This approach allows healthcare providers to assess whether an individual has a normal body temperature, is experiencing fever, or is significantly hypothermic. The other choices do not pertain to the measurement of temperature. Counting heartbeats relates to assessing pulse and cardiovascular health, while measuring vocal pitch is related to sound, and assessing skin color can help indicate circulation and oxygenation levels, but none of these are indicators of body temperature.

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