This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
Severe hypothermia in a neonate is a temperature: 
Select and explain. 
A. < 35 C, B. < 34 C, C. < 32 C, D. < 37 C
C: < 32 C
Answer: C: < 32 C 
Explanation: In neonate normal axillary temperature is 36.5C - 37.5 C. In hypothermia the temperature is below 36.5 C. Compensatory mechanism will usually attempt to restore normothermia at body temperature above 32 C; below this temperature, the thermoregulation fails and spontaneous rewarming will not occur. Moderate hypothermia (core temperature 32 C - 35 C). Increase oxygen consumption owing to shivering thermogenesis and increased sympathetic tone. Below 32 C (severe hypothermia), shivering ceases and cellular metabolic rate too decreases. Ref: Nelson, 17/e, Page 323