A Mechanistic Explanation of Why a Person Sweats Is to Cool

question 30

True/False

A mechanistic explanation of why a person sweats is to cool off.

Determine the legality and appropriateness of restraint orders for safe patient care.

Interpret and apply the significance of hospital safety protocols, including identification armbands and sequential compression devices.

Execute correct procedures in response to a fire emergency within a healthcare setting.

Recognize and plan care for patients with specific learning needs regarding medical devices and procedures.

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Definitions:

Carotid Baroreceptors

Sensory nerve endings located in the carotid artery that detect changes in blood pressure and help regulate it.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

The ninth cranial nerve, responsible for sensory and motor functions in the throat and back of the tongue.

Sympathetic Nerve

The sympathetic nervous system is part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for 'fight or flight' responses during perceived threats.

Carotid Baroreceptors

Sensors located in the carotid arteries that monitor blood pressure and relay information to the central nervous system to maintain stable blood pressure.