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What Do You Really Know About Fever?
Test your knowledge of fevers and how to treat them.
At which point is an elevated body temperature considered a fever?
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The average normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees.
A.
98.8 degrees
B.
99 degrees
C.
99.6 degrees
D.
100 degrees or higher
Why should you avoid bundling up with blankets when chills occur with a fever?
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Chills result from a fever spike -- when the temperature goes up suddenly and reverses just as quickly.
A.
that will cause the fever to rise
B.
that will cause fever to last longer
C.
that won't stop the chills
D.
that will cause heavy sweating
What is the best way to cool the body if the fever is low-grade (102 degrees or lower)?
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Tepid water is effective and less jolting than cold water.
A.
sponge with cold water
B.
sponge with tepid water
C.
chew ice
D.
use an ice pack
Which of these cases warrant a call to the doctor when fever is a symptom?
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Get medical help if an infant has a fever of 101 degrees or if fever in an older child doesn't subside after two days.
A.
an older child has a fever of 101 degrees
B.
an infant younger than 3 months has a 101-degree fever
C.
fever in an older child doesn't subside after 48 hours
D.
b and c
Children can experience seizures as the result of fever. At which age are these seizures most likely to occur?
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6 months, although it can happen from 6 months to 5 years. If a small child convulses during a fever, place the child on the floor on his or her side to prevent choking. Don't restrain the child, and be sure no objects are in the mouth. Call for medical help if the seizure hasn't stopped after 10 minutes.
A.
6 months old
B.
2 years old
C.
3 years old
D.
5 years old
What else besides viruses and bacterial infections can cause fever?
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All of the above.
A.
dehydration
B.
drug overdose
C.
medications
D.
all of the above
How high can strenuous exercise raise the body temperature?
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Extreme exertion, such as running a marathon, can raise body temperature to as much as 107 degrees.
A.
to 100 degrees
B.
to 102 degrees
C.
to 103 degrees
D.
to 110 degrees
Ice helps reduce body temperature if fever results from heat exhaustion. Where should you apply an ice pack?
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Also sponge with tepid water and give fluid if the person is alert.
A.
behind the neck
B.
in the armpits
C.
in the groin
D.
any of the above
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Publication Source:
Vitality magazine/December 2001
Author:
Floria, Barbara
Online Source:
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Fever
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003090.htm
Online Editor:
Sinovic, Dianna
Online Medical Reviewer:
Oken, Emily MD
Date Last Reviewed:
12/7/2005
Date Last Modified:
9/6/2005