Question

A 4-year-old has fever 39.5°C and no obvious source. He looks well. Which sign would shift risk to 'amber/red' per traffic light system?

Accepted Answer

Pale/mottled skin or cyanosis

Answer

Mild tachycardia alone

Answer

Temperature >38°C for <24 h

Answer

Runny nose

Answer

Normal capillary refill

Practice question

A 4-year-old has fever 39.5°C and no obvious source. He looks well. Which sign would shift risk to 'amber/red' per traffic light system?