Question 26

Afebrile means a normal temperature.

Afebrile refers specifically to the absence of fever, indicating that an individual's body temperature is within the normal range.

A) normal pulse

While a normal pulse is an important indicator of health, the term "afebrile" does not relate to pulse rate or rhythm. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

B) normal temperature

This option is correct because "afebrile" directly describes the state of having a normal body temperature, typically around 98.6°F (37°C), without the presence of fever.

C) abnormal pulse

Abnormal pulse refers to any deviation from the normal range of heartbeats, which is not what the term "afebrile" addresses. Thus, this option is incorrect.

D) abnormal temperature

Abnormal temperature indicates either a fever or hypothermia, which is the opposite of what "afebrile" means. Therefore, this option is also incorrect.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the term "afebrile" is definitively associated with having a normal temperature, making option B the correct choice. All other options do not accurately reflect the meaning of "afebrile" and thus fail to provide the correct interpretation of the term.