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Body Temperature and Fever LEC 9 Quiz
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Body Temperature and Fever LEC 9 Quiz

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Which type of thermometer generally provides the most accurate measurement of core body temperature?

  • Forehead thermometer
  • Oral thermometer
  • Ear thermometer
  • Rectal thermometer (correct)

    • What is the normal range of body temperature per day?

  • 37.0ºC to 38.0ºC
  • 35.5ºC to 36.5ºC
  • 36.3ºC to 37.3ºC (correct)
  • 36.5ºC to 37.5ºC

    • What is the most common cause of a fever?

  • Injury
  • Allergy
  • Infection (correct)
  • Dehydration

    • Which group of people generally have lower body temperature than younger people?

    <p>Older people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which time of the day can body temperature vary depending on how active you are?

    <p>Morning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is traditionally considered the average body temperature?

    <p>98.6 F</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms may accompany a fever?

    <p>Sweating and muscle aches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should immediate medical care be sought for a high-grade fever?

    <p>103F or above for more than 3 days with symptoms like difficulty breathing and vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is acute fever defined as?

    <p>A sudden and short-term increase in body temperature greater than 100.4°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can typical fever patterns help diagnose?

    <p>Infectious diseases without localising signs such as malaria and typhoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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