One minute you're hot; the next, you're chilled and your teeth chatter. You've got a fever. See how much you know about fever by taking this quiz.

1. At which point is an elevated body temperature considered a fever?
   a. 98.8 degrees
   b. 99 degrees
   c. 99.6 degrees
   d. 100.4 degrees and higher
2. Why should you avoid bundling up with blankets when chills occur with a fever?
   a. will cause the fever to rise
   b. will cause fever to last longer
   c. doesn't stop the chills
   d. will cause heavy sweating
3. What is the best way to cool the body if the fever is low-grade (102 degrees or lower)?
   a. sponge with cold water
   b. sponge with lukewarm water
   c. chew ice
   d. use an ice pack

4. Which of these cases warrant a call to the doctor when fever is a symptom?
   a. temperature is 103 F or greater
   b. fever lasts for more than seven days
   c. fever symptoms get worse
   d. all of the above
5. What else besides viruses, fungal, parasitic and bacterial infections can cause fever?
   a. dehydration
   b. drug overdose
   c. medications
   d. all of the above
6. How high can strenuous exercise raise the body temperature?
   a. to 100 degrees
   b. to 102 degrees
   c. to 104 degrees
   d. to 110 degrees
7. The body is at what temperature when heatstroke can occur?
   a. 105 degrees
   b. 104 degrees
   c. 107 degrees
   d. 108 degrees Ice helps reduce body temperature if fever results from heat exhaustion.
8. Where should you apply an ice pack?
   a. behind the neck
   b. in the armpits
   c. in the groin
   d. any of the above

The Answers

1. d, 100 degrees or higher. The average normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees.
2. a, will cause the fever to rise. Chills result from a fever spike - when the temperature goes up suddenly and reverses just as quickly.
3. b, sponge with tepid water. Tepid water is effective and less jolting than cold water.
4. d, all of the above.
5. d, all of the above.
6. c, 104 degrees. Extreme exertion, such as running a marathon, can raise body temperature to as much as 107 degrees.
7. b, 104 degrees. Too much exercise without enough water or salt contributes to heatstroke. Fever of 104 or even higher from illness can occur without heatstroke.
8. d, any of the above. Also sponge with tepid water and give fluid if the person is alert. If the person is not alert, call 911 immediately.