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CMN568 Unit 1: Fever – Questions And Answers
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CMN568 Unit 1: Fever – Questions And AnswersWhat is the most common reason parents seek medical treatment? Right
Ans - FEVER!
What temp is a fever considered? Right Ans - > or equal to 38 C or 100.4 F
RECTAL
Tympanic temp is not useful in children under _____ Right Ans - 3 months or
if they have a blocked ear canal
When using a forehead infrared thermometer the nurse must be sure that the
child is ________ and ________ Right Ans - not sweating and remains still
most fevers are caused by? Right Ans - viral illnesses like adenovirus
teething cause a fever, true or false Right Ans - FALSE
What are some factors that increase the likelihood of a serious bacterial
illness? Right Ans - less than 3 months old
hx of pre maturity, previous hospitalizations, chronic medical conditions,
immunodeficiency, asplenia, infants not immunized, house hold contact with a
serious illness
What does a non-toxic child look like? Right Ans - strong cry, smiling,
cooing, interacting with the environment.
-alert
-easily arousable
-moist membranes
-tears
-consolable
What does a TOXIC child look like? Right Ans - -inconsolable
-difficult to arouse
-pale, mottles, cyanotic skin tone
-dry mucous membranes, no tears, poor turgor
-not smiling, listless
-not alert
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