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When taking temp under arm do you add or minus temp?
You add 1 degree (Fahrenheit) or 1.8 degrees, depending on opinion. The reason for the uncertainty is that underarm measurement of body temperature is not very accurate. Nevertheless, it is a meaninful indication.
Do you add a degree when taking temperature by ear?
add a degree
Do you add a degree when taking temperature from the ear?
No, a degree is not typically added when taking a temperature from the ear. The temperature reading from an ear thermometer is already in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, so there is no need to add a degree to the result.
Do you add a degree when taking temperature on the temple?
no
How many degrees do you add when taking a temperature by ear?
When taking a temperature by ear with an ear thermometer, typically you should add around 1 degree Fahrenheit (or 0.5 degrees Celsius) to the reading to get a more accurate reflection of the body's core temperature. This adjustment is necessary because ear temperatures can be slightly lower than core body temperature.
Do you add a degree of temp when taking in ear?
Yes, when taking an ear temperature with an infrared thermometer, you typically add a degree Fahrenheit to the reading to account for the difference between ear and core body temperature. This adjustment helps provide a more accurate reflection of the body's true temperature. However, it's important to follow the specific guidelines provided with the thermometer, as recommendations may vary by device.
Do you add a degree under the tongue?
No, this is an accurate reading. You add a degree when obtaining temperature under the arm (axillary) or in the ear (tympanic).
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.
Do you add a degree when take temperature on forehead?
No.The oral temperature (under the tongue) is a degree lower than central. The newer temporal artery thermometers also take a central temperature.
What is normal axillary body temp adult?
97.2o F. On average, underarm-measured human body temperature is about about 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit less than the normal body temperature of 98.6 degrees F., so that would be 97.2 degrees. (That's about 37.3 degrees Centigrade/Celsius.) The reason for the inexactness and confusion on this matter is simply that underarm measurements are very hard to obtain accurately. So some will say to add--conveniently--1 degree to an axillary temperature reading, while others say add up to 1.8 degrees (in Fahrenheit).
How can you reduce the temperature of water at 20 degree to 10 degree Celsius?
Put the water into the refrigerator. Or add some ice cubes to it.
Do you add 1 when taking axillary temperature?
Yes, when taking an axillary (armpit) temperature, you typically add 1 degree Fahrenheit to the reading to account for the lower accuracy of this method compared to oral or rectal measurements. Axillary temperatures are generally lower than core body temperatures, so this adjustment helps provide a more accurate estimation of the body's actual temperature. However, it is always best to follow specific guidelines or recommendations from healthcare professionals.
