Chapter 2: Measuring Oral Temperature With an Electronic Thermometer Flashcards
What is the first procedure for measuring an oral temperature with an electronic thermometer?
Wash hands.
What is the second procedure for measuring an oral temperature with an electronic thermometer?
Ask if the patient had anything hot or cold drink recently (if they have, wait 15min before preceding)
What is the third procedure for measuring an oral temperature with an electronic thermometer?
Guide the oral probe into a disposable plastic cover and snap into place.
What is the fourth procedure for measuring an oral temperature with an electronic thermometer?
Insert the probe under the patient’s. tongue on either side of the center. Under the center of the lounge is a ridge of tissue called the frenulum that impedes placement of the probe in this area.
What is the fifth procedure for measuring an oral temperature with an electronic thermometer?
Instruct the patient to close their mouth and continue to hold the probe in place.
What is the sixth procedure for measuring an oral temperature with an electronic thermometer?
After hearing “beep” remove the thermometer probe.
What is the seventh procedure for measuring an oral temperature with an electronic thermometer?
Read the result.
What is the eighth procedure for measuring an oral temperature with an electronic thermometer?
Eject the probe cover into a biohazard waste container.
What is the ninth procedure for measuring an oral temperature with an electronic thermometer?
Replace electronic thermometer either in the charger to its containing unit.
What is the tenth procedure for measuring an oral temperature with an electronic thermometer?
Wash hands.
What is the eleventh procedure for measuring an oral temperature with an electronic thermometer?
Record the temperature in patients medical record.
