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Q: What are the contradictions for taking rectal temp?
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Can slow down the heart rate when taking a rectal temp?

Yes, while taking rectal temp, pressure may be applied on the vagus nerve. This could drop both heart rate and blood pressure


Why is rectal temp higher than oral temp?

Rectal temperature is much less influenced by other factors.


Do you subtract a degree from rectal temperature?

No. You only add a degree when taking a axial (under the arm) temp. This is because the axial temp is taken externally, so it only gives a close approximation of the body's internal temperature. Since oral temps are taken from inside the mouth, they give you the accurate internal body temperature without having to add anything.


Is rectal temp 101.0 normal?

no


Can you take an adults rectal temp?

Yes, They do it on the elderly all the time.


What temperature is maintained in the core organs by mammals?

Different mammals diff. temps dolphin won't have the same as a human. But usually if you take a rectal temp it will be close to that to maybe 2 degrees warmer humans average 98.6 temp in the mouth to to 2 degrees warmer rectal and possibly 2 more around the heart. My temp on average 99.8


What is a good temperature for kids?

Same as any other person, 98.6 of course some people have different temperatures normally, if u are within a degree or two dont worry especially if u did the temperature under the arm. the temp under the tongue is more accurate and the most accurate temp is rectal. of course doing a rectal temp is a little overboard.


What is the rectal temperature of a three toed sloth?

The average rectal temperature of a three toed sloth is usually between 28 Celsius and 32 Celsius (If you take the temp for week). "I tried to take my sloth's rectal temperature but I lost my thermometer and got my hand dirty."


How is the type of Rectal polyps examined?

The type is determined by taking a sample of the polyp and examining it microscopically


Which method of taking temperature should not be used with patients who have recently suffered a heart attack?

rectal


Which method of taking the temperature should NOT be used with patients who have recently suffered a heart attack?

rectal


What is the procedure for taking a rectal swab?

Insert rectal swab past anal sphincter, rotate one full turn, withdraw and place in specimen container.