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What is the main purpose of the NICE Guidelines regarding fever in children under 5?
What is the main purpose of the NICE Guidelines regarding fever in children under 5?
How much can a normal body temperature vary?
How much can a normal body temperature vary?
What distinguishes fever from hyperthermia?
What distinguishes fever from hyperthermia?
What temperature is considered a fever in children?
What temperature is considered a fever in children?
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What is the typical interpretation of a child's temperature of 39°C?
What is the typical interpretation of a child's temperature of 39°C?
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Which of the following statements about fever is true?
Which of the following statements about fever is true?
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Which temperature is classified as very high fever in adults?
Which temperature is classified as very high fever in adults?
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Which substance is known to provoke fever?
Which substance is known to provoke fever?
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According to HSE guidelines, what is the normal body temperature range for a human?
According to HSE guidelines, what is the normal body temperature range for a human?
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In assessing a child with fever, what should be prioritized?
In assessing a child with fever, what should be prioritized?
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What is considered a normal physiological response to pyrogens?
What is considered a normal physiological response to pyrogens?
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Which of the following statements best differentiates fever from hyperthermia?
Which of the following statements best differentiates fever from hyperthermia?
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Given the NICE guidelines, what is emphasized regarding fever in young children?
Given the NICE guidelines, what is emphasized regarding fever in young children?
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Which temperature measurement is commonly noted to be the highest among the different methods?
Which temperature measurement is commonly noted to be the highest among the different methods?
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What should be understood about the role of fever in the immune response?
What should be understood about the role of fever in the immune response?
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In what way can the NICE Traffic Light system be applied in the context of children with fever?
In what way can the NICE Traffic Light system be applied in the context of children with fever?
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Which of the following factors is NOT typically considered when assessing fever in children?
Which of the following factors is NOT typically considered when assessing fever in children?
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What is the recommended approach to treating a child with fever as per the guidelines?
What is the recommended approach to treating a child with fever as per the guidelines?
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Which statement accurately reflects the characteristics of a low-grade fever in adults?
Which statement accurately reflects the characteristics of a low-grade fever in adults?
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Why is understanding normal temperature ranges important in the context of fever management?
Why is understanding normal temperature ranges important in the context of fever management?
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Study Notes
Fever in Children
- Fever is a normal bodily response to infection.
- Fever results in an increase in the hypothalamic "set point" in response to endogenous and exogenous pyrogens.
- Normal body temperature: 37°C
- Oral temperature: 37±1°C
- Rectal temperature ~0.5°C higher
- Underarm temperature ~0.5°C lower.
- Fever in children is considered ≥38°C.
- For adults:
- Mild fever (38 to 38.9 degrees Celsius)
- High fever (39 to 39.9 degrees Celsius)
- Very high fever (40 degrees Celsius or higher)
- Hyperthermia is a rare and pathophysiologic response with failure of normal homeostasis (no change in hypothalamic set point) that results in heat production that exceeds capability to dissipate heat.
- Fever is not an illness but is a physiologic mechanism with beneficial effects in fighting infection.
NICE Guidelines
- NICE guidelines cover the assessment and early management of fever with no obvious cause in children under 5 years old.
- The guidelines aim to improve clinical assessment and help healthcare professionals diagnose serious illness among young children who present with fever in primary and secondary care.
Fever in Children
- The NICE traffic light system is a guide for assessing and managing children with fever
- Fever in children is a common and normal response to infection
- Fever is an increase in body temperature above normal
- In children, any temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above is considered high
- The hypothalamus is the body's "thermostat", regulating temperature
- Normal oral temperature is between 36 and 37°C
- Variations in temperature can occur (e.g., rectal temp ~0.5°C higher, underarm temp ~0.5°C lower)
- A pyrogen is a substance that causes fever by increasing the hypothalamic "set point"
- Hyperthermia is a pathophysiologic response where heat production exceeds the body's ability to dissipate heat, resulting in a rise in temperature
- Fever is not an illness, but a beneficial physiologic mechanism for fighting infection
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This quiz explores key concepts related to fever in children, including definitions, normal temperature ranges, and the physiological role of fever in fighting infections. Additionally, it covers the NICE guidelines for managing fever in children under 5 years old. Test your knowledge on this important health topic!
