Vital Signs (Temperature) Flashcards
In what ways can temperature be measured?
Tympanic, rectally, axillary, orally
How do you check someone’s temperature in an axillary way?
Checking their temperature under their arm.
How do you check someone’s temperature in a tympanic way?
Place the thermometer into the ear canal.
When checking someone’s temperature orally, where are you putting the thermometer?
In the mouth, under the tongue
What is the minimum normal temperature?
97.8 F
What is the maximum normal temperature?
100.4 F
What should a normal temperature look like?
97.8 - 100.4 F
What does it mean if your temperature is below 97.8 F?
You are suffering from hypothermia
What does it mean if your temperature is above 100.4 F?
You have a febrile temperature
Your patient’s temperature is 100.9 F. Is this normal, abnormally high, or abnormally low?
Abnormally high
Your patient’s temperature is 80.9 F. Is this normal, abnormally high, or abnormally low?
Abnormally low
Your patient’s temperature is 90.9 F. Is this normal, abnormally high, or abnormally low?
Abnormally low
Your patient’s temperature is 96.4 F. Is this normal, abnormally high, or abnormally low?
Normal
Your patient’s temperature is 102.1 F. Is this normal, abnormally high, or abnormally low?
Abnormally high
Your patient’s temperature is 97.8 F. Is this normal, abnormally high, or abnormally low?
Normal
