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Question 01: Which ONE of the following indicates a normal temperature, together with the most appropriate means of routine measurement? |
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| 36.5 – 37.5°C by rectal measurement |
| 36.5 – 37.5°C by axillary measurement |
| 36.5 – 37.5°C by tympanic measurement |
| 37.5 – 38.5°C by axillary measurement |
| 37.5 – 38.5°C by tympanic measurement |
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ExplanationA normal temperature is generally defined as 36.5 – 37.5°C by axillary measurement. Tympanic measurement may be unreliable, while routine measure of rectal temperature is not recommended. The higher the temperature, the greater the risk of bacteraemia, particularly in young children. However, hypothermia is a common feature of sepsis in a neonate. Most people would consider a fever as being above 37.5°C. |