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Fever in children is defined as a body temperature of _____ degrees Celsius or above.
Fever in children is defined as a body temperature of _____ degrees Celsius or above.
38
The normal human body temperature is considered to be _____ °C.
The normal human body temperature is considered to be _____ °C.
37
A _____ is a substance that provokes fever.
A _____ is a substance that provokes fever.
pyrogen
The _____ is responsible for regulating body temperature.
The _____ is responsible for regulating body temperature.
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In adults, a _____ fever is defined as a temperature between 38 to 38.9 degrees Celsius.
In adults, a _____ fever is defined as a temperature between 38 to 38.9 degrees Celsius.
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Hyperthermia occurs when there is a failure of normal _____ and heat production exceeds the body's ability to dissipate heat.
Hyperthermia occurs when there is a failure of normal _____ and heat production exceeds the body's ability to dissipate heat.
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Fever is a common and normal ______ response to infection.
Fever is a common and normal ______ response to infection.
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The NICE Guidelines focus on the management of fever with no obvious _____ in young children.
The NICE Guidelines focus on the management of fever with no obvious _____ in young children.
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Differentiate situations where a child with fever needs to be _____ or can be treated by the pharmacist.
Differentiate situations where a child with fever needs to be _____ or can be treated by the pharmacist.
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Normal oral temperature is approximately _____ ±1°C.
Normal oral temperature is approximately _____ ±1°C.
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In children, any temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above is considered _____
In children, any temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above is considered _____
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Fever is a by-product of the host response to _____
Fever is a by-product of the host response to _____
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The NICE guideline aims to improve clinical _____ in young children with fever.
The NICE guideline aims to improve clinical _____ in young children with fever.
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Normal body temperature can vary by up to _____ °C.
Normal body temperature can vary by up to _____ °C.
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A _____ temperature is defined as being between 36 and 36.8 °C.
A _____ temperature is defined as being between 36 and 36.8 °C.
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Fever can be classified as low grade or high-grade based on the _____
Fever can be classified as low grade or high-grade based on the _____
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Hyperthermia results from a failure of normal _____ in the body.
Hyperthermia results from a failure of normal _____ in the body.
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Thermoregulation involves the hypothalamus acting as a _____ for body temperature.
Thermoregulation involves the hypothalamus acting as a _____ for body temperature.
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Non-pharmacological treatment options for fever can include methods such as _____
Non-pharmacological treatment options for fever can include methods such as _____
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Differentiating between the need for referral or self-treatment can be influenced by the _____ of the illness.
Differentiating between the need for referral or self-treatment can be influenced by the _____ of the illness.
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Study Notes
Fever in Children
- Fever is a normal response to infection.
- The hypothalamus is the body's "thermostat."
- Normal human body temperature is 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Fever is defined as a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above in children.
- Fever is a by-product of the body's immune response to infection.
- Fever is not an illness, but a physiologic mechanism that fights infection.
- Hyperthermia is a rare condition where the body cannot dissipate heat due to a failure of homeostasis.
- A pyrogen is a substance that provokes fever.
- Fever is a common normal response to infection.
- Fever results from increased hypothalamic set point.
- Hyperthermia is a rare and pathophysiological response.
- Hyperthermia results from heat production exceeding the body's ability to dissipate heat.
NICE Guidelines
- NICE guidelines cover the assessment and management of fever in children under the age of 5.
- NICE guidelines aim to improve clinical assessment and help healthcare professionals diagnose serious illness in children with fever.
- The NICE Traffic Light system helps healthcare professionals determine when referral is needed.
Temperature Measurement
- Normal oral temperature is 37 +/- 1 degree Celsius.
- Rectal temperature is approximately 0.5 degrees Celsius higher than oral temperature.
- Underarm temperature is approximately 0.5 degrees Celsius lower than oral temperature.
- According to the HSE, a normal temperature is between 36 and 36.8 degrees Celsius.
- According to the HSE, a mild fever is 38 to 38.9 degrees Celsius, a high fever is 39 to 39.9 degrees Celsius, and a very high fever is 40 degrees Celsius or higher.
Fever in Children
- Fever is a normal physiological response.
- Not an illness but a mechanism to fight infection.
- Hypothalamus is the body's thermostat.
- Normal body temperature: 37°C
- Oral temperature: 37 ± 1°C
- Rectal temperature is ~0.5°C higher than oral.
- Underarm temperature is ~0.5°C lower than oral.
- Fever is considered ≥38°C in children.
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HSE defines fever as follows:
- Mild: 38-38.9 °C
- High: 39-39.9 °C
- Very high: 40°C or higher
- A pyrogen is a substance that provokes fever.
- Hyperthermia is a rare and pathophysiologic response with failure of normal homeostasis.
- Hyperthermia is a result of excessive heat production exceeding the body's ability to dissipate heat.
- Hyperthermia is not a change in the hypothalamic set point.
NICE Guidelines
- Covers assessment and early management of fever with no obvious cause in children under 5.
- Aims to improve clinical assessment.
- Helps healthcare professionals diagnose serious illness in children presenting with fever.
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This quiz covers key concepts related to fever in children, including its physiological role, definitions, and guidelines for management. Learn about the normal body temperature, what constitutes a fever, and the differences between fever and hyperthermia. It will help you understand the body's immune response and the NICE guidelines for handling fever in young children.
