Temperature Measurement Techniques

This video tutorial by Sarah Thread Sterner explains six methods to measure body temperature: orally with glass and digital thermometers, via the ear, armpit, temporal artery, rectally, and using a skin temperature strip. It covers the normal temperature ranges for adults and children, and provides detailed steps for each method, including hygiene practices and documentation. The video concludes with a discussion on the accuracy of each method, highlighting rectal as the most accurate and skin or armpit as the least.

What is the average normal body temperature for an adult?

• 98.6°F

• 99.0°F

• 97.0°F

• 100.4°F

What should you do before taking an oral temperature with a glass thermometer?

• Check the person's pulse

• Ask the person to drink cold water

• Make sure the person is lying down

• Ensure the person hasn't consumed anything for 15 minutes

How long should you wait after inserting a glass thermometer in the mouth before reading the temperature?

• 5 minutes

• 1 minute

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

What indicates that a digital thermometer has finished taking an oral temperature?

• It vibrates

• It changes color

• It displays a smiley face

• It beeps

When taking a temperature via the ear, how should you position the ear for an adult?

• Leave the ear in its natural position

• Pull the ear up and back

• Pull the ear forward

• Pull the ear down and back

Where should the tip of the thermometer be placed when taking an armpit temperature?

• On the chest

• On the shoulder

• Directly into the armpit

• On the clothing

How should you use a temporal artery thermometer?

• Swipe it across the forehead to the hairline

• Insert it into the ear

• Place it under the tongue

• Place it on the wrist

What is the most accurate route to take a temperature according to experts?

• Armpit

• Rectal

• Ear

• Oral

How much higher does a rectal temperature typically read compared to an oral temperature?

• About a degree higher

• About a degree lower

• The same

• Two degrees higher

What should you do after using a temperature strip on the skin?

• Wash it and reuse

• Store it in a cool place

• Dispose of it

• Leave it on the skin