R2.i · Temperature Measurement

This viva will examine temperature measurement. Define heat and temperature. What devices are used to measure temperature?

This viva will explore your understanding of temperature and measurement. What is the temperature and how can I be measured?

This Viva tested knowledge on the measurement of temperature, physical principles of flow and ionic changes across membranes.

This Viva will examine your knowledge about temperature and drugs that may affect temperature Q 1. Outline the mechanisms by which the body controls temperature The majority of candidates did well on this viva. Candidates were expected to know physiological mechanisms associated with defending against temperature fluctuations, sites of measurement of temperature, differences between sites, how NSAIDs reduced a fever and mechanisms of adverse effects associated with NSAIDs. Areas of weakness were failure to mention diurnal variation, thermoneutral zone and differences associated with neonates, newborns and children.

The initial information given to the candidates was – This viva will test your knowledge on temperature control and measurement. Candidates were asked about temperature and thermoregulation, various means of measuring temperature and metabolic rate and factors that influence metabolic rate.