Wisconsin CNA State Exam Vocabulary Practice

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What is measured by an oral temperature?

Heart rate.
Blood pressure.
Body temperature.
The oxygen level in the blood.

The correct answer is: Body temperature.

The correct answer is body temperature because an oral temperature measurement specifically assesses the temperature of the body by taking readings via the mouth. This method provides an accurate representation of the core body temperature, which is crucial for determining a person's health status. Monitoring body temperature can help identify fevers, hypothermia, or other medical conditions. Heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels are distinct physiological measurements that are assessed using different methods and tools. Heart rate is typically measured by counting the beats per minute, blood pressure is gauged using a sphygmomanometer to determine the force of blood against artery walls, and oxygen levels in the blood are often assessed using a pulse oximeter. Each of these parameters serves a unique purpose in evaluating patient health, but they do not pertain to the measurement of body temperature.