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Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1241 of 2368

Which child had an event that meets the definition of a febrile seizure?

  1. A 2-year-old with a temperature of 101 F and a history of epilepsy
  2. A 2-year-old with an infection of the central nervous system
  3. A 2-year-old with a seizure and a normal temperature
  4. A 2-year-old with a temperature of 101 F and no history of seizures
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Correct answer: A 2-year-old with a temperature of 101 F and no history of seizures

A febrile seizure occurs with fever of 100.4 F or higher, with no central nervous system infection and no seizure disorder.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Febrile Seizures. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026