#1
What is the average normal body temperature in adults, in degrees Celsius?
35°C to 36°C
36.5°C to 37.5°C
37.5°C to 38.5°C
38.5°C to 39.5°C
#2
Which of the following is not a common symptom of fever?
Sweating
Chills
Blurred vision
Muscle aches
#3
Which of the following conditions can cause fever?
Influenza
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Hypertension
#4
What is the purpose of administering antipyretic medications during fever?
To suppress the immune response
To reduce inflammation
To lower body temperature
To prevent dehydration
#5
What is the term used to describe a sudden increase in body temperature often associated with severe infection?
Hyperthermia
Hypothermia
Pyrexia
Hypoxia
#6
What is the medical term for a fever that comes and goes at regular intervals?
Sustained fever
Intermittent fever
Relapsing fever
Remittent fever
#7
Which of the following statements about fever in children is true?
Febrile seizures commonly occur in children with low-grade fevers.
Fevers in children usually require immediate medical attention.
A fever in a child under 3 months old is considered less serious than in older children.
A fever in children can often be managed with proper hydration and rest.
#8
Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated or severe fever?
Hypothermia
Heat exhaustion
Organ damage
Hypotension
#9
What is the recommended action if a fever persists for more than three days despite treatment?
Continue with the same treatment regimen
Increase the dosage of antipyretics
Seek medical evaluation
Switch to alternative herbal remedies
#10
What is the term for a fever that occurs without any identifiable cause or source?
Secondary fever
Primary fever
Idiopathic fever
Infectious fever
#11
What is the mechanism by which the body raises its temperature during a fever?
Reducing metabolic rate
Increasing blood flow to the skin
Shivering
Lowering heart rate
#12
Which of the following conditions is characterized by fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes?
Strep throat
Mononucleosis
Common cold
Tonsillitis
#13
What is the primary purpose of fever in the body's immune response to infection?
To promote bacterial growth
To inhibit viral replication
To enhance white blood cell function
To provide nutrients to pathogens
#14
Which of the following is NOT a symptom commonly associated with fever?
Headache
Nausea
Increased appetite
Fatigue
#15
Which of the following conditions can cause fever in the absence of infection?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Common cold
Urinary tract infection
Influenza