Infection controlQuestion 240 of 1700
What temperature is generally considered a fever?
- 38.3 degrees Celsius (101 degrees F)
- 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees F)
- 37.5 degrees Celsius (99.5 degrees F)
- 36.5 degrees Celsius (97.7 degrees F)
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Correct answer: 38.3 degrees Celsius (101 degrees F)
The book calls 38.3 C (101 F) a fever. A reading of 38 C (100.4 F) is a low-grade fever.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.7: Signs and Symptoms of Infection
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026