Temperature

Question 1

Oral Temperature

Answer 1

Normal Range: 35.8°C to 37.3°C
Why accurate?: Rich blood supply from carotid arteries responds quickly.
Time to measure: 20-30 seconds

Question 1

regulation

Answer 1

Regulated by: Hypothalamus
Normal Range: 35.8°C to 37.3°C
Hypothermia: Below 35.8°C
Hyperthermia: Above 37.3°C

Question 2

Rectal Temperature

Answer 2

Difference: 0.4°C to 0.5°C higher than oral.
Good for: Patients who can’t close mouth, confused patients, using oxygen tubes, facial dysfunction.
Newborns: Route of choice for children under 2 years old.

Question 3

Axillary Temperature

Answer 3

Best for: Safe option for infants and young children.

Question 4

Progesterone and Temperature

Answer 4

Effect: Causes a rise in temperature by 0.5°C to 1°C.

Question 5

Factors Affecting Temperature Measurement

Answer 5

Before measuring: Ensure the patient has not:
Drunk hot/cold liquids (wait 20-30 mins)
Smoked (wait 5 mins)
Chewed gum (wait 2 mins)
Rationale: These can cause false readings.

Question 6

Temperature Reading

Answer 6

Always read the temperature out loud in Celsius.