Test 3 Fever

Question 1

convert F to C

Answer 1

(F – 32) * (5/9) = C

Question 2

convert C to F

Answer 2

(C * 9/5) + 32 = F

Question 3

What is the most

accurate way to measure body temperature in a neonate?

Answer 3

rectal

Question 4

how to use tympanic thermometer in a child

Answer 4

• < 1 year: pull backwards

- >1 year: pull up and backwards

Question 5

age range for oral thermometer

Answer 5

> = 4 years

Question 6

temp variance for axillary thermometer

Answer 6

1 ◦F below oral

Question 7

age range for axillary thermometer

Answer 7

> = 3 mo of age

Question 8

temp variance for rectal thermometer

Answer 8

1 ◦F above oral

Question 9

age range for rectal thermometer

Answer 9

Neonates, infants

Question 10

temp variance for tympanic thermometer

Answer 10

variable

Question 11

age range for tympanic thermometer

Answer 11

> = 6 mo of age

Question 12

temp variance for temporal thermometer

Answer 12

1 ◦F above oral

Question 13

age range for temporal thermometer

Answer 13

all ages

Question 14

temp variance for temporal strips thermometer

Answer 14

variable

Question 15

age range for temporal strips thermometer

Answer 15

> = 3 mo of age

Question 16

exclusions for self care

Answer 16

• Children < 6 years of age: immune system not as developed; increased ear infections; may not have all the vaccinations; more at risk for dehydration
• Temp: > 39.4 C (103 F)
• Fever > 3 days with our without treatment
• Severe symptoms of dehydration
• Symptoms of infection: redness, inflammation, pain, swelling
• Impaired immune function

Question 17

What is the youngest age to use OTC APAP?

Answer 17

2 years

Question 18

What is the youngest age to use OTC IBP?

Answer 18

6 months

Question 19

What is the maximum daily dose for OTC use of

acetaminophen for fever in an adult?

Answer 19

3 grams/day

Question 20

APAP < 12 years

Answer 20

• Recommended dose: 10-15 mg/kg/dose every 4-6 hours

- Maximum dose: 5 doses/day (75 mg/kg/day) OR 2.6 grams/day (whichever comes first)

Question 21

APAP >= 12 years

Answer 21

1. Recommended dose: 325-500 mg every 4-6 hours OR 1000 mg every 8 hours
2. Maximum dose: 3 grams/day (OTC), 4 grams/day (Non-OTC use)

Question 22

liquid formulation of APAP for younger patients

Answer 22

• Infants suspension: 160 mg/5 mL (60 mL)

- Children’s suspension: 160 mg/5 mL (120 mL)

Question 23

What is the

maximum daily dose for OTC use of ibuprofen for fever in an adult?

Answer 23

1.2 grams/day

Question 24

IBP < 12 years

Answer 24

• Recommended dose: 5-10 mg/kg/dose (max 400 mg/dose) every 6-8 hours
• Maximum dose/day: 40 mg/kg/day up to 1.2 grams/day

Question 25

IBP >= 12 years

Answer 25

• Recommended dose: 200-400 mg every 6-8 hrs

- Maximum dose/day: 1.2 grams/day (OTC), 2.4 grams/day (Non-OTC use)

Question 26

liquid formulation of IBP for younger patients

Answer 26

• Infants suspension: 40 mg/mL (15, 30 mL)

- Children’s suspension: 100 mg/5 mL (60, 120, 240 mL)