Getting Sick Well Flashcards
1
Q
rectal fever
A
> 100.4 (38)
2
Q
oral fever
A
> 100 (37.8)
3
Q
axillary fever
A
> 99 (37.2)
4
Q
Ear fever
A
> 100.4 (38) in rectal mode
99.5 (37.5) in oral mode
5
Q
forehead fever
A
> 100.4 (38)
6
Q
behavioural red flags for serious infection in children older than 1 month
A
- changes in crying patten
- drowsiness
- inconsolability
- moaning
7
Q
circulatory/respiratory red flags for serious infection in children older than 1 month
A
- crackles
- cyanosis
- decreased breath sounds
- poor peripheral circulation
- rapid breathing
- shortness of breath
8
Q
global assessment red flags for serious infection in children older than 1 month
A
- parental concerns
- physician instinct
9
Q
other red flags for serious infection in children older than 1 month
A
- decreased skin elasticity
- hypotension
- meningeal irritation
- petechial rash
- seizures
- unconsciousness
