Assessing body temperature Flashcards
1
Q
most common sites for assessing body temperature
A
oral, rectal, axillary, tempanic membrane and temporal artery
2
Q
are considered to be very accurate
A
rectal temperature
3
Q
often the preferred site for measuring temp. in newborns because it is accessible and safe
A
axilla
4
Q
frequent site for estimating core body temp.
A
tympanic membrane
5
Q
the temperature may also be measured on the forehead using a…
A
chemical thermometer or temporal artery thermometer
6
Q
beneficial for adults when any invasive or uncomfortable measure should be avoided, sich as with cancer patients
A
temporal artery thermometry
