A mother comes to the clinic with her 5-year-old child. The mother is concerned that the child has a fever of 100.3° F. The nurse knows that
This fever could cause a seizure
A low grade temperature can decrease multiplication of pathogens
The child should be taking fever reducing medicine
This is serious, they need to see the doctor right away
The Correct Answer is B
A. This fever could cause a seizure:
Febrile seizures are typically associated with temperatures >102°F, especially when rising rapidly.
B. A low-grade temperature can decrease multiplication of pathogens:
A mild fever is a normal immune response that creates an environment less favorable for pathogens to multiply and can enhance immune activity.
C. The child should be taking fever reducing medicine:
Antipyretics may not be necessary for a low-grade fever unless the child is uncomfortable.
D. This is serious, they need to see the doctor right away:
A temperature of 100.3°F is considered low-grade and generally not serious in an otherwise healthy child.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. The antibiotics didn't treat the infection
The antibiotics may have treated the original infection, but the new infection is a side effect of treatment.
B. She was allergic to the antibiotics
Allergy would present with rash, hives, or anaphylaxis, not a yeast infection.
C. She got a sexually transmitted infection from her partner
There's no indication of sexual transmission; the cause is linked to antibiotic use.
D. The antibiotics wiped out the normal flora of the vaginal area
Broad-spectrum antibiotics can disrupt the balance of normal flora, allowing opportunistic organisms like Candida (yeast) to overgrow, leading to a vaginal yeast infection.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Cardiovascular
The cardiovascular system transports blood and immune cells but is not a barrier against pathogens.
B. Integumentary
The skin and mucous membranes form the first physical barrier, preventing pathogen entry.
C. Urinary
The urinary system flushes out pathogens but is not the primary barrier to entry.
D. Endocrine
The endocrine system regulates hormones, not involved in first-line defense.
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