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Are fevers bad for children?
No
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(True/False) Fevers are a protective mechanism that turns on the body's immune system?
True
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What is a normal fever temperature in children?
100-104 degrees F (37.8-40 degrees C)
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Do all fevers need to be treated with fever medicine?
No
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When do fevers need to be treated?
When they cause discomfort
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What temperature does a fever begin to cause discomfort?
102-103 F (39-39.5 C)
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Is a fever always a set value?
No
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What is the accepted values for fever?
Rectal = 100.4F(38C), Oral= 99.5F (37.5C), Axillary=99F(37.2C), Digital Pacifier=100F(37.8C), Ear in rectal mode=100.4F(38C), Ear in oral mode=99.5F(37.5C)
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What is core temperature?
98.6F or 37C (rectal or tympanic)
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What does HAGLY stand for?
Higher the temp, Associated symptoms, Greater uncertainty, Longer the temp, Younger the child
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What is the purpose of HAGLY?
Guide when to refer a patient to a doctor for fever
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What can a fever during pregnancy indicate?
Preeclampsia an Infection
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What is the equation for F to C?
(5/9) (F-32)
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What is the equation for C to F?
[(9/5)(C)] +32
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Are skin thremometers precise?
No
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Are Ear thermometers precise?
Problems with technique make imprecise
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Are oral thermometers precise?
Usually a degree below core temp
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What is the most precise thermometer/
Rectal, topical infrared
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Are mercury thermometers recommended?
No
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Are digital and infrared thermometers different in accuracy?
No
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Most simple digital thermometers can be used by what routes?
Oral, rectal and underarm
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What are the directions for oral temperature measurements?
No exercise, ingestion of hot/cold items for 5 minutes before reading. Place under tongue slightly to one side for recommended time
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What type of thermometer is not appropriate for children under 3 years?
Mercury in glass
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Why are Mercury in glass thermometers not appropriate for children under 3?
They find it difficult to maintain a tight seal
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What are the routes of disposable thermometer use?
Oral and axillary
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What is the preferred method to take a temperature in babies under 6 months?
Rectal
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What are the directions for rectal thermometer use?
Don't leave alone with thermometer in place, insert 1 inch and leave in place for required time, water-soluble lubricant can be used
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What is the normal adult rectal temperature?
99.5F
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Is IR or rectal thermometer more accurate?
Rectal
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What is the advantage of a non-contact thermometer?
No touching the baby (allows sleep)
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What is the disadvantage of a non-contact thermometer?
Not as accurate as IR or rectal
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What are the most common drugs used to treat a fever?
Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen and Naproxen Sodium
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What are non-drug treatments for fever?
Luke-warm bath, Fluids, light clothing, no blankets
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How much should feverish children increase their fluid intake?
30mL per hour
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How much should feverish adults increase their fluid intake?
50-100mL per hour
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