Fever

Question 1

What is classified as normal oral, rectal + under arm temperatures?

Answer 1

• oral: 37 degrees +/- 1 degree
• rectal: 0.5 degree higher than oral
• Under arm: 0.5 degree lower than oral

Question 2

How is fever classified?

Answer 2

• Mild: up to 39 degrees

- High: above 39 degrees

Question 3

Are forehead strip monitors advocated?

Answer 3

No they are unreliable

Question 4

Discuss the traffic light system of determing fever seriousness?

Answer 4

1) Colour
2) Activity
3) Respiratory
4) Hydration
5) Other