Engage Fundamentals RN Vital Signs Practice Test 2026 – The Comprehensive All-in-One Guide to Mastering Vital Signs!

Fever occurs when the body temperature rises above the normal range. For adults, normal is about 37°C (98.6°F), and fever is typically defined as 38°C (100.4°F) or higher. The temperature 38.2°C is above that threshold, so it indicates fever. The other options are either within the normal range, below normal, or represent higher fever levels, but 38.2°C best demonstrates crossing the fever threshold used in clinical assessments.