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What is the different routes for taking a temperature?

The three main routes for taking a temperature are oral, rectal, and axillary (underarm). Oral measurements are taken in the mouth, rectal measurements are taken in the rectum, and axillary measurements are taken in the armpit. Each route can provide slightly different readings, so it's important to use the same method consistently for accurate comparisons.


Select one method used to measure body temperature?

ear, oral, axillary or rectal are locations it can be measured


List three instances in which the axillary site for taking body temperature would be preferred over the oral site?

rectal tympanic axilla


What are 4 different methods to take a temperature?

Oral method: placing a thermometer under the tongue. Axillary method: placing a thermometer in the armpit. Tympanic method: using an ear thermometer to measure temperature in the ear canal. Rectal method: inserting a thermometer into the rectum for a core body temperature reading.


List three contraindications for oral temperature measurement?

Contraindications for oral temperature measurement include recent ingestion of hot or cold beverages, respiratory conditions affecting the mouth, and patients who are unable to close their mouths properly.


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.


What is axillary temp of oral temp 98.6?

An axillary temperature is typically 0.5°F (0.3°C) lower than an oral temperature. Therefore, an axillary temperature taken as 98.6°F would be roughly equivalent to an oral temperature of 99.1°F.


Which method of temperature measurement is the least accurate?

Axillary


In the taking of a humans temperature there many different ways why and what is the adventage EXAMPLE rectal -oral -ear?

There are many methods of taking the human temperature and with each it's set of problems. Oral is subject to the last thing you had to eat, axillary (armpit) is subject to outside temperature, and rectal is subject to getting you beaten for trying to take it there. Unfortunately rectal is the most accurate other than Kidney, but you have to be dead to take it there. Others such as tympanic, temporal and others are proving to be much less accurate that originally thought.


How do you measure temperature of a human?

Temperature of a human can be measured using a thermometer. Common methods include oral (mouth), rectal (rectum), axillary (armpit), tympanic (ear), and temporal (forehead) measurements. Oral and tympanic measurements are the most common and convenient methods for adults.


How long to leave a thermometer in under the arm?

When using a digital thermometer under the arm (axillary), it typically needs to be left in place for about 5 to 10 minutes for an accurate reading. Ensure the thermometer is positioned correctly and the armpit is dry, as moisture can affect the reading. For the most precise results, consider using an oral or rectal thermometer, as axillary readings can be less reliable.


What is the temperature of a mouth?

The normal oral temperature is about 35-36 degrees Celsius and 96-98 degrees Fahrenheit. It is about a degree lower than central (rectal or tympanic) temperatures.