Question

An MA is caring for a 4-month-old infant who has a temp of 100.4 F which of the following is this temp when converted to Celsius?

A) ) 38°C
B) 36.5°C
C) 37.5°C
D) 34.2°C

Answer 1

Using the formula C = (F - 32) × 5/9, the temperature of 100.4 F is converted to 38°C for the 4-month-old infant. Therefore, the correct answer is A) 38°C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking how to convert a temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius. A 4-month-old infant has a temperature of 100.4 F. The formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius is: C = (F - 32) × 5/9. Using this formula, we can determine the Celsius temperature.

Let's calculate:

C = (100.4 - 32) × 5/9
C = (68.4) × 5/9
C = 342/9
C = 38°C

So, the correct answer to the question is A) 38°C.