Fever Flashcards
0
Q
Approximately what proportion of fever cases are due to infection?
A
50%
1
Q
Link the form of pyrexia with the correct temperature:
Moderate to high, low grade, hyperpyrexia
A
Moderate to high = 38-40
Low grade = 37-38
Hyperpyrexia = over 40
2
Q
What is produced by cells in response to pyrogens during fever?
A
Cytokines
3
Q
Pyrogens initiate fever by …
A
Increasing the hypothalamic temperature homeostatic set point
4
Q
The acronym SIRS means …
A
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome
5
Q
Which of the following is incorrect? The potential causes of fever include : - infected cannula - intense physical activity - infected wound - chest infection - painful calf muscle
A
Intense physical activity
6
Q
The 6 potential causes of fever are known as the …
A
6 Cs
7
Q
Which if the following is incorrect:
- fever inhibits bacterial reproduction
- each 0.5 degree increase in body temperature causes a 10% increase in water loss
- each 1 degree rise in body temperature causes a 15% increase in metabolism
- fever increases the movement of neutrophils
- fever stimulates nutrient absorption
A
Fever stimulates nutrient absorption
8
Q
What is the correct term for fever?
A
Pyrexia
9
Q
Which type of microorganism causes the most cases of sepsis?
A
Gram negative bacteria
