temperature basics Flashcards
1
Q
what are sites for core temperature measurements?
A
rectal
esophagus
bladder
2
Q
how is temperature usually measured?
A
thermistor
thermocouple
liquid crystal
3
Q
what are a common sites of temp mearsurement?
A
tympanic membrane oral axillary nasopharynx esophagus bladder rectum skin
4
Q
what is normal temp?
A
98.6 F 37 C
5
Q
what is rectal and axillary temp. compared to oral?
A
axillary is 1 lower
rectal 1 higher
