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Fever in the ICU

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Question 1 of 5

Hyperpyrexia is a high temperature usually the result of external sources or increased heat production, but not a resetting of the body's internal set point.

A

True

B

False

Question 2 of 5

According to the ACCCM and IDSA, the temperature considered a fever for a patient in the ICU is

A

98.6F / 37.0C

B

99.5F / 37.5C

C

100.4F / 38.0C

D

101.0F / 38.3C

Question 3 of 5

What part of the body is responsibly for regulating the core temperature set point?

A

Thyroid

B

Pituitary

C

Hypothalamus

D

Adrenal

Question 4 of 5

Which of the follow is NOT a common cause of fever in the ICU?

A

VAP

B

Endocarditis

C

Bacteremia

D

CLABSI

Question 5 of 5

Fever will increased the patients metabolic demand and oxygen consumption.

A

True

B

False

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