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What should a dogs temperature be if taken by a rectal thermometer?
The normal temperature for a dog is between 100 and 102 Fahrenheit. Note some breeds can be a bit higher or lower.
When measuring a rectal temperature with an electronic thermometer the medical assistant should?
use red coclored top and throw the probe in the trash can when done
Should you use a rectal thermometer on a thirteen year old girl?
No her let her do it on her own
Should rectal thermometer be used in adults or just babies?
I think it should be used in babies only.
Should an infants temperature be taken anally?
Only take an infant's temperature rectally if a doctor or trusted care provider instructs it. Otherwise, the most accurate reading comes from under a baby's armpit.
Where should you check the temperature of a unconscious patient?
Rectal
When using a Fahrenheit thermometer temperature should be measures to the nearest?
When using a Fahrenheit thermometer, temperature should be measured to the nearest degree.
How does a vertinary dr find out temperature of animals?
A half minute short bulbed clinical thermometer is necessary. See that the mercury is completely shaken down to 9O°F or so.The bulb of the thermometer should be lightly greased with Vaseline then gently inserted into the rectum at about two inches. An agitated dog can be held by an assistant.Keep the instrument in position for a full minute, remove, wipe with cotton wool dipped in antiseptic, and look at the level.
Where do you stick the thermometer?
You should place the thermometer under your tongue for an accurate oral temperature reading.
What type of probe should be used to check the temperature of a hamburger?
Meat thermometer.
Does the doctor do a rectal temperature for 6th grade physicals?
In this day and age, I would doubt it. That's not to say, certain circumstances wouldn't call for a rectal temperature, such as a high fever or other medical condition warranting a core reading. Otherwise, there should be no need for a rectal temperature during a routine physical.
Why should you never hold the bulb end of a thermometer?
If you hold the bulb end, the thermometer will measure YOUR temperature instead of the temperature of the medium that you wish to measure.
