Vital Signs and Anthropometric Measurements

Question 1

normal oral temperature range

Answer 1

97F to 99F (36C to 37.8C)

Question 2

normal rectal temperature range

Answer 2

1 degree F higher than oral (most accurate)

Question 3

normal axillary temperature range

Answer 3

1 degree F lower than oral (least accurate)

Question 4

normal tympanic (ear/aural) temperature range

Answer 4

same as oral

Question 5

temporal artery

Answer 5

1 degree F higher than oral

Question 6

symptoms and diagnosis (COLDER) for pain

Answer 6

C: character of pain
O: onset of pain
L: location
D: duration
E: what exacerbates pain
R: what relieves pain